Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kamal Khalafi, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Beachwood, OH
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. Khalafi 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. Khalafi
Dr. Kamal Khalafi is an internal medicine specialist in Beachwood, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khalafi performed 2,491 Medicare services across 1,400 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khalafi received a total of $17,440 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 805 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. Khalafi 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 7% volume in OH
$17,440 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,491
Medicare services
Top 7% in OH for internal medicine
1,400
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
641 | $61 | $103 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
231 | $74 | $128 |
| 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. |
223 | $75 | $152 |
| 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. |
191 | $86 | $152 |
| 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. |
180 | $126 | $291 |
| 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. |
156 | $92 | $149 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
151 | $3 | $5 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
110 | $123 | $160 |
| Annual depression screening | 100 | $17 | $28 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
76 | $10 | $20 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
75 | $53 | $97 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
62 | $128 | $239 |
| 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. |
61 | $48 | $103 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
54 | $24 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
53 | $76 | $122 |
| 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. |
36 | $38 | $76 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the management of a patient's discharge from a nursing facility. It applies when the total time spent on discharge activities is 30 minutes or less. |
28 | $61 | $103 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, high complexity Initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day, involving a high level of medical decision making. This service requires at least 85 minutes of time spent on the day of the visit. |
18 | $152 | $315 |
| 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. |
17 | $100 | $198 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
17 | $74 | $182 |
| 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. |
11 | $188 | $240 |
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 ↗$17,440
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,491/year across 7 years
Top 5% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
805
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
$13,450 (77.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,990 (22.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$601
2023
$2,920
2022
$2,764
2021
$2,561
2020
$1,954
2019
$5,245
2018
$1,395
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$62
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$50
Lundbeck LLC
$41
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$39
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$4,385
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,436
PFIZER INC.
$1,118
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,023
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$843
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$593
AbbVie Inc.
$590
Lilly USA, LLC
$578
ABBVIE INC.
$500
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$499
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$481
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$465
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$451
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$422
Amgen Inc.
$330
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$260
Abbott Laboratories
$244
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$233
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$231
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$226
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$222
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$179
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$176
Allergan Inc.
$156
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$137
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$136
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$132
Pfizer Inc.
$128
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$95
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$94
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Lundbeck LLC
$65
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$54
Dexcom, Inc.
$53
Eisai Inc.
$53
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$50
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Allergan, Inc.
$45
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$43
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$36
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Horizon Pharma plc
$26
Alkermes, Inc.
$25
VIVUS, Inc.
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
Radius Health, Inc.
$17
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Insulet Corporation
$15
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% 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 (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,205
Per 100K population
96.4
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital
SOUTH POINTE 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. Khalafi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of OH 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. Khalafi experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khalafi performed 641 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Khalafi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khalafi received a total of $17,440 from 60 companies across 805 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. Khalafi's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Beachwood?
Dr. Khalafi's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Khalafi) 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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