Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steve Kim, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Fort Lee, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kim from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kim
Dr. Steve Kim is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Fort Lee, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 2,843 Medicare services across 2,419 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $8,332 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 475 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kim 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 46% volume in NJ
$8,332 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,843
Medicare services
Top 46% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
2,419
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~142 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,077 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
430 | $101 | $433 |
| 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. |
288 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
233 | $102 | $356 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
148 | $172 | $700 |
| 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. |
108 | $147 | $623 |
| Drug infusion during cardiac catheterization Administration of medication through a catheter inserted into the heart during a cardiac catheterization procedure. |
96 | $83 | $323 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
69 | $55 | $308 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 68 | $216 | $953 |
| 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. |
54 | $148 | $608 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, moderate complexity This code covers initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day. It applies when the visit involves moderate medical decision making and lasts at least 70 minutes. |
48 | $136 | $537 |
| 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. |
42 | $131 | $564 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 31 | $296 | $1,213 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 31 | $176 | $744 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
28 | $79 | $308 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
22 | $79 | $434 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
21 | $550 | $2,139 |
| 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. |
14 | $420 | $1,909 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
12 | $11 | $52 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $19 | $89 |
| 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. |
11 | $212 | $820 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
12.2% high complexity
1.4% medium
86.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,332
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,190/year across 7 years
Top 25% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
475
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,332 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,516
2023
$802
2022
$667
2021
$1,308
2020
$848
2019
$725
2018
$2,466
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$608
Amgen Inc.
$180
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$170
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$77
PFIZER INC.
$67
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$65
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$50
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Novo Nordisk Inc
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
CVRx, Inc.
$26
Philips North America LLC
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABIOMED
$1,732
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,111
Amgen Inc.
$824
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$394
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$345
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$324
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$304
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$297
Abbott Laboratories
$253
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$229
Novo Nordisk Inc
$202
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$198
PFIZER INC.
$192
Relypsa, Inc.
$188
Medtronic, Inc.
$171
Boston Scientific Corporation
$149
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$120
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$115
Lundbeck LLC
$106
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$104
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$95
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$74
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$59
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$57
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$51
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$50
CVRx, Inc.
$50
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$39
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
AtriCure, Inc.
$27
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$26
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$24
Philips North America LLC
$23
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$16
HeartFlow, Inc.
$15
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
United Therapeutics Corporation
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,878
Per 100K population
196.7
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
1.7 mi
1.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Kim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Kim experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 1,077 ekg interpretation and report services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kim received a total of $8,332 from 48 companies across 475 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Kim's costs compare to other cardiologists in Fort Lee?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Kim) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.
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