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  3. Vinod Kumar
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Vinod Kumar, M.D.

NPI: 1730142993
Bakersfield, CA
10 years of data
Cardiology
$21.6M
Total Payments
43.6K
Beneficiaries
68.4K
Services
3.91x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

99th
percentile in specialty
This provider$21.6M
Specialty median$193.1K

📋 Key Findings

1Billed $21.6M over 10 years
23.91x markup ratio (above median)
399th percentile in Cardiology by payments
4Payments surged 199% in 2018
516 procedures with >3x markup
✓ No flags detected

🔎 Data Analysis

This provider's $21.6M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.

This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

📈

Notable: Payments increased 199% in 2018

Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$3.1K$1.1K2.93x$2.0K$5.1M9.7K7.2K
2015$4.6K$1.1K4.26x$3.6K$3.7M7.5K5.6K
2016$4.1K$889.154.63x$3.2K$1.5M6.9K4.7K
2017$3.7K$760.544.93x$3.0K$651.8K5.1K2.4K
2018$3.9K$880.024.45x$3.0K$1.9M6.2K3.5K
2019$4.8K$1.1K4.32x$3.7K$2.5M7.0K4.4K
2020$3.6K$826.324.36x$2.8K$974.5K5.2K3.4K
2021$2.6K$578.864.52x$2.0K$1.8M5.7K3.5K
2022$1.2K$250.564.62x$907.08$1.7M8.3K5.0K
2023$1.2K$241.944.93x$950.14$1.7M6.8K3.7K

Top Procedures (20)

37227Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure⚠ 3.4x markup
$3.6M
283 services$12.6K/svc3.37x markup
37229Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure⚠ 5.2x markup
$3.0M
495 services$6.1K/svc5.16x markup
37225Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure⚠ 3.3x markup
$2.8M
296 services$9.4K/svc3.29x markup
99214Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes
$2.4M
26.3K services$89.92/svc2.86x markup
36465Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance⚠ 4.2x markup
$2.1M
1.7K services$1.2K/svc4.24x markup
36482Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance⚠ 4.5x markup
$1.4M
885 services$1.6K/svc4.49x markup
36475Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin⚠ 4.6x markup
$1.4M
1.1K services$1.2K/svc4.58x markup
93925Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs⚠ 3.5x markup
$757.9K
3.6K services$208.79/svc3.53x markup
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
$575.8K
9.2K services$62.30/svc2.27x markup
93970Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers⚠ 4.2x markup
$442.9K
2.9K services$152.39/svc4.19x markup
78452Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies⚠ 4.2x markup
$282.6K
716 services$394.69/svc4.21x markup
37221Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure⚠ 4.5x markup
$242.8K
81 services$3.0K/svc4.48x markup
99204New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes
$216.6K
1.7K services$126.53/svc2.72x markup
37238Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation⚠ 3.9x markup
$207.8K
45 services$4.6K/svc3.89x markup
37241Occlusion of venous malformations (other than hemorrhage) with radiological supervision and interpretation, roadmapping, and imaging guidance
$168.3K
45 services$3.7K/svc2.63x markup
93229Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, physician prescribed transmission of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days⚠ 3.9x markup
$128.3K
206 services$622.82/svc3.85x markup
37233Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure⚠ 3.3x markup
$125.7K
102 services$1.2K/svc3.29x markup
93971Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers⚠ 3.9x markup
$111.7K
1.1K services$101.25/svc3.88x markup
37186Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin⚠ 3.1x markup
$110.9K
95 services$1.2K/svc3.10x markup
37232Balloon dilation of artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure⚠ 3.5x markup
$98.1K
97 services$1.0K/svc3.46x markup
Show detailed table ▾
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
37227Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure283$3.6M$12.6K3.37x
37229Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure495$3.0M$6.1K5.16x
37225Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure296$2.8M$9.4K3.29x
99214Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes26.3K$2.4M$89.922.86x
36465Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance1.7K$2.1M$1.2K4.24x
36482Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance885$1.4M$1.6K4.49x
36475Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin1.1K$1.4M$1.2K4.58x
93925Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs3.6K$757.9K$208.793.53x
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes9.2K$575.8K$62.302.27x
93970Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers2.9K$442.9K$152.394.19x
78452Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies716$282.6K$394.694.21x
37221Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure81$242.8K$3.0K4.48x
99204New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes1.7K$216.6K$126.532.72x
37238Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation45$207.8K$4.6K3.89x
37241Occlusion of venous malformations (other than hemorrhage) with radiological supervision and interpretation, roadmapping, and imaging guidance45$168.3K$3.7K2.63x
93229Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, physician prescribed transmission of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days206$128.3K$622.823.85x
37233Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure102$125.7K$1.2K3.29x
93971Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers1.1K$111.7K$101.253.88x
37186Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin95$110.9K$1.2K3.10x
37232Balloon dilation of artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure97$98.1K$1.0K3.46x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

3.91x

This provider submits charges 3.91 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 3.91x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $391. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Bakersfield, CA

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Similar Providers

Other Cardiology providers in CA for peer comparison.

Vinod Kumar (you)
$21.6M
Leo Polosajian, M.D.
$52.5M
Athar Ansari, M.D.
$38.2M
Hanumandla Reddy, M.D
$38.1M
Mehran Khorsandi, M.D.,
$36.4M
Shashi Sharma, D.M.
$35.4M
Show detailed table ▾
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Leo Polosajian, M.D.Reseda, CA$52.5M✓ Clear
Athar Ansari, M.D.El Centro, CA$38.2M✓ Clear
Hanumandla Reddy, M.DHanford, CA$38.1M✓ Clear
Mehran Khorsandi, M.D.,Los Angeles, CA$36.4M✓ Clear
Shashi Sharma, D.M.Visalia, CA$35.4M✓ Clear

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  • • Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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