Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herman Kado, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Southfield, MI
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kado
Dr. Herman Kado is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Southfield, MI, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kado performed 5,198 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kado received a total of $391,350 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 842 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kado is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in MI
$391,350 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,198
Medicare services
Top 5% in MI for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$148
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
849 | $11 | $36 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
568 | $91 | $163 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
520 | $64 | $133 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
390 | $138 | $212 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
376 | $142 | $368 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
282 | $97 | $192 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
233 | $20 | $52 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
204 | $45 | $101 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
199 | $9 | $20 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
197 | $140 | $374 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 164 | $170 | $306 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
146 | $108 | $340 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
136 | $132 | $313 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
112 | $26 | $94 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
87 | $20 | $51 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
80 | $321 | $807 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
73 | $53 | $128 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
67 | $589 | $1,455 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
61 | $32 | $75 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
51 | $22 | $59 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
46 | $35 | $73 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
37 | $54 | $106 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
32 | $1,049 | $4,858 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
31 | $27 | $72 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
30 | $178 | $426 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
28 | $4,881 | $17,489 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
23 | $6,969 | $17,715 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
22 | $132 | $321 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
21 | $38 | $102 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
21 | $18 | $56 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 20 | $206 | $584 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
19 | $79 | $190 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
19 | $44 | $89 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
17 | $101 | $251 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
13 | $150 | $550 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
12 | $436 | $1,185 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $128 | $232 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
10.2% high complexity
17.2% medium
72.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$391,350
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $55,907/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
64
Companies
842
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$139,862
2023
$103,398
2022
$133,922
2021
$3,005
2020
$6,345
2019
$3,274
2018
$1,544
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$136,829
Abbott Laboratories
$631
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$302
Endologix LLC
$267
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$262
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$221
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$186
Amgen Inc.
$148
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$139
PFIZER INC.
$139
Lilly USA, LLC
$117
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$99
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$60
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$45
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Vital Connect, Inc
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
ABIOMED
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
Kerecis Limited
$13
ENDOTRONIX, INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$376,671
Abbott Laboratories
$2,940
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,153
Amgen Inc.
$1,075
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,041
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$965
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$851
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$682
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$471
PFIZER INC.
$448
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$441
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$409
Endologix LLC
$407
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$398
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$302
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$300
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$229
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$187
Lilly USA, LLC
$183
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$148
Imperative Care, Inc
$144
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
Lundbeck LLC
$133
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$105
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$99
Novo Nordisk Inc
$80
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$73
Venclose Inc.
$72
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$54
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$54
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$52
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$51
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$49
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$48
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$47
Penumbra, Inc.
$46
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
HeartFlow, Inc.
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$41
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$41
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$38
Vital Connect, Inc
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$37
ABIOMED
$35
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$33
Baxter Healthcare
$31
CHIESI USA, INC.
$27
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$23
MEDICOMP INC
$19
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$18
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
CORDIS US CORP.
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$14
bsn medical inc
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Kerecis Limited
$13
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
ENDOTRONIX, INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
320
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
STRAITH HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
2.6 mi
2.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kado is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in MI), with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kado experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kado performed 849 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kado receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kado received a total of $391,350 from 64 companies across 842 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kado's costs compare to other cardiologists in Southfield?
Dr. Kado's average Medicare payment per service is $148. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
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