Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anita Kaw, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Middletown, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Kaw
Dr. Anita Kaw is an internal medicine specialist in Middletown, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaw performed 4,013 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaw received a total of $3,343 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 160 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. Kaw 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in NY
$3,343 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,013
Medicare services
Top 8% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
937 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
474 | $99 | $142 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
243 | $7 | $7 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
222 | $10 | $11 |
| 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. |
213 | $8 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
182 | $10 | $10 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
170 | $13 | $14 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
155 | $15 | $16 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
150 | $16 | $17 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
148 | $16 | $18 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
141 | $9 | $10 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
100 | $29 | $31 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
92 | $81 | $93 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
82 | $137 | $146 |
| Iron level test | 74 | $6 | $7 |
| 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. |
74 | $8 | $9 |
| Quantitative infectious agent antibody test A blood test that measures the specific amount of antibodies present to detect an infectious agent. |
67 | $14 | $17 |
| 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. |
64 | $69 | $104 |
| 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. |
59 | $11 | $17 |
| 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. |
41 | $67 | $85 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
30 | $19 | $19 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $101 | $128 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
23 | $31 | $61 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
23 | $108 | $120 |
| 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. |
23 | $4 | $5 |
| 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. |
23 | $16 | $16 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
21 | $29 | $30 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
20 | $38 | $39 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
19 | $14 | $15 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
19 | $1 | $1 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
18 | $74 | $76 |
| Complete breast ultrasound, 1 breast A complete ultrasound examination of one breast to visualize internal structures. |
17 | $87 | $150 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
17 | $7 | $7 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
17 | $6 | $6 |
| 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. |
15 | $109 | $223 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 14 | $18 | $18 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
23.8% medium
75.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,343
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $478/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
160
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
$957
2023
$1,471
2022
$662
2021
$90
2020
$18
2019
$55
2018
$90
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$214
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$177
ABBVIE INC.
$124
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$101
Novo Nordisk Inc
$91
Exact Sciences Corporation
$59
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
PFIZER INC.
$36
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$701
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$503
ABBVIE INC.
$473
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$419
Novo Nordisk Inc
$257
PFIZER INC.
$167
Exact Sciences Corporation
$157
Boston Scientific Corporation
$149
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$77
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Auvelity · BREZTRI · CREON · CUVITRU · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · General - Pain Management · Heplisav-B · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · Rybelsus · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TEZSPIRE · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · XIFAXAN
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
281
County median income
$96,497
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
7.5 mi
7.5 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. Kaw is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NY), 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. Kaw experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaw performed 937 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Kaw receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaw received a total of $3,343 from 20 companies across 160 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. Kaw's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Middletown?
Dr. Kaw's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Kaw) 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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Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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