Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rupa Patel, MD
Optician · Cranford, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Rupa Patel is an optician specialist in Cranford, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 14,006 Medicare services across 6,532 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $3,334 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 189 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Patel 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 4% volume in NJ
$3,334 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,006
Medicare services
Top 4% in NJ for optician
6,532
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
4,000 | $4 | $12 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
2,078 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,306 | $102 | $275 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
894 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
856 | $8 | $34 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 791 | $37 | $326 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
758 | $9 | $115 |
| 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. |
588 | $71 | $188 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
329 | $8 | $13 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
310 | $8 | $33 |
| 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. |
310 | $137 | $412 |
| 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. |
287 | $68 | $179 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
240 | $10 | $316 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
206 | $97 | $388 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
192 | $216 | $890 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
130 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
88 | $111 | $336 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
75 | $29 | $588 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
73 | $348 | $1,861 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
73 | $178 | $1,275 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 71 | $18 | $76 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
43 | $327 | $1,764 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
28 | $51 | $425 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
28 | $5 | $21 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
28 | $4 | $17 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
26 | $21 | $59 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
24 | $67 | $350 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
22 | $18 | $76 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
18 | $72 | $958 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
16 | $63 | $300 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
15 | $340 | $2,290 |
| 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. |
15 | $149 | $497 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
14 | $99 | $2,500 |
| Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope. |
13 | $171 | $2,694 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
13 | $292 | $1,400 |
| Plastic repair of muscles at urinary opening through vagina Surgical repair of the muscles surrounding the urinary opening performed through the vagina. |
13 | $143 | $3,281 |
| Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina. |
12 | $331 | $3,539 |
| 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. |
12 | $91 | $274 |
| Partial removal of vaginal wall A surgical procedure to remove a portion of the vaginal wall tissue. |
11 | $240 | $3,845 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
35.7% medium
63.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$3,334
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $556/year across 6 years
Top 24% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
189
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
$3,126 (93.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$207 (6.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$203
2022
$82
2021
$694
2020
$365
2019
$948
2018
$1,042
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$122
Coloplast Corp
$81
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$752
PFIZER INC.
$329
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$276
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$254
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$212
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$197
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$137
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$122
Coloplast Corp
$117
Axonics, Inc.
$106
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$105
COLOPLAST CORP
$94
AbbVie, Inc.
$64
Allergan Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$43
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$36
Olympus America Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$30
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$28
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Rochester Medical Corporation
$24
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Hollister Incorporated
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CLENPIQ · EKOSONIC · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENERAL BPH · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · Infyna Chic · Isiris · Isiris aStent Removal Device · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · PROVENGE · PVC · TOVIAZ · Trelstar · VIRTUE · VISERA ELITE II VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
10,964
Per 100K population
1914.9
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
3.7 mi
3.7 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 2023 |
| 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NJ), 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. Patel experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 4,000 botox injection, per unit 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $3,334 from 34 companies across 189 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. Patel's costs compare to other opticians in Cranford?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Patel) 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.
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