Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Divyang Patel, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Fayetteville, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
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. Divyang Patel is an interventional cardiology specialist in Fayetteville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 4,587 Medicare services across 3,165 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $6,567 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NC
$6,567 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,587
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for interventional cardiology
3,165
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,173 | $89 | $149 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
719 | $43 | $65 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
559 | $90 | $120 |
| 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. |
435 | $10 | $110 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
283 | $46 | $715 |
| 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. |
279 | $319 | $2,000 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
226 | $134 | $1,370 |
| 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. |
169 | $94 | $275 |
| 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. |
126 | $126 | $220 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
102 | $5 | $55 |
| 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. |
92 | $58 | $110 |
| 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. |
68 | $130 | $369 |
| 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. |
67 | $115 | $300 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
56 | $19 | $350 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
56 | $608 | $1,600 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
49 | $46 | $605 |
| 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. |
43 | $60 | $153 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $160 | $220 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 19 | $148 | $840 |
| 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. |
19 | $38 | $124 |
| 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. |
17 | $390 | $1,500 |
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.
5.7% high complexity
43.8% medium
50.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,567
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $938/year across 7 years
Top 40% in NC for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
355
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
$6,567 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,303
2023
$1,191
2022
$857
2021
$1,083
2020
$495
2019
$1,097
2018
$540
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$258
Vital Connect, Inc
$144
Abbott Laboratories
$126
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$107
PFIZER INC.
$93
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$86
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$82
BIOTRONIK INC.
$67
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
Inari Medical, Inc.
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$26
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
Philips North America LLC
$22
Endologix LLC
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$15
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$787
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$695
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$614
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$388
Amgen Inc.
$321
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$284
PFIZER INC.
$266
ABIOMED
$258
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$192
Abbott Laboratories
$190
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$190
Inari Medical, Inc.
$184
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$175
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$154
Medtronic, Inc.
$144
Vital Connect, Inc
$144
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$141
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$95
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$93
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$87
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$86
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$84
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$82
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$82
Masimo Corporation
$80
BIOTRONIK INC.
$67
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$62
Lundbeck LLC
$61
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$49
Novo Nordisk Inc
$41
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
AtriCure, Inc.
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
Philips North America LLC
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$22
Endologix LLC
$21
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$19
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$19
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$15
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.9% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$58,780
Nearest hospital
FAYETTEVILLE NC VA MEDICAL CENTER
2.0 mi
2.0 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 cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), 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. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,173 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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 $6,567 from 49 companies across 355 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 interventional cardiologists in Fayetteville?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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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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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