Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kenneth Saland, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 400, Dallas, TX 75231
2143693613
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1336148550 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. Saland 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. Saland

Dr. Kenneth Saland is a cardiovascular disease in Dallas, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saland performed 4,084 Medicare services across 3,179 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saland received a total of $3,590 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Saland 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 23% volume in TX$ $3,590 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,084
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,179
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~204 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
EKG interpretation and report1,045$6$28
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)853$86$323
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test436$44$66
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity278$61$238
New patient office visit (45-59 min)184$111$500
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead152$10$65
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician142$48$298
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose142$81$1,161
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect141$337$1,249
Echocardiogram, transthoracic130$141$734
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers65$131$813
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity61$101$455
Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report60$160$781
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers59$40$241
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function59$19$222
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow57$143$789
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes42$10$131
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts31$179$997
Cardiac catheterization29$195$763
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity28$208$734
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician22$10$48
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity17$158$520
Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance16$822$3,122
3d radiographic procedure12$7$25
Heart muscle strain imaging12$9$103
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)11$115$435
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.
6.8% high complexity
24.0% medium
69.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,590
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $513/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in TX for cardiovascular disease
31
Companies
147
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
$3,565 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$575
2023
$447
2022
$763
2021
$476
2020
$272
2019
$726
2018
$332

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$486
Boston Scientific Corporation
$368
PFIZER INC.
$351
HeartFlow, Inc.
$344
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$270
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$199
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$160
ABIOMED
$133
Amgen Inc.
$124
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$113
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$112
CORDIS US CORP.
$112
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$98
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$89
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Novo Nordisk Inc
$88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$71
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$48
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$34
Itamar Medical Inc
$30
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$24
Resmed Corp
$23
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Teleflex LLC
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% 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 →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $88 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
306
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Saland is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Saland experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saland performed 1,045 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. Saland receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saland received a total of $3,590 from 31 companies across 147 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. Saland's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Dallas?
Dr. Saland's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Saland) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →