Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Radoslaw Kiesz, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · San Antonio, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kiesz 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. Kiesz
Dr. Radoslaw Kiesz is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kiesz performed 23,483 Medicare services across 2,832 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kiesz received a total of $19,969 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 234 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 financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kiesz 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 0% volume in TX
$19,969 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗23,483
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,832
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,236 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. |
9,531 | $0 | $2 |
| Injection, bivalirudin, 1 mg | 9,000 | $0 | $46 |
| 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. |
1,156 | $10 | $54 |
| 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. |
1,041 | $92 | $200 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
334 | $40 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
284 | $134 | $500 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
269 | $38 | $255 |
| 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. |
178 | $322 | $880 |
| 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. |
177 | $47 | $200 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 139 | $201 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
110 | $8 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
96 | $103 | $350 |
| 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. |
95 | $14 | $156 |
| 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. |
86 | $427 | $1,640 |
| 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. |
75 | $176 | $435 |
| 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. |
75 | $121 | $300 |
| 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. |
74 | $133 | $250 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
67 | $13 | $180 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
67 | $2 | $48 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
67 | $2 | $48 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
67 | $0 | $10 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 67 | $1 | $9 |
| 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. |
66 | $37 | $200 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
64 | $14 | $54 |
| 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. |
61 | $57 | $1,182 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
55 | $14 | $54 |
| 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. |
47 | $62 | $1,143 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
44 | $43 | $1,110 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
23 | $37 | $1,088 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
16 | $168 | $650 |
| 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. |
15 | $8,549 | $23,733 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $209 | $1,546 |
| 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. |
13 | $83 | $250 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
11 | $663 | $6,292 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
85.1% medium
12.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,969
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,853/year across 7 years
Top 19% in TX for cardiovascular disease
41
Companies
234
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$9,228 (46.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,470 (37.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,200 (16.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$71 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$857
2023
$1,203
2022
$1,439
2021
$914
2020
$515
2019
$3,051
2018
$11,990
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$8,049
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$3,200
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,443
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,197
Abbott Laboratories
$917
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$617
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$568
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$564
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$495
Medtronic, Inc.
$366
Amgen Inc.
$264
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$256
ABIOMED
$250
Penumbra, Inc.
$235
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$231
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$139
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$125
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$122
DeVoro Medical Inc.
$113
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$73
Allergan Inc.
$66
EKOS Corporation
$65
Venclose Inc.
$59
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$50
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$50
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$40
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$38
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$34
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$28
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$21
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$19
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$12
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$6
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 63.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BYSTOLIC · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · COROFLOW · CVI Systems · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Crosser iQ · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · EVRSF · EXPO · EluNIR Radaforolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · HAWKONE · HD-IVUS · HawkOne · IMPULSE · IVUS Systems · Impella · Indigo System · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LifeVest · MINI TREK · MYNX CONTROLTM · Micra · NANOCROSS ELITE · NC TREK coronary catheters · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NHancer Rx · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Orsiro Mission · PK Papyrus · PRALUENT · PRESSUREWIRE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pulsar-18 T3 · RUNWAY · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SelectSecure · Supera peripheral stent system · TURBOHAWK · TandemLife · VERQUVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN FLX · WOLF · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO XT Patch · ZONTIVITY
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 $85 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
150
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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. Kiesz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Kiesz experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kiesz performed 9,531 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. Kiesz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kiesz received a total of $19,969 from 41 companies across 234 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. Kiesz's costs compare to other cardiologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Kiesz's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Kiesz) 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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