Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Darshan Godkar, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Cedar Knolls, NJ
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Godkar
Dr. Darshan Godkar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Cedar Knolls, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Godkar performed 18,984 Medicare services across 5,912 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Godkar received a total of $194,107 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 835 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Godkar 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
▲ Top 0% volume in NJ
$194,107 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,984
Medicare services
Top 0% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
5,912
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~999 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 patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
2,273 | $41 | $125 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
2,273 | $33 | $100 |
| 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. |
2,264 | $101 | $300 |
| 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. |
2,139 | $11 | $50 |
| Remote physiological data monitoring, 30 days Collection and interpretation of physical parameters transmitted by the patient or caregiver over a 30-day period, requiring at least 30 minutes of professional time. |
2,136 | $43 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,849 | $44 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,162 | $33 | $100 |
| 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. |
1,155 | $21 | $100 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
820 | $42 | $125 |
| 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. |
315 | $55 | $500 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
292 | $51 | $150 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
281 | $43 | $150 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
216 | $138 | $493 |
| 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. |
214 | $402 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
212 | $60 | $500 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
183 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
170 | $126 | $400 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
149 | $4 | $25 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
106 | $239 | $375 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
88 | $21 | $75 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
88 | $780 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
80 | $143 | $450 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
71 | $16 | $50 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
57 | $19 | $100 |
| 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. |
53 | $645 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
48 | $22 | $100 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
39 | $206 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
38 | $3,993 | $10,000 |
| 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. |
28 | $79 | $250 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
24 | $174 | $350 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
23 | $52 | $150 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
22 | $72 | $200 |
| 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. |
20 | $7 | $40 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
14 | $16 | $65 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
12 | $15 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
12 | $3 | $50 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 12 | $210 | $700 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
11 | $631 | $3,000 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
11 | $155 | $800 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
11 | $90 | $275 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
9.7% medium
89.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$194,107
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $27,730/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
835
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$174,114 (89.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,310 (8.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,683 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$22,919
2023
$33,635
2022
$29,955
2021
$33,996
2020
$13,477
2019
$21,651
2018
$38,473
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$9,483
Amgen Inc.
$5,813
Lilly USA, LLC
$4,420
Abbott Laboratories
$1,299
Boston Scientific Corporation
$812
CVRx, Inc.
$153
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$87
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$79
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$59
Novo Nordisk Inc
$51
ATRICURE, INC.
$46
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$41
United Therapeutics Corporation
$35
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$21
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Itamar Medical Inc
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$69,772
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55,967
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35,400
Lilly USA, LLC
$8,204
Medtronic, Inc.
$7,220
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,986
Abbott Laboratories
$2,901
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,820
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,083
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$812
Penumbra, Inc.
$794
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$479
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$456
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$368
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$341
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$329
Novo Nordisk Inc
$325
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$283
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$269
CVRx, Inc.
$231
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$176
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$171
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$128
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$124
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$114
ATRICURE, INC.
$106
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$104
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$94
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$94
Lundbeck LLC
$93
PFIZER INC.
$90
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$67
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$56
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$44
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$43
ABIOMED
$43
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$36
United Therapeutics Corporation
$35
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$30
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$29
Baxter Healthcare
$27
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$27
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$24
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Itamar Medical Inc
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$14
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 83.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(1653) Diagnostic ECG Service · (5044) MCOT · (7882) Image Guided Therapy Und · ACCENT · AMPLATZER AMULET · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Aimovig · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVI Systems · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · EDARBI · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - STENTS · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - Therapies · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Impella · Indigo System · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · JUXTAPID · KRYSTEXXA · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX DX · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitigare · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · Optimizer · Otezla · Ozempic · PASCAL · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PREVNAR 20 · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Roszet · SHINGRIX · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYNERGY · Saxenda · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TYVASO · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WatchPATONE · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIENCE SKYPOINT
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 (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for cardiovascular disease in NJ.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
588
Per 100K population
115.2
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
GREYSTONE PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Godkar is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of NJ peers, 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. Godkar experienced with remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Godkar performed 2,273 remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 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. Godkar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Godkar received a total of $194,107 from 53 companies across 835 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. Godkar's costs compare to other cardiologists in Cedar Knolls?
Dr. Godkar's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Godkar) 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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