Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lokesh Tejwani, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Matthews, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Tejwani
Dr. Lokesh Tejwani is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Matthews, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tejwani performed 3,207 Medicare services across 1,805 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tejwani received a total of $12,449 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 342 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. Tejwani 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 21% volume in NC
$12,449 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,207
Medicare services
Top 21% in NC for cardiovascular disease
1,805
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| External counterpulsation, per treatment session | 880 | $75 | $900 |
| 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. |
677 | $65 | $291 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
314 | $9 | $33 |
| 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. |
289 | $6 | $33 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
176 | $46 | $201 |
| 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. |
122 | $101 | $425 |
| 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. |
66 | $15 | $98 |
| 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. |
66 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
60 | $55 | $288 |
| 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. |
57 | $132 | $562 |
| 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. |
56 | $85 | $484 |
| 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. |
53 | $90 | $283 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
52 | $82 | $318 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
44 | $7 | $321 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 36 | $8 | $54 |
| 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. |
34 | $57 | $300 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
24 | $18 | $68 |
| CT coronary angiography data analysis Review of CT scan data to assess the severity of heart artery disease and examine anatomical details. |
21 | $61 | $108 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
21 | $12 | $40 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $18 | $70 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
18 | $5 | $22 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
18 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
16 | $76 | $491 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
16 | $18 | $127 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
16 | $63 | $323 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $116 | $614 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
15 | $24 | $125 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $75 | $471 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $20 | $75 |
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.
6.0% high complexity
11.2% medium
82.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,449
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,778/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
342
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
$11,992 (96.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$457 (3.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,177
2023
$1,009
2022
$1,598
2021
$3,231
2020
$390
2019
$2,117
2018
$1,927
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$831
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$308
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$271
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$208
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$127
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$92
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$68
ABIOMED
$58
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$7
Top 3 companies account for 64.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$6,403
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,005
Amgen Inc.
$753
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$682
HeartFlow, Inc.
$548
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$454
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$271
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$252
Boston Scientific Corporation
$249
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$204
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$202
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$189
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$152
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$143
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$142
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$127
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$116
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$88
PFIZER INC.
$63
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$63
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$61
ABIOMED
$58
Lundbeck LLC
$58
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$46
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
CSL Behring
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Agilis HisPro · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Bidil · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · INJECTAFER · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Ranexa · Repatha · SAMSCA · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
7.3
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER
7.8 mi
7.8 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. Tejwani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% 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. Tejwani experienced with external counterpulsation, per treatment session?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tejwani performed 880 external counterpulsation, per treatment session 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. Tejwani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tejwani received a total of $12,449 from 30 companies across 342 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. Tejwani's costs compare to other cardiologists in Matthews?
Dr. Tejwani's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Tejwani) 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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