Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Japhet Joseph, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Bay City, MI
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
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. Joseph 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. Joseph
Dr. Japhet Joseph is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Bay City, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Joseph performed 5,452 Medicare services across 2,937 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Joseph received a total of $5,930 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 336 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Joseph 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in MI
$5,930 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,452
Medicare services
Top 3% in MI for cardiovascular disease
2,937
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,304 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
1,178 | $84 | $126 |
| 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. |
948 | $62 | $87 |
| 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. |
388 | $10 | $80 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 194 | $181 | $625 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
194 | $136 | $236 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
190 | $39 | $110 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
142 | $451 | $1,400 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
142 | $125 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
123 | $144 | $300 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
80 | $52 | $120 |
| 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. |
67 | $89 | $121 |
| 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. |
53 | $45 | $81 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
38 | $16 | $44 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
38 | $11 | $33 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
37 | $406 | $1,045 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
37 | $22 | $35 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
35 | $6 | $18 |
| Balloon dilation of single coronary artery or branch A procedure to widen a single coronary artery or its branch using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
33 | $399 | $1,100 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
32 | $12 | $114 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
32 | $13 | $58 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
32 | $31 | $52 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 32 | $195 | $700 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
28 | $30 | $75 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $102 | $184 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 19 | $265 | $825 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
17 | $83 | $206 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $142 | $217 |
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.
15.7% high complexity
4.0% medium
80.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,930
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $847/year across 7 years
Top 33% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
336
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
$5,595 (94.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$335 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$138
2023
$116
2022
$377
2021
$563
2020
$1,058
2019
$1,733
2018
$1,946
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$131
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$6
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$886
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$768
Amgen Inc.
$683
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$593
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$388
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$385
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$349
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$342
PFIZER INC.
$243
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$171
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$168
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$116
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$116
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$110
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$78
Lundbeck LLC
$74
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$67
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
ABIOMED
$50
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$47
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$33
Terumo Medical Corporation
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$27
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$25
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$25
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6399) Angio iFR · ASSURITY · Alinity · Asahi Fielder XT cornary guide wire · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · COROFLOW · CardioMEMS HF System · Claria MRI · Compia MRI · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · Glidesheath · Hi-Torque Balance guide wires · Hi-Torque Pilot guide wire · Impella · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · Livalo · MINI TREK · MULTAQ · Micra · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · OPTIS · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRESSUREWIRE · Pacemakers · Pouch · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · TherOx DS2 Console · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · Xience Sierra CSS · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience cornary stent systems · ZYPITAMAG (pitavastatin)
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
24.2
County median income
$60,523
Nearest hospital
MCLAREN BAY REGION
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
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. Joseph is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Joseph experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Joseph performed 1,304 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Joseph receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Joseph received a total of $5,930 from 32 companies across 336 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. Joseph's costs compare to other cardiologists in Bay City?
Dr. Joseph's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Joseph) 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 →
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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.
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