Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vasu Saini, M.D.

Vascular Neurology Physician · Miami Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4302 ALTON RD STE 830, Miami Beach, FL 33140
3056742404
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1487048864 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Saini from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saini

Dr. Vasu Saini is a vascular neurology physician in Miami Beach, FL, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saini performed 325 Medicare services across 272 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saini received a total of $43,805 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 420 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular neurology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Saini is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 48% volume in FL$ $43,805 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
325
Medicare services
Top 48% in FL for vascular neurology physician
272
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~30 Medicare services per year of practice

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes51$12$80
Initial hospital admission, high complexity42$147$869
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity41$68$304
Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, additional second, third order and beyond30$48$267
Review by radiologist of additional artery image28$40$692
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity22$102$439
Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist19$365$2,395
Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image18$81$1,183
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity17$106$599
Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist16$153$819
Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist15$332$1,883
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access15$13$157
Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist11$183$1,446
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$43,805
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,258/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for vascular neurology physician
21
Companies
420
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$23,985 (54.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,348 (30.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,473 (14.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17,029
2023
$10,741
2022
$11,380
2021
$4,182
2020
$331
2019
$24
2018
$119

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$21,020
Stryker Corporation
$8,305
MicroVention, Inc.
$4,119
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$3,212
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,178
Vasorum USA Inc.
$639
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$622
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$580
Imperative Care, Inc
$449
Scientia Vascular
$391
Balt USA, LLC
$350
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$238
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$187
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$169
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$109
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$40
Surmodics, Inc.
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$22
Amgen Inc.
$20
Theragen, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 76.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (55%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for vascular neurology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $13,478 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular Neurology Physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Saini is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Saini experienced with use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saini performed 51 use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Saini receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saini received a total of $43,805 from 21 companies across 420 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Saini's costs compare to other vascular neurology physicians in Miami Beach?
Dr. Saini's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Saini) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →