Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hisham Kashou, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Johnson City, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Kashou
Dr. Hisham Kashou is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Johnson City, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kashou performed 1,968 Medicare services across 1,528 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kashou received a total of $98,169 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 733 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kashou 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 47% volume in NY
$98,169 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,968
Medicare services
Top 47% in NY for cardiovascular disease
1,528
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
433 | $10 | $58 |
| 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. |
278 | $84 | $237 |
| 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. |
218 | $17 | $85 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
190 | $113 | $573 |
| 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. |
149 | $61 | $166 |
| Sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres injection Injection of sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres measured per milliliter. |
115 | $13 | $38 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 106 | $178 | $1,063 |
| 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. |
90 | $9 | $37 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
43 | $54 | $330 |
| 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. |
42 | $418 | $1,835 |
| 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. |
38 | $5 | $29 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
34 | $19 | $64 |
| 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. |
34 | $108 | $364 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
25 | $74 | $689 |
| 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. |
24 | $93 | $239 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
23 | $20 | $83 |
| 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. |
21 | $102 | $313 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
20 | $4 | $37 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound evaluation of an additional heart blood vessel performed during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
18 | $40 | $266 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
17 | $569 | $4,264 |
| 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. |
17 | $59 | $167 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
11 | $60 | $244 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $192 | $971 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $218 | $1,199 |
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.
19.2% high complexity
11.7% medium
69.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$98,169
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,024/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
733
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$81,388 (82.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,090 (16.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$691 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,081
2023
$9,216
2022
$8,065
2021
$12,226
2020
$18,590
2019
$22,422
2018
$21,569
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,894
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,175
Abbott Laboratories
$652
Inari Medical, Inc.
$468
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$407
Amgen Inc.
$278
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$173
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$153
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$120
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$116
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$110
Recor Medical Inc
$107
Boston Scientific Corporation
$97
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Philips North America LLC
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$37
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
MEDICOMP INC
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 61.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26,597
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25,727
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16,442
PFIZER INC.
$14,583
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$3,225
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,662
ABIOMED
$1,172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,139
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,029
Amgen Inc.
$897
Abbott Laboratories
$881
Inari Medical, Inc.
$803
Medtronic, Inc.
$778
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$337
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$334
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$246
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$225
Boston Scientific Corporation
$189
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$173
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$160
Teleflex LLC
$152
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$136
Penumbra, Inc.
$125
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$120
GENZYME CORPORATION
$111
Recor Medical Inc
$107
Novo Nordisk Inc
$91
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$90
MEDICOMP INC
$67
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$53
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$44
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$43
Philips North America LLC
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33
Haemonetics Corporation
$24
CSL Behring
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
CHIESI USA, INC.
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 70.0% 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 →
The majority of payments (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for cardiovascular disease in NY.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$61,059
Nearest hospital
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Kashou is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of NY peers, 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. Kashou experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kashou performed 433 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Kashou receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kashou received a total of $98,169 from 50 companies across 733 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. Kashou's costs compare to other cardiologists in Johnson City?
Dr. Kashou's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Kashou) 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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