Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Howard Kenney, M.D.
Optician · Spokane, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kenney
Dr. Howard Kenney is an optician specialist in Spokane, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kenney performed 77,449 Medicare services across 4,081 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kenney received a total of $152,939 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 947 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kenney is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in WA
$152,939 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗77,449
Medicare services
Top 1% in WA for optician
4,081
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4,076 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 34,440 | $5 | $9 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
13,104 | $26 | $89 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
11,550 | $10 | $40 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 6,180 | $19 | $34 |
| Rituximab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection. |
3,900 | $63 | $145 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
775 | $1 | $6 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
731 | $10 | $28 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
723 | $5 | $15 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
715 | $3 | $7 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
691 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
573 | $126 | $276 |
| 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. |
557 | $88 | $210 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
447 | $8 | $12 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
434 | $18 | $33 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
339 | $105 | $530 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
321 | $22 | $66 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
220 | $7 | $25 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
202 | $51 | $155 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
199 | $11 | $57 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
154 | $12 | $24 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
124 | $11 | $21 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
96 | $4 | $13 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
84 | $0 | $2 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
82 | $29 | $49 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
69 | $9 | $20 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
65 | $53 | $142 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
62 | $13 | $28 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 62 | $12 | $25 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 62 | $6 | $15 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
57 | $12 | $21 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
55 | $13 | $26 |
| 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. |
47 | $56 | $145 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
28 | $26 | $68 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
28 | $25 | $64 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
27 | $6 | $77 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
26 | $15 | $24 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
24 | $31 | $63 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
23 | $6 | $11 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $172 | $434 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
19 | $41 | $120 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
19 | $2 | $6 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
19 | $16 | $31 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
18 | $72 | $110 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
15 | $9 | $16 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
14 | $31 | $75 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
13 | $23 | $60 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
11 | $5 | $10 |
| Iron level test | 11 | $6 | $10 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
11 | $9 | $15 |
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.
32.5% high complexity
59.7% medium
7.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$152,939
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,848/year across 7 years
Top 3% in WA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
947
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$133,328 (87.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,724 (12.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$888 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,027
2023
$19,803
2022
$31,011
2021
$29,806
2020
$3,555
2019
$37,167
2018
$25,570
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB SA
$1,298
Amgen Inc.
$937
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$888
ABBVIE INC.
$794
UCB, Inc.
$516
Lilly USA, LLC
$408
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$369
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$192
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$163
Radius Health, Inc.
$99
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$83
PFIZER INC.
$81
SOBI, INC
$48
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$43
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Organon Llc
$21
Top 3 companies account for 51.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$110,604
Horizon Pharma plc
$22,274
Amgen Inc.
$3,450
ABBVIE INC.
$2,123
Lilly USA, LLC
$2,025
UCB, Inc.
$1,493
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,474
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,381
UCB SA
$1,298
PFIZER INC.
$826
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$748
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$695
AbbVie, Inc.
$613
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$576
Celgene Corporation
$486
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$477
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$422
AbbVie Inc.
$406
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$302
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$227
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$208
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$172
Radius Health, Inc.
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$98
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$68
SOBI, INC
$66
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$51
Sobi, Inc
$34
GENZYME CORPORATION
$33
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$26
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Organon Llc
$21
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Organon LLC
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVOS 10 BONE CEMENT · AVSOLA · Actemra · Adempas · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · Crysvita · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · FORTEO · Gel One · Humira · IDACIO · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LYRICA · OFEV · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · ORENCIA · Otezla · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SCP Bone Substitute · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · UPLIZNA · UPTRAVI · Uloric · XELJANZ · Yorvipath
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 (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for optician in WA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
193
Per 100K population
35.5
County median income
$73,513
Nearest hospital
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kenney is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of WA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kenney experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kenney performed 34,440 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Kenney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kenney received a total of $152,939 from 39 companies across 947 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. Kenney's costs compare to other opticians in Spokane?
Dr. Kenney's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Kenney) 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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