Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Catalino Delacruz, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Bloomfield, NJ
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Delacruz 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Delacruz
Dr. Catalino Delacruz is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Bloomfield, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Delacruz performed 1,973 Medicare services across 1,449 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Delacruz received a total of $8,937 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 393 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. Delacruz 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 in practice
▲ 1,973 Medicare services
$8,937 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,973
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,449
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
467 | $7 | $55 |
| 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. |
213 | $102 | $193 |
| 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. |
187 | $72 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
178 | $156 | $720 |
| 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. |
152 | $12 | $85 |
| 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. |
125 | $67 | $110 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
113 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
93 | $172 | $455 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
90 | $68 | $281 |
| 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. |
47 | $217 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
46 | $134 | $515 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
34 | $58 | $105 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
31 | $81 | $150 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
29 | $100 | $180 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
29 | $32 | $60 |
| 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. |
27 | $112 | $215 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
25 | $143 | $250 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
19 | $34 | $40 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
17 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
14 | $92 | $160 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
13 | $22 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
12 | $72 | $90 |
| 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. |
12 | $61 | $350 |
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.
9.0% high complexity
14.6% medium
76.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,937
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,277/year across 7 years
Top 23% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
393
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
$8,937 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,657
2023
$1,436
2022
$1,190
2021
$1,373
2020
$1,192
2019
$1,078
2018
$1,012
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$284
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$187
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$169
CVRx, Inc.
$162
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$155
Novo Nordisk Inc
$125
Amgen Inc.
$105
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$77
Electromed, Inc.
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,360
Amgen Inc.
$1,010
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$760
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$751
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$531
Novo Nordisk Inc
$406
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$359
BIOTRONIK INC.
$297
Abbott Laboratories
$284
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$277
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$260
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$236
Mannkind Corporation
$231
Lilly USA, LLC
$227
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$196
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$182
Boston Scientific Corporation
$182
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$171
CVRx, Inc.
$162
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$134
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$102
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$101
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$81
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$74
PFIZER INC.
$70
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$61
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$44
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$42
Electromed, Inc.
$40
MannKind Corporation
$26
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$15
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · AIRSUPRA · AVYCAZ · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cologuard Collection Kit · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL 9 · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KAPSPARGO · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NEXLETOL · NUZYRA · ONGENTYS · ONPATTRO · Otezla · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SMARTVEST · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · Tresiba · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Victoza · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Xenleta
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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,680
Per 100K population
196.7
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Delacruz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Delacruz experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Delacruz performed 467 ekg interpretation and report 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. Delacruz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Delacruz received a total of $8,937 from 39 companies across 393 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. Delacruz's costs compare to other cardiologists in Bloomfield?
Dr. Delacruz's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Delacruz) 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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