Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nasser Youssef, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Camden, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Youssef
Dr. Nasser Youssef is a vascular surgery physician in Camden, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Youssef performed 1,454 Medicare services across 1,176 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Youssef received a total of $3,273 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Youssef 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 28% volume in NJ
$3,273 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,454
Medicare services
Top 28% in NJ for vascular surgery physician
1,176
Unique beneficiaries
$234
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
237 | $67 | $164 |
| 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. |
147 | $146 | $430 |
| Tying or banding of surgically created artery-vein connection This procedure involves closing off a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein by tying or banding it. |
109 | $176 | $1,220 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
93 | $122 | $604 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
91 | $170 | $1,054 |
| 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. |
89 | $83 | $284 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
84 | $542 | $2,165 |
| 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. |
78 | $111 | $291 |
| Arm artery aneurysm repair with graft Surgical repair of an aneurysm or artery in the arm using a graft to restore blood flow. |
56 | $830 | $3,245 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
55 | $15 | $60 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
53 | $191 | $855 |
| Kidney transplant Surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a donor into a patient whose kidneys have failed. |
42 | $1,673 | $7,818 |
| Blood clot removal from hemodialysis graft This procedure involves the removal of a blood clot from a hemodialysis graft to restore proper blood flow for dialysis treatment. |
37 | $480 | $2,000 |
| Donor kidney preparation for transplantation This procedure involves the preparation of a donor kidney for transplantation. It does not include the actual surgical removal or implantation of the organ. |
36 | $192 | $1,188 |
| 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. |
33 | $74 | $200 |
| Removal of infected graft from arm or leg This procedure involves the surgical removal of a graft that has become infected in the arm or leg. |
29 | $337 | $1,835 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
21 | $581 | $2,455 |
| Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes | 20 | $111 | $836 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
20 | $69 | $167 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
18 | $254 | $1,033 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
18 | $70 | $274 |
| Donor kidney and vein preparation for transplantation This procedure involves preparing a donor kidney and its associated veins for the purpose of transplantation into a recipient. |
17 | $92 | $695 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
15 | $71 | $275 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
15 | $107 | $450 |
| Abdominal cavity tube removal This procedure involves the removal of a tube located in the abdominal cavity. |
14 | $134 | $725 |
| Donor kidney and artery preparation for transplant This procedure involves preparing a donor kidney and its associated arteries for transplantation into a recipient. |
14 | $80 | $610 |
| 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. |
13 | $144 | $365 |
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.
17.3% high complexity
23.8% medium
58.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,273
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $468/year across 7 years
Bottom 41% in NJ for vascular surgery physician
18
Companies
55
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
$3,273 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$600
2023
$692
2022
$714
2021
$206
2020
$163
2019
$371
2018
$526
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$219
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$166
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117
Haemonetics Corporation
$98
Top 3 companies account for 83.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$815
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$770
CryoLife, Inc.
$358
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$256
Haemonetics Corporation
$196
Medtronic, Inc.
$158
Baxter Healthcare
$144
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117
GENZYME CORPORATION
$99
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$99
Ethicon US, LLC
$92
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
AtriCure, Inc.
$27
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$23
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Relypsa, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · COVERA · CROSSER · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EXALT Model D · Echelon Flex · Envarsus · Envarsus XR (SP) · FLOSEAL · GLIDEPATH · LUTONIX · MATRIXNEURO · OCTAPLAS · ONPATTRO · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Santyl · TEG6S HEMOSTASIS SYSTEM · THYMOGLOBULIN · Veltassa · WAVELINQ
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
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
81
Per 100K population
15.5
County median income
$86,384
Nearest hospital
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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. Youssef is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in NJ), 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. Youssef experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Youssef performed 237 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Youssef receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Youssef received a total of $3,273 from 18 companies across 55 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. Youssef's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Camden?
Dr. Youssef's average Medicare payment per service is $234. 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. Youssef) 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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About this page
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.
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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