Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nishita Kara, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Southlake, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
505 S NOLEN DR STE A, Southlake, TX 76092
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In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1396031977 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. Kara 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. Kara

Dr. Nishita Kara is an internal medicine specialist in Southlake, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kara performed 703 Medicare services across 685 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kara received a total of $2,745 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kara 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 48% volume in TX $2,745 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
703
Medicare services
Top 48% in TX for internal medicine
685
Unique beneficiaries
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~50 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
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 153 $206 $1,067
Colonoscopy with biopsy 115 $44 $847
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 81 $83 $217
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy 78 $65 $680
Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode 49 $134 $350
Study of esophagus to assess movement 48 $174 $548
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 45 $56 $148
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 30 $112 $332
Study of rectum sensitivity and function 27 $212 $472
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 26 $81 $219
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 26 $93 $212
Test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus 25 $396 $882
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,745
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $458/year across 6 years
Top 25% in TX for internal medicine
26
Companies
43
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,643 (59.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,103 (40.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$395
2023
$114
2022
$1,758
2020
$35
2019
$254
2018
$188

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ardelyx, Inc.
$1,643
Lilly USA, LLC
$128
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$123
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$118
Medtronic, Inc.
$109
ABBVIE INC.
$109
Covidien LP
$75
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$57
Shire North American Group Inc
$48
AbbVie, Inc.
$38
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
QOL Medical, LLC
$27
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$27
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$21
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$16
Celgene Corporation
$16
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Romark Laboratories, LC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Alinia · CREON · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Entyvio · GIMOTI · Humira · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · LINX Reflux Management System · NASCOBAL · OCALIVA · OMVOH · PILLCAM · PillCam · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUFLAVE · TRULANCE · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 (60%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $390 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,237
Per 100K population
104.7
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHLAKE
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. Kara is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement.

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. Kara experienced with removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kara performed 153 removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 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. Kara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kara received a total of $2,745 from 26 companies across 43 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. Kara's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Southlake?
Dr. Kara's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. Kara) 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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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 →