Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Atul Prakash, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Clifton, NJ
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Prakash
Dr. Atul Prakash is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Clifton, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Prakash performed 5,688 Medicare services across 3,114 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Prakash received a total of $20,468 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Prakash 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
$20,468 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,688
Medicare services
Top 28% in NJ for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
3,114
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~284 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. |
965 | $64 | $236 |
| 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. |
643 | $65 | $245 |
| 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. |
629 | $31 | $87 |
| 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. |
627 | $19 | $87 |
| 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. |
412 | $104 | $449 |
| 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. |
348 | $11 | $59 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
332 | $62 | $197 |
| 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. |
332 | $94 | $360 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
291 | $38 | $105 |
| 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. |
181 | $27 | $148 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
85 | $79 | $274 |
| 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. |
79 | $20 | $112 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
77 | $148 | $796 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
75 | $83 | $303 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
74 | $43 | $123 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
68 | $16 | $93 |
| 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. |
56 | $10 | $72 |
| 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. |
45 | $82 | $363 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
42 | $16 | $120 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, low complexity Initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day, involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 45 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
42 | $79 | $438 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
41 | $66 | $212 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
31 | $59 | $318 |
| 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. |
26 | $136 | $664 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
24 | $21 | $86 |
| 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. |
24 | $750 | $1,500 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
23 | $422 | $1,809 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
22 | $82 | $1,057 |
| 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 | $66 | $11,000 |
| 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. |
21 | $54 | $262 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
14 | $23 | $222 |
| 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. |
14 | $125 | $550 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
13 | $49 | $168 |
| 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. |
11 | $52 | $900 |
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.
14.2% high complexity
0.9% medium
84.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,468
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,924/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in NJ for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
25
Companies
156
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$14,365 (70.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,990 (29.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$113 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$570
2023
$4,513
2022
$361
2021
$897
2020
$475
2019
$2,193
2018
$11,459
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$240
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$113
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
BIOTRONIK INC.
$41
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
CORDIS US CORP.
$18
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14,627
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,329
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$765
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$395
Amgen Inc.
$370
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$355
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$333
Abbott Laboratories
$256
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$190
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$127
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$124
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$106
CORDIS US CORP.
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$79
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$76
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$29
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$29
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
ABIOMED
$20
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
PFIZER INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 86.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · Arctic Front · Azure · BIOMONITOR · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Carto CFAE · Carto Smarttouch · Claria MRI · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · Edora 8 DR-T · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · FARXIGA · FFRct · GENERAL THERAPIES · ICDs · Impella · KAPSPARGO · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · MYNX CONTROL · MYNX CONTROLTM · Micra · Mosaic · Mynx Venous VCD · PRALUENT · PRECISE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RAIN SHEATH · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Viva · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (70%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
75
Per 100K population
14.5
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Prakash is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in NJ), with research-focused 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. Prakash experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Prakash performed 965 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. Prakash receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Prakash received a total of $20,468 from 25 companies across 156 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. Prakash's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Clifton?
Dr. Prakash's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Prakash) 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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