Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kathryn Kirk, CRNP

Physician Assistant · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device — Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
925 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2159555050
In practice since 2019 (7 years)
NPI: 1891269536 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kirk

Dr. Kathryn Kirk is a physician assistant in Philadelphia, PA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kirk performed 549 Medicare services across 447 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kirk received a total of $2,669 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Kirk 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.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in PA $2,669 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
549
Medicare services
Top 18% in PA for physician assistant
447
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~78 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.
 178 $5 $55
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.
 76 $10 $70
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.
 61 $57 $190
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.
 36 $42 $185
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.
 34 $65 $275
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.
 29 $40 $155
Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation
Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity.
 27 $13 $65
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 25 $34 $130
Implantable defibrillator system check
A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems.
 16 $36 $175
Pacemaker programming, single lead
Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly.
 15 $22 $95
Pacemaker system programming
Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings.
 15 $26 $130
Pacemaker system evaluation
Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems.
 14 $28 $115
Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system
Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function.
 12 $27 $120
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
 11 $58 $175
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.
27.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
73.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,669
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $667/year across 4 years
Top 11% in PA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
43
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
$2,669 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$176
2023
$2,409
2022
$15
2021
$69

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$45
Philips North America LLC
$44
ABIOMED
$21
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 78.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,293
Medtronic, Inc.
$873
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$125
Abbott Laboratories
$123
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$69
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$45
Philips North America LLC
$44
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$41
ABIOMED
$21
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5050) Extended Holter · (CK4) MCOT · Arcalyst · ENSITE · INSPIRE · Impella · LEQVIO · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,396
Per 100K population
88.2
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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. Kirk is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of PA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kirk experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kirk performed 178 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. Kirk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kirk received a total of $2,669 from 11 companies across 43 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. Kirk's costs compare to other physician assistants in Philadelphia?
Dr. Kirk's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Kirk) 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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About this page

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →