Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashish Patel, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Consulting-driven
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. Ashish Patel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 2,886 Medicare services across 1,777 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $41,984 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 155 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in NC
$41,984 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,886
Medicare services
Top 24% in NC for cardiovascular disease
1,777
Unique beneficiaries
$101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
334 | $47 | $94 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
333 | $19 | $79 |
| 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. |
286 | $11 | $86 |
| 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. |
238 | $88 | $215 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
206 | $232 | $1,220 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
183 | $16 | $95 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
179 | $231 | $1,220 |
| 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. |
121 | $22 | $97 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
113 | $62 | $357 |
| CT scan of heart with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure. |
102 | $64 | $699 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
95 | $128 | $360 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
94 | $715 | $3,256 |
| 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. |
79 | $62 | $168 |
| 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. |
75 | $66 | $156 |
| 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. |
66 | $26 | $146 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
47 | $8 | $41 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
47 | $54 | $265 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
41 | $19 | $74 |
| 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. |
37 | $84 | $545 |
| 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. |
35 | $125 | $348 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
28 | $57 | $332 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
21 | $584 | $2,484 |
| 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. |
21 | $93 | $237 |
| 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. |
20 | $129 | $467 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
17 | $65 | $14,706 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
16 | $77 | $319 |
| 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. |
15 | $345 | $1,914 |
| 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. |
13 | $101 | $336 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
12 | $69 | $290 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
12 | $636 | $2,439 |
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.
40.2% high complexity
4.5% medium
55.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,984
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,998/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
155
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,435 (55.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,246 (36.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,303 (7.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,463
2023
$483
2022
$1,126
2021
$218
2020
$75
2019
$8,971
2018
$29,648
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$971
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$231
Medtronic, Inc.
$94
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$26
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$25
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23
ATRICURE, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$22,753
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$8,085
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,256
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,774
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,405
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$971
Medtronic, Inc.
$198
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$101
NuVasive, Inc.
$99
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$95
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$84
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
Baxter Healthcare
$20
ATRICURE, INC.
$20
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$15
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUSON P500 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Ablation Therapy Hardware · Acunav · Advisor Catheter · Amplia MRI · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BioMonitor · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · Cardiac Mapping System · Carto 3 · Carto Smarttouch · Confirm Rx · ENHERTU · ENSITE PRECISION · EP-WorkMate Recording System · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora 8 DR-T · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL EP · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · JOT DX · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · NA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · Occluders · QDOT MICRO Catheter · RHYTHMIA · Rhythmia Mapping System · Smartablate · THERAPIES · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XLIF · ZIO XT Patch
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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in NC.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
68
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS
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 remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of NC peers, with 18 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 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 334 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device 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 $41,984 from 19 companies across 155 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 Raleigh?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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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