Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sapan Talati, M.D
Cardiovascular Disease · Cedar Knolls, NJ
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
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. Talati
Dr. Sapan Talati is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Cedar Knolls, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Talati performed 15,398 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Talati received a total of $8,506 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 430 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. Talati 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in NJ
$8,506 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗15,398
Medicare services
Top 0% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,779 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
1,751 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
1,374 | $101 | $300 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,100 | $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. |
1,100 | $33 | $100 |
| 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. |
1,024 | $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. |
878 | $45 | $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. |
608 | $34 | $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. |
606 | $21 | $100 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
552 | $43 | $125 |
| 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. |
525 | $101 | $300 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
505 | $119 | $555 |
| 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. |
379 | $71 | $250 |
| 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. |
296 | $55 | $500 |
| 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. |
225 | $142 | $450 |
| 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. |
218 | $120 | $400 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
207 | $53 | $150 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
202 | $44 | $150 |
| 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. |
198 | $380 | $1,867 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
185 | $140 | $495 |
| 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. |
163 | $67 | $200 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
130 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
118 | $4 | $25 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
114 | $16 | $50 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
102 | $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. |
100 | $787 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
96 | $161 | $650 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
85 | $31 | $125 |
| 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. |
79 | $242 | $375 |
| 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. |
67 | $170 | $350 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 56 | $196 | $700 |
| 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. |
52 | $11 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $148 | $400 |
| 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. |
39 | $60 | $500 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
36 | $19 | $100 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
36 | $88 | $275 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
36 | $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. |
36 | $3 | $50 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
35 | $93 | $350 |
| 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. |
27 | $23 | $100 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
26 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
21 | $4,103 | $10,000 |
| 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. |
21 | $476 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
20 | $111 | $300 |
| 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. |
19 | $210 | $1,500 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
18 | $181 | $475 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
16 | $45 | $150 |
| 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. |
16 | $151 | $500 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
14 | $58 | $200 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
14 | $50 | $75 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
13 | $140 | $600 |
| 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. |
13 | $220 | $650 |
| 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 | $60 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
12 | $227 | $650 |
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.
4.6% high complexity
10.0% medium
85.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,506
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,215/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
430
Payment records
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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
$1,480
2023
$1,288
2022
$1,513
2021
$1,788
2020
$795
2019
$730
2018
$911
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$178
Boston Scientific Corporation
$170
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Medtronic, Inc.
$135
Abbott Laboratories
$114
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$100
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$94
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$65
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$63
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$42
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
CVRx, Inc.
$38
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$920
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$832
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$626
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$612
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$470
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$460
Medtronic, Inc.
$451
PFIZER INC.
$400
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$376
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$335
Novo Nordisk Inc
$283
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$268
ABIOMED
$251
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$227
Abbott Laboratories
$213
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$161
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$159
Amgen Inc.
$150
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$126
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$107
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$105
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$94
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$66
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$41
ATRICURE, INC.
$38
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$38
CVRx, Inc.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$31
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$28
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$27
Penumbra, Inc.
$19
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$14
kaleo, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
588
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
GREYSTONE PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Talati is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NJ), with 18 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. Talati experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Talati performed 1,779 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Talati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Talati received a total of $8,506 from 44 companies across 430 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. Talati's costs compare to other cardiologists in Cedar Knolls?
Dr. Talati's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Talati) 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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