Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Suraj Kamat, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Alice, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kamat 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. Kamat
Dr. Suraj Kamat is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Alice, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kamat performed 11,100 Medicare services across 2,222 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kamat received a total of $47,899 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 689 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kamat is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$47,899 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,100
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,222
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
6,178 | $0 | $1 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
1,664 | $0 | $20 |
| Telehealth originating site facility fee A fee charged by the facility where a patient is located for telehealth services. This covers the use of the site's equipment and staff to connect with a remote provider. |
648 | $20 | $35 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
309 | $15 | $33 |
| 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. |
276 | $21 | $44 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
249 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
246 | $82 | $188 |
| 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. |
118 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
97 | $37 | $73 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
77 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
77 | $5 | $13 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
73 | $81 | $192 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
69 | $55 | $121 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
66 | $30 | $58 |
| 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. |
64 | $271 | $552 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
64 | $20 | $95 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
63 | $80 | $278 |
| 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. |
62 | $38 | $56 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
52 | $17 | $34 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
48 | $63 | $145 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
39 | $715 | $1,421 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
39 | $133 | $250 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 36 | $163 | $418 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $114 | $265 |
| 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. |
33 | $27 | $100 |
| 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. |
31 | $371 | $834 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
29 | $49 | $111 |
| 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. |
28 | $62 | $103 |
| 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. |
27 | $136 | $287 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
26 | $148 | $305 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
24 | $104 | $216 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
23 | $2,628 | $5,207 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
23 | $87 | $168 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
22 | $6,065 | $13,172 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
21 | $101 | $229 |
| 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. |
21 | $102 | $196 |
| Contrast injection for X-ray imaging Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure. |
20 | $107 | $382 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
20 | $114 | $240 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
17 | $94 | $231 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
16 | $431 | $935 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
16 | $63 | $164 |
| Kidney artery catheterization for imaging A tube is inserted into the main and accessory arteries of both kidneys to allow for imaging. A radiologist reviews the images. |
15 | $720 | $2,058 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
15 | $4,784 | $13,067 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
12 | $8,023 | $16,932 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $179 | $476 |
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.
8.1% high complexity
74.4% medium
17.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$47,899
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,843/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for cardiovascular disease
45
Companies
689
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$28,522 (59.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,455 (28.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,922 (12.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,939
2023
$26,188
2022
$2,543
2021
$7,212
2020
$1,286
2019
$2,416
2018
$1,317
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28,522
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$7,066
ABIOMED
$2,926
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,951
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,537
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,142
BIOTRONIK INC.
$733
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$403
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$312
Reflow Medical Inc
$302
Abbott Laboratories
$276
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$273
PFIZER INC.
$271
Boston Scientific Corporation
$243
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$199
Cook Medical LLC
$195
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$177
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$167
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$138
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$95
Teleflex LLC
$90
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$84
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$79
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$70
Lundbeck LLC
$66
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$62
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$51
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$44
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$39
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$33
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$14
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$14
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Equivalent to $432 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$47,492
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL ALICE
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kamat is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kamat experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kamat performed 6,178 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Kamat receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kamat received a total of $47,899 from 45 companies across 689 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. Kamat's costs compare to other cardiologists in Alice?
Dr. Kamat'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. Kamat) 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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