Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Klepper, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Huntington, 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. Klepper 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. Klepper
Dr. James Klepper is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Huntington, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Klepper performed 4,721 Medicare services across 3,203 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Klepper received a total of $16,529 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 834 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. Klepper 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NY
$16,529 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,721
Medicare services
Top 14% in NY for cardiovascular disease
3,203
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~248 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. |
2,052 | $73 | $162 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
554 | $171 | $491 |
| 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. |
525 | $13 | $86 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
432 | $177 | $639 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
272 | $149 | $350 |
| 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. |
177 | $72 | $149 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
85 | $36 | $40 |
| 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. |
81 | $72 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
71 | $22 | $236 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
71 | $119 | $258 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
65 | $48 | $283 |
| 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. |
65 | $212 | $533 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
46 | $23 | $200 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
43 | $799 | $1,458 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
36 | $91 | $198 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
29 | $33 | $35 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
24 | $270 | $300 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
18 | $191 | $250 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
17 | $15 | $20 |
| 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. |
17 | $256 | $350 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
16 | $9 | $90 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | 13 | $77 | $125 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
12 | $56 | $295 |
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.
10.5% high complexity
14.6% medium
74.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,529
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,361/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
834
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
$15,222 (92.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,307 (7.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,750
2023
$1,975
2022
$2,449
2021
$3,335
2020
$2,075
2019
$2,750
2018
$2,195
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$217
Amgen Inc.
$197
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$180
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$175
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Abbott Laboratories
$89
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$51
Lilly USA, LLC
$49
ABBVIE INC.
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$29
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$28
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,550
Amgen Inc.
$1,380
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,200
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,199
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,051
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,013
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$830
Abbott Laboratories
$786
PFIZER INC.
$724
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$617
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$512
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$430
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$369
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$363
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$348
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$313
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$301
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$282
Eisai Inc.
$212
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$198
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$182
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$175
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$155
Lundbeck LLC
$144
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$136
Lilly USA, LLC
$134
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
GENZYME CORPORATION
$125
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$117
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$102
United Therapeutics Corporation
$100
Allergan Inc.
$88
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
ABBVIE INC.
$74
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$73
AbbVie, Inc.
$65
Exact Sciences Corporation
$59
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$57
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$51
Relypsa, Inc.
$51
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$50
AbbVie Inc.
$49
Medtronic, Inc.
$48
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$40
AtriCure, Inc.
$39
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$37
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$30
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$23
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$22
Seqirus USA Inc
$18
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
VistaPharm, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 25.0% 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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
807
Per 100K population
52.9
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Klepper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of NY peers, with 19 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. Klepper experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Klepper performed 2,052 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. Klepper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Klepper received a total of $16,529 from 61 companies across 834 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. Klepper's costs compare to other cardiologists in Huntington?
Dr. Klepper's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Klepper) 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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