Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vinod Kapoor, M.D.
Optician · Bayonne, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kapoor
Dr. Vinod Kapoor is an optician specialist in Bayonne, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kapoor performed 1,084 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kapoor received a total of $20,591 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 542 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. Kapoor 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 49% volume in NJ
$20,591 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,084
Medicare services
Top 49% in NJ for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$94
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 (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. |
386 | $76 | $180 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
145 | $53 | $100 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
119 | $41 | $75 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
103 | $90 | $250 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
69 | $54 | $500 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
56 | $85 | $500 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
44 | $412 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
35 | $105 | $224 |
| 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. |
29 | $109 | $325 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
15 | $120 | $500 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
14 | $186 | $600 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
14 | $204 | $450 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
14 | $150 | $450 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
14 | $157 | $500 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
14 | $189 | $500 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
13 | $255 | $600 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,591
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,942/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
542
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
$3,190
2023
$3,611
2022
$2,972
2021
$3,151
2020
$1,375
2019
$4,211
2018
$2,081
Payments by company (2024)
EMD Serono, Inc.
$1,451
ABBVIE INC.
$416
Medtronic, Inc.
$206
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$197
Biogen, Inc.
$166
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$144
Lilly USA, LLC
$144
UCB, Inc.
$90
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$86
Lundbeck LLC
$53
PFIZER INC.
$52
SK Life Science, Inc.
$48
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$29
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Neurelis, Inc.
$14
ARGENX US, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
EMD Serono, Inc.
$7,746
Abbott Laboratories
$1,432
ABBVIE INC.
$1,265
Monteris Medical Corporation
$875
SK Life Science, Inc.
$762
Biogen, Inc.
$685
Medtronic, Inc.
$671
Lundbeck LLC
$489
UCB, Inc.
$483
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$451
Celgene Corporation
$411
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$396
Lilly USA, LLC
$351
AbbVie Inc.
$343
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$298
EISAI INC.
$235
Allergan, Inc.
$225
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$219
Neurelis, Inc.
$188
ARGENX US, INC.
$169
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$163
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$157
Boston Scientific Corporation
$156
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$155
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$149
Amgen Inc.
$148
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$144
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$143
Stryker Corporation
$130
US WorldMeds, LLC
$128
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$113
Grifols USA, LLC
$106
PFIZER INC.
$100
Penumbra, Inc.
$96
Eisai Inc.
$74
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$69
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$67
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$62
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$59
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
Mallinckrodt LLC
$39
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$23
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$18
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of all-time payments
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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
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
13,917
County median income
$90,032
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAREPOINT HEALTH - BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Kapoor is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Kapoor experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kapoor performed 386 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Kapoor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kapoor received a total of $20,591 from 58 companies across 542 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. Kapoor's costs compare to other opticians in Bayonne?
Dr. Kapoor'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. Kapoor) 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 →
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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.
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