Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vanesh Khetpal, MD

Hospitalist Physician · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
200 HAWTHORNE LN, Charlotte, NC 28204
7043845416
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1093946832 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Khetpal

Dr. Vanesh Khetpal is a hospitalist physician in Charlotte, NC, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khetpal performed 722 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khetpal received a total of $7,502 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 349 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. Khetpal 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.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 33% volume in NC $7,502 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
722
Medicare services
Top 33% in NC for hospitalist physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$82
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
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.
357 $89 $285
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.
191 $59 $224
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min
This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge.
102 $86 $358
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.
44 $132 $603
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
28 $58 $273
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,502
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,072/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NC for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
349
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

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
$1,802
2023
$2,128
2022
$1,970
2021
$1,199
2020
$30
2019
$289
2018
$83

Payments by company (2024)

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$340
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$294
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$293
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$115
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$101
PFIZER INC.
$94
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$78
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Electromed, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,137
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$802
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$798
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$710
ABBVIE INC.
$586
PFIZER INC.
$479
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$476
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$362
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$358
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$284
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$223
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$130
AbbVie Inc.
$129
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$128
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$126
Boston Scientific Corporation
$122
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$76
Inari Medical, Inc.
$65
Electromed, Inc.
$61
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$57
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Vapotherm Inc
$23
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Alkermes, Inc.
$16
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Hospitalist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
259
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
1.8 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. Khetpal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 17 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. Khetpal experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khetpal performed 357 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Khetpal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khetpal received a total of $7,502 from 31 companies across 349 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. Khetpal's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Charlotte?
Dr. Khetpal's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Khetpal) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →