Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Farzad Karkvandeian, DO
Dermatology · King Of Prussia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Karkvandeian
Dr. Farzad Karkvandeian is a dermatology specialist in King Of Prussia, PA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Karkvandeian performed 2,061 Medicare services across 1,255 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Karkvandeian received a total of $27,681 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 320 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Karkvandeian 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in PA
$27,681 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,061
Medicare services
Top 12% in PA for dermatology
1,255
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~159 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. |
613 | $103 | $170 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
227 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
210 | $71 | $133 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
209 | $9 | $75 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
150 | $94 | $302 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
101 | $106 | $519 |
| 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. |
71 | $137 | $293 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
48 | $49 | $175 |
| Minimally invasive spine decompression, lower spine A minimally invasive procedure to remove bone from the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerve tissue, guided by imaging and accessed through the skin. |
45 | $779 | $1,500 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
39 | $76 | $369 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
37 | $107 | $724 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
37 | $60 | $543 |
| X-ray of sacroiliac joint, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the joint connecting the lower spine to the hip bone, using one to two images. |
37 | $7 | $75 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
34 | $43 | $275 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
33 | $47 | $172 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
32 | $8 | $75 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
27 | $80 | $300 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
27 | $226 | $889 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
27 | $69 | $444 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
19 | $71 | $325 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
14 | $81 | $275 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
13 | $34 | $200 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
11 | $43 | $150 |
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 ↗$27,681
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,954/year across 7 years
Top 3% in PA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
320
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$17,583 (63.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,097 (36.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,657
2023
$7,341
2022
$4,307
2021
$694
2020
$192
2019
$2,025
2018
$466
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$9,624
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,914
Abbott Laboratories
$423
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$171
Nevro Corp.
$97
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$76
SI-BONE, INC.
$61
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$54
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$48
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$35
Avanos Medical
$31
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$27
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$26
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$17,926
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,928
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,729
Abbott Laboratories
$1,311
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,257
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$857
Nevro Corp.
$374
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$362
Curonix LLC
$221
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$213
SI-BONE, Inc.
$104
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$94
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$91
Bioventus LLC
$74
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$71
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
ABBVIE INC.
$68
Vertiflex, Inc.
$66
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$63
SI-BONE, INC.
$61
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$58
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$54
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$48
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
US WorldMeds, LLC
$37
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$36
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
Avanos Medical
$31
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$30
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$30
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$26
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$21
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$20
MDD US Operations, LLC
$19
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$18
Shionogi Inc
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Orthogenrx Inc.
$11
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 78.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · ClosureFast · Durolane · Dysport · ETERNA · EUFLEXXA · Evoke SCS · Exogen · Exparel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERATOR · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · GenVisc 850 · Gralise · HORIZANT · HYMOVIS · Horizant · INTELLIS · Intracept · LORZONE · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MONOVISC · MYOBLOC · Morphabond ER · Nalocet · Nalu Neurostimulation System · OCTRODE · ORTHOVISC · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · PEAK · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Penta SCS Leads · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · SEGLENTIS · SPRINT PNS System · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Superion ISS · Symproic · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VenaSeal · Vyrsa V1 · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · Xeomin · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for dermatology in PA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
166
Per 100K population
19.3
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
VALLEY FORGE MEDICAL CENTER
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Karkvandeian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in PA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of PA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Karkvandeian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Karkvandeian performed 613 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. Karkvandeian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Karkvandeian received a total of $27,681 from 47 companies across 320 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. Karkvandeian's costs compare to other dermatologists in King Of Prussia?
Dr. Karkvandeian's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Karkvandeian) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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