Medicare Enrolled
Dr. J Kpaeyeh, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Cincinnati, OH
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Research-focused
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. Kpaeyeh
Dr. J Kpaeyeh is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Cincinnati, OH, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kpaeyeh performed 2,826 Medicare services across 1,942 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kpaeyeh received a total of $21,592 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kpaeyeh 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in OH
$21,592 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,826
Medicare services
Top 16% in OH for cardiovascular disease
1,942
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~177 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. |
378 | $6 | $18 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
361 | $14 | $47 |
| 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. |
308 | $88 | $191 |
| 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. |
251 | $10 | $35 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
225 | $20 | $53 |
| 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. |
208 | $18 | $43 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
208 | $33 | $52 |
| 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. |
140 | $131 | $291 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
139 | $24 | $106 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
112 | $19 | $42 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
100 | $53 | $130 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
56 | $16 | $42 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
42 | $72 | $172 |
| 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. |
31 | $80 | $490 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
29 | $53 | $141 |
| 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. |
28 | $92 | $149 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
25 | $66 | $158 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
23 | $18 | $40 |
| 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. |
23 | $113 | $247 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
21 | $62 | $259 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
20 | $2 | $6 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
19 | $77 | $192 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
16 | $397 | $852 |
| 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. |
16 | $66 | $143 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
16 | $130 | $279 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
16 | $733 | $1,825 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
15 | $6 | $18 |
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.
35.0% high complexity
1.4% medium
63.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,592
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,085/year across 7 years
Top 15% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
146
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$12,436 (57.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,404 (38.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$753 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$76
2023
$874
2022
$1,078
2021
$1,366
2020
$380
2019
$2,003
2018
$15,815
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$26
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17
Philips North America LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 79.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12,935
Abbott Laboratories
$3,861
Medtronic, Inc.
$837
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$761
Boston Scientific Corporation
$739
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$702
BIOTRONIK INC.
$338
AtriCure, Inc.
$328
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$143
ATRICURE, INC.
$137
Respicardia, Inc.
$134
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$131
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$131
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$105
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$40
Vital Connect, Inc
$37
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
Philips North America LLC
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Amgen Inc.
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
GE HEALTHCARE
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · ACUITY · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Acunav · Advisa · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ENDOTAK · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · INGEVITY MRI · LINQ II · LUX DX · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NA · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Pipeline · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Tendril Pacing Lead · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VITALPATCH RTM · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · remede System
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 (58%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
154
Per 100K population
18.6
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital
MERCY HEALTH - WEST 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. Kpaeyeh is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in OH), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 15% of OH peers, with 16 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. Kpaeyeh experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kpaeyeh performed 378 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. Kpaeyeh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kpaeyeh received a total of $21,592 from 26 companies across 146 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. Kpaeyeh's costs compare to other cardiologists in Cincinnati?
Dr. Kpaeyeh's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Kpaeyeh) 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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