Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Subhash Kulkarni, MD
Internal Medicine · Hopewell Junction, NY
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kulkarni 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. Kulkarni
Dr. Subhash Kulkarni is an internal medicine specialist in Hopewell Junction, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kulkarni performed 5,661 Medicare services across 4,040 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kulkarni received a total of $2,032 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 125 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Kulkarni 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 5% volume in NY
$2,032 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,661
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for internal medicine
4,040
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
939 | $45 | $231 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
382 | $8 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
344 | $10 | $40 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
336 | $8 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
260 | $13 | $55 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
256 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
233 | $52 | $343 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
220 | $14 | $61 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
219 | $15 | $62 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
216 | $16 | $69 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
178 | $50 | $372 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
174 | $2 | $10 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
168 | $9 | $37 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
148 | $29 | $121 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
146 | $13 | $56 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
145 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
145 | $5 | $22 |
| Iron level test | 145 | $6 | $27 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
145 | $9 | $36 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
143 | $17 | $70 |
| 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. |
132 | $10 | $55 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
109 | $7 | $270 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
106 | $4 | $19 |
| Annual depression screening | 63 | $20 | $58 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
42 | $4 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
34 | $33 | $81 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
29 | $72 | $183 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 29 | $20 | $58 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 26 | $6 | $24 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
23 | $44 | $140 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
23 | $69 | $736 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
21 | $10 | $39 |
| Automated platelet count test A laboratory test that uses a machine to count the number of platelets in a blood sample. Platelets are blood cells that help the body form clots to stop bleeding. |
19 | $4 | $18 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
18 | $5 | $22 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
17 | $45 | $172 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 14 | $18 | $76 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
14 | $19 | $76 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,032
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $290/year across 7 years
Top 27% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
125
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
$2,032 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,061
2023
$412
2022
$165
2021
$138
2020
$197
2019
$39
2018
$19
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$240
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$212
Novo Nordisk Inc
$134
Amgen Inc.
$129
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$63
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 55.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$456
ABBVIE INC.
$262
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$256
Novo Nordisk Inc
$212
Allergan, Inc.
$172
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Amgen Inc.
$129
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$81
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
PFIZER INC.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Insulet Corporation
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AREXVY · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FreeStyle Libre · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LOKELMA · MOUNJARO · Omnipod · Otezla · Ozempic · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO
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
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
510
Per 100K population
171.6
County median income
$97,273
Nearest hospital
PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER
8.7 mi
8.7 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. Kulkarni is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), 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. Kulkarni experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kulkarni performed 939 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Kulkarni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kulkarni received a total of $2,032 from 17 companies across 125 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. Kulkarni's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Hopewell Junction?
Dr. Kulkarni's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Kulkarni) 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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About this page
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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