Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nina Kalawadia, M.D.

Anesthesiology · Paoli, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
255 W LANCASTER AVE, Paoli, PA 19301
4845651000
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1457592206 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kalawadia 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. Kalawadia

Dr. Nina Kalawadia is an anesthesiology specialist in Paoli, PA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kalawadia performed 221 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kalawadia received a total of $836 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kalawadia 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.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 33% volume in PA $836 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
221
Medicare services
Top 33% in PA for anesthesiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$114
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
43 $96 $1,043
Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope.
24 $99 $945
Anesthesia for upper abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the upper abdomen.
19 $145 $2,611
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
17 $96 $739
Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement
This procedure covers the administration of anesthesia during an open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement surgery.
17 $171 $3,074
Anesthesia for oral procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a surgical procedure performed on the mouth.
15 $82 $1,469
Brachial plexus injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the brachial plexus nerve bundle in the arm.
15 $57 $1,124
Anesthesia for lower abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the lower abdomen.
14 $158 $2,843
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery
Administration of anesthesia during major surgical procedures involving the spine.
13 $248 $4,466
Anesthesia for head, neck, or upper back procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, or upper back.
11 $98 $1,771
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone
Anesthesia services provided for a surgical procedure involving the upper two-thirds of the thigh bone.
11 $108 $1,945
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
Administration of anesthesia during x-ray or radiation therapy procedures.
11 $109 $1,341
Arterial line insertion
A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion.
11 $36 $466
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
13.6% high complexity
30.3% medium
56.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$836
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $139/year across 6 years
Top 15% in PA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
28
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$188
2022
$96
2021
$120
2020
$137
2019
$283
2018
$13

Payments by company (2023)

Caldera Medical, Inc
$124
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$64
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$250
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$183
Caldera Medical, Inc
$124
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$81
CHIESI USA, INC.
$73
CSL Behring
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$59
Top 3 companies account for 66.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRIDION · CARDENE · CLEVIPREX · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · ClearSight System · Desara · EV1000 Clinical Platform · HemoSphere · Kcentra
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists in nearby ZIP areas
989
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PAOLI HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Kalawadia is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 17 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. Kalawadia experienced with anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kalawadia performed 43 anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kalawadia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kalawadia received a total of $836 from 7 companies across 28 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kalawadia's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Paoli?
Dr. Kalawadia's average Medicare payment per service is $114. 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. Kalawadia) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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