Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Kalsmith, MD.
Cardiovascular Disease · Pgh, PA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kalsmith
Dr. Benjamin Kalsmith is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Pgh, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kalsmith performed 3,947 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kalsmith received a total of $1,552,325 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2921 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. Kalsmith 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 18% volume in PA
$1,552,325 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,947
Medicare services
Top 18% in PA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$63
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
799 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
742 | $84 | $200 |
| 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. |
630 | $61 | $132 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
233 | $117 | $273 |
| 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. |
209 | $6 | $20 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
188 | $41 | $75 |
| 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. |
187 | $126 | $271 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
121 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
110 | $289 | $734 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
101 | $43 | $200 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
97 | $117 | $154 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
87 | $15 | $40 |
| 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. |
59 | $56 | $150 |
| 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. |
55 | $20 | $45 |
| 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. |
50 | $115 | $225 |
| 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. |
47 | $9 | $95 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 44 | $161 | $1,000 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
32 | $63 | $100 |
| 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. |
31 | $26 | $85 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
29 | $8 | $30 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
29 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
22 | $19 | $30 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
19 | $417 | $750 |
| 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. |
13 | $71 | $300 |
| 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. |
13 | $26 | $45 |
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.
11.9% high complexity
12.6% medium
75.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,552,325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $221,761/year across 7 years
Top 0% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
2,921
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.
2024
$278,513
2023
$270,159
2022
$198,516
2021
$203,716
2020
$140,845
2019
$255,011
2018
$205,565
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$77,379
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$42,368
Amgen Inc.
$37,928
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37,467
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24,336
Lilly USA, LLC
$21,653
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20,401
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12,515
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,613
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,085
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$449
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$179
PFIZER INC.
$161
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$150
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$118
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$102
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$69
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$67
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$66
CVRx, Inc.
$51
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$49
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$36
Boston Scientific Corporation
$34
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$19
ATRICURE, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 56.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$308,267
Lilly USA, LLC
$238,238
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191,360
PFIZER INC.
$177,158
Novo Nordisk Inc
$139,139
Amgen Inc.
$129,874
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$63,579
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$62,763
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57,546
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37,489
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33,149
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26,381
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21,879
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$9,856
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$8,976
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$8,669
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$7,127
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$6,585
Relypsa, Inc.
$5,648
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$5,464
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$3,147
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,315
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,584
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$699
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$593
BIOTRONIK INC.
$591
CVRx, Inc.
$499
Abbott Laboratories
$369
Boston Scientific Corporation
$310
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$285
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$284
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$268
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$263
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$226
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$184
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$183
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$180
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$168
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$150
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$120
Osprey Medical Inc
$89
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$68
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$55
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$50
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
ATRICURE, INC.
$45
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$42
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$40
Lundbeck LLC
$37
ABIOMED
$32
AtriCure, Inc.
$29
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$28
Corcept Therapeutics
$27
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$17
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$17
Preventice Services, LLC
$16
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 47.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ANDEXXA · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · Andexxa · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BD Introsyte · BEVYXXA · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioMEMS HF System · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · DISEASE STATE · DYNAGEN · Diamondback Coronary · DyeVert · EDARBI · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MINI TREK · MULTAQ · NC TREK NEO · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRESSUREWIRE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROTAPRO · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SAMSCA · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYMPLICITY G3 · Sentus · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TRULICITY · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vaprisol · Vascepa · Veltassa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch · remede System
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
196
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WEST PENN HOSPITAL
1.8 mi
1.8 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 2024 |
| 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. Kalsmith is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in PA), with 19 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. Kalsmith experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kalsmith performed 799 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Kalsmith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kalsmith received a total of $1,552,325 from 62 companies across 2,921 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. Kalsmith's costs compare to other cardiologists in Pgh?
Dr. Kalsmith's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Kalsmith) 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 →
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