Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dwijesh Patel, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Interventional
— Practice combining cardiac and interventional services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Patel from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
Are you Dr. Patel?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Dwijesh Patel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,513 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $27,624 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 105 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 22% volume in NC
$27,624 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,513
Medicare services
Top 22% in NC for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
708 | $89 | $278 |
| 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. |
453 | $6 | $31 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 338 | $177 | $1,015 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
296 | $44 | $124 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
255 | $97 | $535 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
177 | $88 | $567 |
| 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. |
176 | $399 | $2,012 |
| 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. |
135 | $62 | $221 |
| 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. |
120 | $10 | $156 |
| 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. |
101 | $290 | $1,255 |
| 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. |
92 | $113 | $406 |
| 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. |
88 | $93 | $317 |
| 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. |
78 | $47 | $257 |
| 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. |
69 | $9 | $61 |
| 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. |
58 | $135 | $587 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 48 | $203 | $1,153 |
| 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. |
32 | $101 | $459 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
30 | $47 | $242 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
30 | $89 | $322 |
| 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. |
19 | $121 | $538 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
18 | $71 | $339 |
| 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. |
17 | $9 | $52 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
17 | $20 | $95 |
| 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. |
17 | $133 | $884 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
15 | $495 | $2,263 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 15 | $261 | $1,284 |
| 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. |
14 | $18 | $94 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
13 | $52 | $211 |
| Coronary stent placement with plaque removal A procedure to clear plaque from a single coronary artery, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
13 | $412 | $2,022 |
| 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. |
12 | $16 | $82 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
12 | $20 | $129 |
| 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. |
12 | $11 | $55 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
12 | $32 | $337 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $16 | $49 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
11 | $71 | $283 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
24.5% high complexity
22.3% medium
53.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,624
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,946/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
105
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,121
2023
$13,585
2022
$192
2021
$40
2020
$72
2019
$141
2018
$1,474
Payments by company (2024)
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$11,248
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$418
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$162
Boston Scientific Corporation
$93
Abbott Laboratories
$74
Inari Medical, Inc.
$69
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$24
Philips North America LLC
$19
Terumo Medical Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$23,751
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,178
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$828
CORDIS US CORP.
$625
Boston Scientific Corporation
$196
Inari Medical, Inc.
$183
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$179
Corindus Inc.
$159
ABIOMED
$113
Abbott Laboratories
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Philips North America LLC
$19
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Terumo Medical Corporation
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 93.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(P88) IGT Devices FM · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · ANDEXXA · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDENE · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EkoSonic · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · HawkOne · Impella · Inpefa · LifeVest · METACROSS OTW · ONYX FRONTIER · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RAIN SHEATH · RESOLUTE ONYX · RESONATE · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
121
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
REX HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 & interventional specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in NC), with 16 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 708 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $27,624 from 24 companies across 105 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 $103. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Cardiologists in Raleigh
Browse cardiologists in Raleigh ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Cardiologists in NC
Cardiologists ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Cardiologists in NC
Which NC cardiologists receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
ShockWave Medical, Inc Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from ShockWave Medical, Inc.
By company
Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
By company
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp).
About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology