Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kirk Kanady, MD

Radiology - Diagnostic · Spring, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
25511 BUDDE RD, Spring, TX 77380
2813641707
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1720089451 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kanady

Dr. Kirk Kanady is a radiology - diagnostic in Spring, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kanady performed 3,016 Medicare services across 868 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kanady received a total of $3,185 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. Kanady 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 31% volume in TX$ $3,185 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,016
Medicare services
Top 31% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
868
Unique beneficiaries
$200
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~151 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
Calculation of radiation therapy dose626$52$240
CT guidance for radiation therapy503$92$440
Intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session444$276$1,473
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)219$58$198
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week217$68$283
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions180$152$720
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device131$98$573
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan121$1,214$5,190
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries116$98$900
Radiation treatment delivery,3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 11-19 mev105$182$946
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)72$91$307
Complex radiation therapy planning46$131$644
Cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions44$791$4,978
High precision radiation therapy planning34$1,420$7,237
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy34$360$1,909
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)29$172$660
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$127$507
Special radiation treatment14$102$596
Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each14$68$618
Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate13$2,351$15,370
Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy13$62$739
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved13$346$1,901
3d radiation therapy planning13$363$1,848
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.
1.5% high complexity
68.4% medium
30.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,185
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $455/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
37
Companies
111
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
$3,185 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$264
2023
$290
2022
$657
2021
$344
2020
$183
2019
$1,099
2018
$349

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$952
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$220
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$199
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$174
Covidien LP
$140
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$112
Celgene Corporation
$104
EMD Serono, Inc.
$102
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$94
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$69
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$65
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$55
EISAI INC.
$54
Verastem, Inc.
$53
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$52
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Amgen Inc.
$45
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$44
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$38
Eisai Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Teleflex LLC
$26
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$25
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$21
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Seagen Inc.
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Exelixis Inc.
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $106 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
4.2 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. Kanady is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Kanady experienced with calculation of radiation therapy dose?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kanady performed 626 calculation of radiation therapy dose 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. Kanady receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kanady received a total of $3,185 from 37 companies across 111 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. Kanady's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Spring?
Dr. Kanady's average Medicare payment per service is $200. 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. Kanady) 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 →