Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rahul Kakkar, MD
Internal Medicine · Fayetteville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kakkar
Dr. Rahul Kakkar is an internal medicine specialist in Fayetteville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kakkar performed 8,244 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kakkar received a total of $4,383 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 235 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. Kakkar 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in NC
$4,383 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,244
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,160 | $3 | $20 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
1,090 | $2 | $35 |
| 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. |
780 | $92 | $300 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
691 | $46 | $100 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
424 | $27 | $100 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
413 | $6 | $25 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
349 | $35 | $102 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
330 | $11 | $30 |
| Remote therapeutic monitoring, first 20 minutes Physician management of remote therapeutic monitoring data for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
261 | $37 | $100 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
260 | $8 | $50 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
259 | $35 | $149 |
| Remote respiratory monitoring device supply, 30 days Supply of a device that records and transmits respiratory data for remote monitoring over a 30-day period. |
220 | $36 | $100 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
189 | $28 | $450 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
189 | $31 | $450 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
189 | $40 | $450 |
| 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. |
130 | $59 | $200 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
117 | $17 | $100 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
106 | $25 | $450 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
93 | $69 | $900 |
| EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours with intermittent monitoring This procedure measures brain wave activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) over a period of 2 to 12 hours. The monitoring is performed intermittently during this timeframe. |
90 | $283 | $700 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
86 | $35 | $150 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
78 | $14 | $50 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
78 | $46 | $200 |
| 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. |
76 | $132 | $402 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
72 | $111 | $500 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
63 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
63 | $120 | $493 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
50 | $13 | $50 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
45 | $140 | $700 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
44 | $57 | $600 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
38 | $98 | $300 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
38 | $24 | $101 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
34 | $449 | $2,400 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
32 | $18 | $100 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
26 | $471 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
18 | $11 | $100 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $166 | $581 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
14 | $41 | $100 |
| Remote therapy monitoring setup and education This service involves setting up equipment and providing patient education for the remote monitoring of therapy. |
11 | $14 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
11 | $41 | $150 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 11 | $204 | $500 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,383
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $626/year across 7 years
Top 19% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
235
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
$1,477
2023
$1,272
2022
$809
2021
$211
2020
$75
2019
$369
2018
$169
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$266
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$169
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$166
GENZYME CORPORATION
$115
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$89
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$87
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$83
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$75
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$58
Insmed, Inc.
$58
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$57
Grifols USA, LLC
$57
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$29
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$21
Electromed, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$888
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$780
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$259
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$195
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$194
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$169
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$167
Abbott Laboratories
$156
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$150
GENZYME CORPORATION
$149
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$104
Insmed, Inc.
$104
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Grifols USA, LLC
$90
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$89
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$87
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$82
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$75
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$57
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$55
Baxter Healthcare
$55
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$48
Electromed, Inc.
$39
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$38
Amgen Inc.
$38
Novo Nordisk Inc
$33
CSL Behring
$18
Covis Pharma GmBH
$15
United Therapeutics Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8744) Trilogy Evo · AIRSUPRA · ALIYA SYSTEM · ALVESCO · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Arikayce · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GLASSIA · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · Hizentra · INSPIRE · Karbinal · LUMAKRAS · LUMRYZ · NUCALA · NUZYRA · ORENITRAM · Prolastin-C Liquid · QUANTISAL · Respiratoriy Care Undiv · SHINGRIX · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · Sunosi · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · WAKIX · Wakix · Wegovy · XYREM · XYWAV · Xyrem · YUPELRI
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
191
County median income
$58,780
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FAYETTEVILLE NC VA MEDICAL CENTER
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Kakkar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), with 20 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. Kakkar experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kakkar performed 1,160 allergy skin test 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. Kakkar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kakkar received a total of $4,383 from 31 companies across 235 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. Kakkar's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Fayetteville?
Dr. Kakkar's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Kakkar) 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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