Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rajan Kadakia, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kadakia
Dr. Rajan Kadakia is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kadakia performed 4,771 Medicare services across 2,531 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kadakia received a total of $18,133 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 190 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. Kadakia 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in TX
$18,133 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,771
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,531
Unique beneficiaries
$120
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
769 | $11 | $41 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
721 | $48 | $100 |
| 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. |
619 | $89 | $200 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
424 | $44 | $75 |
| 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. |
306 | $67 | $133 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
269 | $142 | $800 |
| 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. |
211 | $29 | $100 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
185 | $20 | $60 |
| 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. |
122 | $56 | $146 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 109 | $592 | $769 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
105 | $1,915 | $4,000 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
105 | $144 | $300 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
103 | $17 | $68 |
| 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. |
91 | $21 | $73 |
| Telephone or electronic assessment, 5-10 minutes A remote assessment and management service conducted via telephone, internet, or electronic health record. The consulting physician spends 5 to 10 minutes providing verbal and written reports. |
62 | $14 | $40 |
| 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. |
51 | $58 | $141 |
| Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
51 | $11 | $20 |
| 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. |
45 | $146 | $375 |
| 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. |
45 | $127 | $270 |
| 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. |
43 | $120 | $370 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
40 | $4 | $10 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $169 | $388 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
34 | $17 | $39 |
| 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. |
29 | $94 | $202 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
29 | $149 | $252 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
23 | $52 | $231 |
| 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. |
23 | $171 | $366 |
| 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. |
20 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
19 | $146 | $378 |
| Telephone or internet assessment, 11-20 minutes A remote consultation conducted via telephone or internet that includes verbal discussion and a written report, lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
17 | $22 | $60 |
| 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. |
16 | $11 | $68 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
14 | $3,278 | $5,593 |
| 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. |
13 | $7 | $20 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
12 | $222 | $300 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 11 | $179 | $600 |
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.
9.9% high complexity
16.3% medium
73.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,133
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,590/year across 7 years
Top 20% in TX for cardiovascular disease
28
Companies
190
Individual payments
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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
$18,133 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$315
2023
$1,145
2022
$646
2021
$692
2020
$152
2019
$1,573
2018
$13,611
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13,340
Medtronic, Inc.
$557
Boston Scientific Corporation
$533
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$498
Abbott Laboratories
$457
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$443
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$423
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$172
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$147
BIOTRONIK INC.
$137
ABIOMED
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$124
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$120
Amgen Inc.
$97
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$88
PFIZER INC.
$77
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$61
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$54
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Neural Analytics, Inc.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 79.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ablation Therapy Hardware · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL TACHY · General - Therapies · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Ozempic · PRALUENT · RESOLUTE ONYX · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · TURBOHAWK · Temperature Management System · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
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.
Equivalent to $380 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
6.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST
4.7 mi
4.7 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. Kadakia is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of TX peers, with 19 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. Kadakia experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kadakia performed 769 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Kadakia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kadakia received a total of $18,133 from 28 companies across 190 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. Kadakia's costs compare to other cardiologists in Houston?
Dr. Kadakia's average Medicare payment per service is $120. 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. Kadakia) 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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