Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nitin Kulkarni, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kulkarni
Dr. Nitin Kulkarni is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kulkarni performed 2,703 Medicare services across 1,750 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kulkarni received a total of $4,607 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kulkarni 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 39% volume in TX
$4,607 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,703
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,750
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
568 | $16 | $103 |
| 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. |
448 | $21 | $110 |
| 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. |
337 | $11 | $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. |
226 | $92 | $323 |
| 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. |
169 | $132 | $435 |
| 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. |
126 | $26 | $216 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
125 | $93 | $342 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
103 | $52 | $189 |
| 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. |
87 | $133 | $670 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 76 | $163 | $622 |
| 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. |
55 | $61 | $238 |
| 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. |
50 | $9 | $131 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
44 | $382 | $1,750 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
37 | $43 | $121 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
26 | $64 | $409 |
| 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. |
26 | $116 | $500 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
23 | $233 | $1,279 |
| 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. |
22 | $73 | $264 |
| 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. |
21 | $79 | $806 |
| 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. |
18 | $101 | $455 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
17 | $17 | $65 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
16 | $716 | $3,411 |
| 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. |
15 | $78 | $281 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
15 | $635 | $2,555 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
15 | $58 | $370 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
13 | $19 | $82 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
13 | $233 | $1,278 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
12 | $48 | $166 |
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.
54.3% high complexity
0.6% medium
45.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,607
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $768/year across 6 years
Bottom 49% in TX for cardiovascular disease
9
Companies
42
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$2,348 (51.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,259 (49.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$456
2023
$541
2022
$167
2021
$63
2019
$385
2018
$2,996
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,348
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$648
Medtronic, Inc.
$429
Boston Scientific Corporation
$371
Abbott Laboratories
$351
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$306
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$89
PFIZER INC.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 74.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · AVEIR · Adapta · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Carto 3 · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL EP · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · PULSESELECT · SELECTSECURE · SelectSecure · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · VIEWMATE · VYNDAQEL
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 →
The majority of payments (51%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Equivalent to $170 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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. Kulkarni is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement, with 16 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. Kulkarni experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kulkarni performed 568 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Kulkarni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kulkarni received a total of $4,607 from 9 companies across 42 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. Kulkarni's costs compare to other cardiologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Kulkarni's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Kulkarni) 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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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.
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