Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ajit Puri, M.D.

Neuroradiology Physician · Worcester, MA
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology — Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
Consulting-driven
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655
5083348329
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1689833105 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Puri

Dr. Ajit Puri is a neuroradiology physician in Worcester, MA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Puri performed 368 Medicare services across 339 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Puri received a total of $436,013 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 326 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuroradiology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Puri 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 368 Medicare services $436,013 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
368
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in MA for neuroradiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
339
Unique beneficiaries
$166
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~20 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
69 $10 $239
Intracranial artery catheter insertion
A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
42 $258 $2,085
Neck artery catheter insertion with radiology review
A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure.
42 $347 $2,116
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast
A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye.
39 $32 $198
Brain artery catheterization
A tube is inserted into an artery in the brain for diagnosis or treatment, with review by a radiologist.
38 $204 $1,767
Blood vessel imaging
Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels.
33 $71 $424
CT scan of upper spine, without contrast
A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye.
22 $38 $272
Radiologist review of image for embolization
A radiologist reviews medical images to guide the insertion of material designed to block blood flow.
21 $56 $327
Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery 19 $914 $5,035
Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch
Insertion of a tube into a small artery in the chest or arm. This is the first catheter placed in a specific third-order branch of the artery.
15 $128 $9,703
Chest artery catheter insertion with radiology review
A tube is inserted into an artery in the chest for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure.
14 $162 $1,492
3D radiographic procedure
A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures.
14 $8 $48
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.
41.0% high complexity
25.5% medium
33.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$436,013
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $62,288/year across 7 years
Top 8% in MA for neuroradiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
326
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$324,005 (74.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$71,056 (16.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$40,951 (9.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$96,939
2023
$20,379
2022
$37,621
2021
$39,026
2020
$44,665
2019
$99,956
2018
$97,427

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$35,049
MicroVention, Inc.
$23,625
Stryker Corporation
$15,750
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$15,330
Agile Devices, Inc.
$6,300
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$850
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Top 3 companies account for 76.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$232,675
MicroVention, Inc.
$71,652
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$68,875
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$19,716
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$16,645
Agile Devices, Inc.
$6,300
Imperative Care, Inc
$5,166
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$4,473
Balt USA, LLC
$3,641
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$3,000
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,059
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$850
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$411
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$149
phenox Inc.
$145
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$83
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$72
Penumbra, Inc.
$65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Top 3 companies account for 85.6% of all-time 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 →

The majority of payments (74%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for neuroradiology physician in MA.

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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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. Puri is an interventional cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of MA peers, with 18 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. Puri experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Puri performed 69 sedation by physician, 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. Puri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Puri received a total of $436,013 from 19 companies across 326 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. Puri's costs compare to other neuroradiology physicians in Worcester?
Dr. Puri's average Medicare payment per service is $166. 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. Puri) 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. 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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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 →