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The Doctors and Services in Medicare Part B
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Arulasanam Paul Kalanithi MD
Kingman, Ariz., 86409
This Provider: At A Glance
We aren’t showing our typical comparisons because this provider had an address in a different state in 2015.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all of his Part B patients.
This Provider's Services
This provider performed 123 different services in 2015
(77 were redacted as they were performed on less than 11 patients)
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CATEGORYDescription of Service |
Times Performed (or Units) | This Service's Rank | Patients | Unique Visits Per Patient |
Billed to Medicare | Payments from Medicare |
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DRUGSInjection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg Service Code: J1245Performed in an office |
1,678 times performed, 15% of his services |
1st
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
309 patients got this service, 34% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$59,887.82an average of $35.69 per time performed |
$1,057.14 an average of $0.63 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes × Service Code: 99214Performed in an office |
1,228 times performed, 11% of his services |
2nd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
616 patients got this service, 67% of his patients |
2 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$205,284.76an average of $167.17 per time performed |
$94,236.72 an average of $76.74 per time performed |
MEDICINERoutine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretat... + Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report × Service Code: 93000Performed in an office |
1,117 times performed, 10% of his services |
3rd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
639 patients got this service, 70% of his patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$29,075.51an average of $26.03 per time performed |
$13,325.81 an average of $11.93 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 85610Performed in an office |
1,086 times performed, 10% of his services |
4th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
123 patients got this service, 13% of his patients |
8.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$8,688.00an average of $8.00 per time performed |
$5,690.64 an average of $5.24 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 5 minutes × Service Code: 99211Performed in an office |
889 times performed, 8% of his services |
5th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
120 patients got this service, 13% of his patients |
7.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$26,670.00an average of $30.00 per time performed |
$12,854.94 an average of $14.46 per time performed |
ADMINISTRATIVETechnetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose Service Code: A9500Performed in an office |
733 times performed, 7% of his services |
6th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
366 patients got this service, 40% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$129,741.00an average of $177.00 per time performed |
$70,104.12 an average of $95.64 per time performed |
PROCEDURESExternal counterpulsation, per treatment session Service Code: G0166Performed in an office |
422 times performed, 4% of his services |
7th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
16 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
26.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$83,978.00an average of $199.00 per time performed |
$45,445.18 an average of $107.69 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes × Service Code: 99213Performed in an office |
412 times performed, 4% of his services |
8th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
319 patients got this service, 35% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$45,373.56an average of $110.13 per time performed |
$22,326.28 an average of $54.19 per time performed |
MEDICINEInjection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, d... + Injection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention × Service Code: 96374Performed in an office |
365 times performed, 3% of his services |
9th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
362 patients got this service, 40% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$30,660.00an average of $84.00 per time performed |
$16,319.15 an average of $44.71 per time performed |
MEDICINEInjection of different drug or substance into a vein for ... + Injection of different drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention × Service Code: 96375Performed in an office |
361 times performed, 3% of his services |
10th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
357 patients got this service, 39% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$12,353.42an average of $34.22 per time performed |
$6,375.26 an average of $17.66 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYNuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or... + Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies × Service Code: 78452Performed in an office |
352 times performed, 3% of his services |
11th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
349 patients got this service, 38% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$250,624.00an average of $712.00 per time performed |
$132,929.28 an average of $377.64 per time performed |
MEDICINEUltrasound examination of heart including color-depicted ... + Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function × Service Code: 93306Performed in an office |
341 times performed, 3% of his services |
12th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
338 patients got this service, 37% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$114,337.30an average of $335.30 per time performed |
$53,298.30 an average of $156.30 per time performed |
MEDICINEExercise or drug-induced heart and blood vessel stress te... + Exercise or drug-induced heart and blood vessel stress test with ekg monitoring, physician supervision, interpretation, and report × Service Code: 93015Performed in an office |
274 times performed, 2% of his services |
13th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
271 patients got this service, 30% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$30,962.00an average of $113.00 per time performed |
$14,349.38 an average of $52.37 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg Service Code: J2785Performed in an office |
184 times performed, 2% of his services |
14th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
54 patients got this service, 6% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$13,455.92an average of $73.13 per time performed |
$7,098.72 an average of $38.58 per time performed |
MEDICINEUltrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on ... + Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck × Service Code: 93880Performed in an office |
161 times performed, 1% of his services |
15th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
160 patients got this service, 17% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$45,241.00an average of $281.00 per time performed |
$20,479.20 an average of $127.20 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes × Service Code: 99215Performed in an office |
150 times performed, 1% of his services |
16th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
145 patients got this service, 16% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$35,430.00an average of $236.20 per time performed |
$16,662.00 an average of $111.08 per time performed |
MEDICINEEvaluation of parameters of single, dual, or multiple lea... + Evaluation of parameters of single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker including device connection, recording, and disconnection × Service Code: 93288Performed in an office |
131 times performed, 1% of his services |
17th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
99 patients got this service, 11% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$7,205.00an average of $55.00 per time performed |
$3,578.92 an average of $27.32 per time performed |
MEDICINEEvaluation, testing, and programming adjustment of perman... + Evaluation, testing, and programming adjustment of permanent dual lead pacemaker system with physician analysis, review, and report × Service Code: 93280Performed in an office |
120 times performed, 1% of his services |
18th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
97 patients got this service, 11% of his patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$10,560.00an average of $88.00 per time performed |
$4,496.40 an average of $37.47 per time performed |
MEDICINEExercise or drug-induced heart and blood vessel stress te... + Exercise or drug-induced heart and blood vessel stress test with ekg tracing and monitoring × Service Code: 93017Performed in an office |
100 times performed, 0.89% of his services |
19th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
100 patients got this service, 11% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$6,100.00an average of $61.00 per time performed |
$2,314.00 an average of $23.14 per time performed |
TEMPORARY CODESInfluenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered t... + Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin) × Service Code: Q2037Performed in an office |
66 times performed, 0.59% of his services |
20th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
64 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$1,646.70an average of $24.95 per time performed |
$1,018.38 an average of $15.43 per time performed |
MEDICINEInsertion of catheter in left heart for imaging of blood ... + Insertion of catheter in left heart for imaging of blood vessels or grafts and left lower heart × Service Code: 93458Performed in a facility |
64 times performed, 0.57% of his services |
21st
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
64 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$32,960.00an average of $515.00 per time performed |
$12,417.92 an average of $194.03 per time performed |
PROCEDURESAdministration of influenza virus vaccine Service Code: G0008Performed in an office |
63 times performed, 0.56% of his services |
22nd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
61 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$3,129.84an average of $49.68 per time performed |
$1,572.48 an average of $24.96 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTNew patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 6... + New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes × Service Code: 99205Performed in an office |
62 times performed, 0.55% of his services |
23rd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
62 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$19,406.00an average of $313.00 per time performed |
$9,596.36 an average of $154.78 per time performed |
MEDICINEUltrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs Service Code: 93922Performed in an office |
61 times performed, 0.54% of his services |
24th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
58 patients got this service, 6% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$7,930.00an average of $130.00 per time performed |
$3,391.60 an average of $55.60 per time performed |
MEDICINEInjection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, di... + Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention × Service Code: 96372Performed in an office |
59 times performed, 0.52% of his services |
25th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
21 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
2.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$2,463.25an average of $41.75 per time performed |
$1,123.95 an average of $19.05 per time performed |
MEDICINEUltrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both ... + Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs × Service Code: 93925Performed in an office |
58 times performed, 0.52% of his services |
26th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
56 patients got this service, 6% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$17,400.00an average of $300.00 per time performed |
$10,169.14 an average of $175.33 per time performed |
Transitional care management services, highly complexity,... + Transitional care management services, highly complexity, requiring face-to-face visits within 7 days of discharge × Service Code: 99496Performed in an office |
46 times performed, 0.41% of his services |
27th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
42 patients got this service, 5% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$15,916.00an average of $346.00 per time performed |
$8,267.12 an average of $179.72 per time performed |
DRUGSInjection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg Service Code: J3420Performed in an office |
34 times performed, 0.3% of his services |
28th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
12 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
2.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$340.00an average of $10.00 per time performed |
$70.72 an average of $2.08 per time performed |
MEDICINEHeart rhythm tracing, analysis, and interpretation of 48-... + Heart rhythm tracing, analysis, and interpretation of 48-hour ekg × Service Code: 93224Performed in an office |
33 times performed, 0.29% of his services |
29th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
32 patients got this service, 3% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$4,539.15an average of $137.55 per time performed |
$2,260.83 an average of $68.51 per time performed |
Catheter insertion of stents in major coronary artery or ... + Catheter insertion of stents in major coronary artery or branch, accessed through the skin × Service Code: 92928Performed in a facility |
33 times performed, 0.29% of his services |
30th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
28 patients got this service, 3% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$35,984.85an average of $1,090.45 per time performed |
$15,512.97 an average of $470.09 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTSubsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes ... + Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes per day × Service Code: 99233Performed in a facility |
30 times performed, 0.27% of his services |
31st
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
18 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$4,740.00an average of $158.00 per time performed |
$2,469.90 an average of $82.33 per time performed |
MEDICINEUltrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including a... + Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers × Service Code: 93970Performed in an office |
27 times performed, 0.24% of his services |
32nd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
26 patients got this service, 3% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$7,479.00an average of $277.00 per time performed |
$3,336.93 an average of $123.59 per time performed |
PROCEDURESAnnual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention... + Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit × Service Code: G0439Performed in an office |
25 times performed, 0.22% of his services |
33rd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
25 patients got this service, 3% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$4,200.00an average of $168.00 per time performed |
$2,862.50 an average of $114.50 per time performed |
MEDICINEEvaluation of defibrillator including connection, recordi... + Evaluation of defibrillator including connection, recording and disconnection × Service Code: 93289Performed in an office |
25 times performed, 0.22% of his services |
34th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
16 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$2,450.00an average of $98.00 per time performed |
$1,267.50 an average of $50.70 per time performed |
MEDICINEInsertion of catheter in left heart for imaging of blood ... + Insertion of catheter in left heart for imaging of blood vessels or grafts and left lower heart × Service Code: 93459Performed in a facility |
24 times performed, 0.21% of his services |
35th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
24 patients got this service, 3% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$13,686.00an average of $570.25 per time performed |
$5,499.60 an average of $229.15 per time performed |
MEDICINEEvaluation, testing, and programming adjustment of perman... + Evaluation, testing, and programming adjustment of permanent single lead pacemaker system with physician analysis, review, and report × Service Code: 93279Performed in an office |
23 times performed, 0.2% of his services |
36th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
20 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$1,725.00an average of $75.00 per time performed |
$720.36 an average of $31.32 per time performed |
MEDICINEUltrasound examination of heart including color-depicted ... + Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function × Service Code: 93306Performed in a facility |
20 times performed, 0.18% of his services |
37th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
20 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$4,575.00an average of $228.75 per time performed |
$954.20 an average of $47.71 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYNuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or... + Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies × Service Code: 78452Performed in a facility |
18 times performed, 0.16% of his services |
38th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
17 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$12,223.98an average of $679.11 per time performed |
$1,071.00 an average of $59.50 per time performed |
MEDICINEEvaluation, testing and programming adjustment of defibri... + Evaluation, testing and programming adjustment of defibrillator with analysis, review and report × Service Code: 93284Performed in an office |
17 times performed, 0.15% of his services |
39th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
11 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$2,295.00an average of $135.00 per time performed |
$1,134.41 an average of $66.73 per time performed |
MEDICINESleep monitoring of patient (6 years or older) in sleep l... + Sleep monitoring of patient (6 years or older) in sleep lab with continued pressured respiratory assistance by mask or breathing tube × Service Code: 95811Performed in an office |
16 times performed, 0.14% of his services |
40th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
14 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$12,338.08an average of $771.13 per time performed |
$6,644.16 an average of $415.26 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTInitial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per... + Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per day × Service Code: 99223Performed in a facility |
15 times performed, 0.13% of his services |
41st
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
14 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$4,650.00an average of $310.00 per time performed |
$2,379.15 an average of $158.61 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes × Service Code: 99215Performed in a facility |
14 times performed, 0.12% of his services |
42nd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
14 patients got this service, 2% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$3,038.00an average of $217.00 per time performed |
$1,230.32 an average of $87.88 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYRadiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of abdo... + Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of abdominal aorta × Service Code: 75625Performed in a facility |
14 times performed, 0.12% of his services |
43rd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
13 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$1,218.00an average of $87.00 per time performed |
$629.16 an average of $44.94 per time performed |
MEDICINESleep monitoring of patient (6 years or older) in sleep lab + Sleep monitoring of patient (6 years or older) in sleep lab × Service Code: 95810Performed in an office |
13 times performed, 0.12% of his services |
44th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
13 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$11,643.06an average of $895.62 per time performed |
$5,221.71 an average of $401.67 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYService Code: 81003Performed in an office |
11 times performed, 0.1% of his services |
45th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
11 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$110.00an average of $10.00 per time performed |
$33.00 an average of $3.00 per time performed |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMInsertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample + Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample × Service Code: 36415Performed in an office |
11 times performed, 0.1% of his services |
46th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in AZ perform this service |
11 patients got this service, 1% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$110.00an average of $10.00 per time performed |
$32.34 an average of $2.94 per time performed |
Office Visits
Medicare reimburses office visits using a five-point scale, with five being the most intensive and costly. The chart below shows what percentage of this provider’s office visits were reimbursed at each level. A higher than average proportion of costly visits is not necessarily an indication of a problem, but it may be worth asking about.
This provider charged Medicare for about the same percentage of 5’s as his peers
Arulasanam Paul Kalanithi
Average for Specialist Providers in Arizona
Notes: Medicare redacted this data for any services provided to fewer than 11 patients. The contact information listed above is the most current we have for this provider. The services listed on this page may have been delivered at a previous address or as part of a different practice.
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Sources: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, American Medical Association
Services that begin with a letter come from CMS. All other codes and descriptions of the medical procedures are from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, copyright 2015 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Where practical, AMA’s consumer friendly translation of the CPT descriptor was used. ProPublica has received permission from the AMA to use these codes on this site.