Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julius Kato, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Lima, OH
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
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. Kato
Dr. Julius Kato is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lima, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kato performed 4,751 Medicare services across 3,286 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kato received a total of $5,561 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 249 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. Kato 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 OH
$5,561 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,751
Medicare services
Top 5% in OH for cardiovascular disease
3,286
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~238 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 (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. |
1,343 | $79 | $197 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
726 | $47 | $831 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
223 | $4 | $19 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
177 | $10 | $49 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
172 | $53 | $254 |
| 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. |
161 | $58 | $125 |
| 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. |
160 | $22 | $37 |
| 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. |
153 | $9 | $189 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
148 | $14 | $26 |
| 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. |
117 | $17 | $28 |
| 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. |
115 | $102 | $289 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
114 | $37 | $74 |
| 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. |
113 | $9 | $53 |
| 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. |
110 | $94 | $243 |
| 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. |
109 | $17 | $28 |
| 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. |
105 | $20 | $33 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
104 | $2 | $159 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
87 | $18 | $214 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
87 | $5 | $135 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
70 | $25 | $134 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 63 | $204 | $713 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
45 | $19 | $54 |
| 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. |
43 | $26 | $225 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
30 | $8 | $21 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
25 | $77 | $574 |
| 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. |
21 | $36 | $79 |
| 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. |
20 | $371 | $2,303 |
| 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. |
17 | $6 | $99 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
16 | $13 | $164 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
16 | $28 | $60 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function test A nuclear medicine study that labels red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat over multiple cycles. |
14 | $32 | $439 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
12 | $165 | $460 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $270 | $1,997 |
| Tilt table test for heart function A test that monitors heart function while the patient is moved from a lying to an upright position on a special table. |
12 | $68 | $249 |
| 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 | $64 | $5,218 |
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.
26.9% high complexity
12.2% medium
60.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,561
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $794/year across 7 years
Top 30% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
249
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
$5,414 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$148 (2.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$739
2023
$657
2022
$589
2021
$733
2020
$391
2019
$845
2018
$1,608
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$155
Abbott Laboratories
$153
Medtronic, Inc.
$145
Boston Scientific Corporation
$78
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$47
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,577
Medtronic, Inc.
$639
Abbott Laboratories
$445
Boston Scientific Corporation
$436
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$376
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$292
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$291
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$254
ABIOMED
$205
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$158
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$155
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
Amgen Inc.
$92
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$66
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$52
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
Endologix, Inc.
$37
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$32
Terumo Medical Corporation
$31
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6571) Eagle Eye · (9266) ELCA · (9267) AngioSculpt CV RX · ACUITY · AFX · AVVIGO Guidance System · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CardioMEMS HF System · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GLIDEWIRE · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Stents · General - Therapies · HawkOne · IGT D Coronary · INGEVITY MRI · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Coronary · Impella · JARDIANCE · JETSTREAM SC · LATITUDE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MAMBA · METACROSS OTW · MITRACLIP · ONYX FRONTIER · OptiCross · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Resolute · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SYMPLICITY G3 · SYNERGY · TEGSEDI · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TYRX · Trilogy 100 · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
14.8
County median income
$62,001
Nearest hospital
MERCY HEALTH-ST RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER
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. Kato is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in OH), 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. Kato experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kato performed 1,343 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Kato receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kato received a total of $5,561 from 26 companies across 249 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. Kato's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lima?
Dr. Kato's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Kato) 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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