Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kusum Lata, M.D
Internal Medicine · Stockton, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lata
Dr. Kusum Lata is an internal medicine specialist in Stockton, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lata performed 4,222 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lata received a total of $9,780 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 239 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lata 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$9,780 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,222
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
809 | $96 | $343 |
| 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. |
565 | $11 | $79 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
532 | $41 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
352 | $137 | $648 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
268 | $76 | $318 |
| 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. |
156 | $129 | $521 |
| Octafluoropropane microsphere injection An injection of octafluoropropane microspheres administered per milliliter. |
153 | $29 | $96 |
| 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. |
137 | $50 | $109 |
| 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. |
134 | $52 | $311 |
| 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. |
133 | $375 | $2,149 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
107 | $19 | $102 |
| 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. |
107 | $64 | $430 |
| 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. |
81 | $160 | $869 |
| 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. |
66 | $135 | $461 |
| 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. |
59 | $158 | $956 |
| 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. |
48 | $6 | $37 |
| 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. |
48 | $205 | $906 |
| 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. |
45 | $21 | $101 |
| 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. |
43 | $63 | $238 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
39 | $18 | $111 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
37 | $98 | $544 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $141 | $663 |
| 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. |
33 | $22 | $133 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
33 | $168 | $902 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
31 | $193 | $927 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
30 | $766 | $7,352 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
26 | $19 | $85 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
25 | $10 | $58 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
23 | $21 | $99 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $170 | $656 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
17 | $29 | $142 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
14 | $1,282 | $7,499 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 13 | $200 | $1,296 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
10.4% high complexity
38.2% medium
51.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,780
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,397/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
239
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$536
2023
$494
2022
$836
2021
$220
2020
$201
2019
$2,422
2018
$5,070
Payments by company (2024)
Philips North America LLC
$161
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$93
Amgen Inc.
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
PFIZER INC.
$31
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$4,029
Corindus Inc.
$1,045
Boston Scientific Corporation
$916
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$336
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$318
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$283
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$277
Amgen Inc.
$254
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$248
PFIZER INC.
$240
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$202
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$196
Philips North America LLC
$161
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$152
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$145
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$138
ABIOMED
$120
Relypsa, Inc.
$86
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$75
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$67
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$50
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$39
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$37
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$36
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$31
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
Cook Medical LLC
$27
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$22
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
EKOS Corporation
$19
ATRICURE, INC.
$17
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
234
County median income
$88,531
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER OF STOCKTON
4.2 mi
4.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Lata is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with 16 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. Lata experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lata performed 809 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lata receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lata received a total of $9,780 from 38 companies across 239 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Lata's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Stockton?
Dr. Lata's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Lata) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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