Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vijay Patel, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Mount Clemens, MI
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Vijay Patel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mount Clemens, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,055 Medicare services across 1,957 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $5,247 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 268 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. 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 16% volume in MI
$5,247 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,055
Medicare services
Top 16% in MI for cardiovascular disease
1,957
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~161 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. |
646 | $11 | $44 |
| 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. |
583 | $63 | $113 |
| 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. |
520 | $88 | $177 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
166 | $90 | $264 |
| 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. |
139 | $95 | $168 |
| 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. |
115 | $130 | $310 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
94 | $16 | $57 |
| 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. |
88 | $15 | $60 |
| 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. |
88 | $10 | $25 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
72 | $142 | $370 |
| 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. |
66 | $64 | $122 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
65 | $55 | $190 |
| 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. |
63 | $22 | $63 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
47 | $80 | $197 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
47 | $13 | $37 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
47 | $2 | $7 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
38 | $128 | $232 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
32 | $26 | $110 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $127 | $255 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
21 | $179 | $975 |
| 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. |
20 | $7 | $27 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
20 | $20 | $200 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
18 | $84 | $422 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
17 | $49 | $270 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
15 | $18 | $46 |
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.
13.8% high complexity
12.2% medium
74.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,247
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $750/year across 7 years
Top 37% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
268
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
$4,447 (84.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$800 (15.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,028
2023
$922
2022
$794
2021
$1,194
2020
$184
2019
$820
2018
$305
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$242
Amgen Inc.
$138
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$119
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$111
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$94
PFIZER INC.
$66
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
United Therapeutics Corporation
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Teleflex LLC
$19
Philips North America LLC
$19
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Inari Medical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$975
Amgen Inc.
$704
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$525
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$468
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$407
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$397
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$380
PFIZER INC.
$308
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$111
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$111
Boston Scientific Corporation
$94
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$77
Abbott Laboratories
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$48
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$45
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$42
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Pulmonx Corporation
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$32
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$29
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$22
United Therapeutics Corporation
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$21
Teleflex LLC
$19
QOL Medical, LLC
$19
Philips North America LLC
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$16
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Inari Medical, Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · ACTHAR · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CHARTIS CATHETER · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Corlanor · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FUROSCIX · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · MULTAQ · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Otezla · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Primescan Connect · Repatha · S · SHINGRIX · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Sucraid · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TRAPLINER · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · TYVASO · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Yupelri
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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
253
Per 100K population
28.8
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
MCLAREN MACOMB
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 an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 646 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $5,247 from 39 companies across 268 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 cardiologists in Mount Clemens?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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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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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