Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bipinchandra Patel, D.O.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Livonia, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Patel
Dr. Bipinchandra Patel is a vascular surgery physician in Livonia, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,931 Medicare services across 1,438 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $16,137 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 259 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. Patel 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in MI
$16,137 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,931
Medicare services
Top 15% in MI for vascular surgery physician
1,438
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,350 | $0 | $0 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
354 | $28 | $81 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
262 | $44 | $90 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
231 | $18 | $70 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
117 | $70 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
105 | $10 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
92 | $184 | $450 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
75 | $56 | $120 |
| 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. |
40 | $41 | $150 |
| 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. |
38 | $141 | $400 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
29 | $9 | $50 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
25 | $993 | $2,500 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
25 | $42 | $67 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
22 | $46 | $117 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
20 | $20 | $45 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
20 | $84 | $160 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
19 | $12 | $65 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
16 | $116 | $400 |
| 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. |
16 | $74 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
15 | $19 | $60 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
14 | $571 | $1,200 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure. |
13 | $32 | $71 |
| Amputation of both lower leg bones | 11 | $746 | $1,600 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
11 | $557 | $1,300 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
11 | $18 | $50 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
84.5% medium
15.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,137
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,305/year across 7 years
Top 16% in MI for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
259
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
$16,137 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,434
2023
$7,658
2022
$3,527
2021
$1,005
2020
$414
2019
$399
2018
$700
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix LLC
$1,148
Abbott Laboratories
$566
Boston Scientific Corporation
$284
Kerecis Limited
$173
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$164
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,141
Endologix LLC
$2,560
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,410
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,647
Boston Scientific Corporation
$641
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$559
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$380
Kerecis Limited
$317
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$238
PFIZER INC.
$208
Bolton Medical Inc
$205
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$158
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$142
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$140
BSN Medical Inc
$128
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$127
ACELL, INC.
$122
Inari Medical, Inc.
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$112
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$100
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$66
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$55
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$45
EKOS Corporation
$37
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$36
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$35
Covidien LP
$35
ConvaTec Inc.
$33
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$31
CryoLife, Inc.
$25
Avinger Inc.
$24
Organogenesis Inc.
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$21
MY01 Inc.
$20
KCI USA, Inc
$19
Penumbra, Inc.
$18
ABIOMED
$18
KCI USA, Inc.
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$13
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$13
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$12
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Advanced Critical Devices, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 62.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVAC · ANGIOJET · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARMADA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Acculink carotid stent system · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · AngioJet XMI · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · COVERA · CellerateRx · DEFINITY · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Definity · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENDOCROSS Device · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · EkoSonic · Emboshield NAV6 system · Endurant · FLEX Vessel Prep System · FLOSEAL · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL - STENTS · GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · HawkOne · IGT_D Peripheral · Impella · Integra · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · JOBST FORMEN AMBITION · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LifeVest · LigaSure · MANTA · MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor · OMNILINK ELITE · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · PANTHERIS · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PICO · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PREVENA · Palindrome · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · PhotoFix · PlasmaBlade · Puraply · RENASYS TOUCH · RESTOREFLOW · ROTALINK · Relay Plus · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · STARCLOSE SE · SUPERA · Santyl · Stravix · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · Torus Stent Graft System · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VENASEAL · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VenaCure 1470 Pro · Venclose Maven Catheter · XACT · XARELTO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
72
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA
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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of MI peers, with 19 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. Patel experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 2,350 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $16,137 from 48 companies across 259 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. Patel's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Livonia?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Patel) 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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