Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zein Nakhoda, M.D.
Urology Physician · 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. Nakhoda
Dr. Zein Nakhoda is an urology physician in Cranford, NJ, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nakhoda performed 4,487 Medicare services across 2,991 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nakhoda received a total of $3,469 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 118 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Nakhoda 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 34% volume in NJ
$3,469 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,487
Medicare services
Top 34% in NJ for urology physician
2,991
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
777 | $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. |
743 | $104 | $274 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
351 | $9 | $115 |
| 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. |
328 | $68 | $179 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
193 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
187 | $8 | $34 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
177 | $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. |
166 | $110 | $336 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 153 | $18 | $76 |
| 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. |
152 | $74 | $188 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
122 | $92 | $388 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
119 | $10 | $309 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
111 | $18 | $76 |
| 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. |
105 | $131 | $412 |
| 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. |
86 | $8 | $13 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
85 | $217 | $890 |
| 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. |
82 | $8 | $33 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 72 | $38 | $326 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
46 | $62 | $350 |
| 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. |
41 | $20 | $59 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 35 | $88 | $383 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 34 | $124 | $400 |
| 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. |
28 | $33 | $549 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
28 | $25 | $106 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
28 | $43 | $97 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
26 | $119 | $340 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 25 | $2 | $3 |
| 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. |
23 | $180 | $1,275 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
22 | $358 | $1,861 |
| 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. |
22 | $352 | $2,290 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
18 | $5 | $21 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
18 | $21 | $81 |
| 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. |
18 | $149 | $497 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
17 | $285 | $1,143 |
| 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. |
17 | $62 | $2,500 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
17 | $81 | $1,443 |
| 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. |
15 | $274 | $1,400 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
13.0% medium
85.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,469
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $496/year across 7 years
Top 37% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
118
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
$2,991 (86.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$478 (13.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$242
2023
$363
2022
$232
2021
$793
2020
$893
2019
$564
2018
$382
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$122
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$121
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$405
Teleflex LLC
$326
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$306
NeoTract Inc.
$293
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$265
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$253
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
$250
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$164
Axonics, Inc.
$130
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$124
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$121
KOELIS Inc.
$99
180 Medical, Inc.
$67
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$55
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$41
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Olympus America Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$30
Amgen Inc.
$29
AbbVie, Inc.
$26
Rochester Medical Corporation
$24
Allergan Inc.
$23
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$21
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
Hollister Incorporated
$17
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
PFIZER INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lupron Depot · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · OXLUMO · PREMARIN · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Trinity 3D Prostate Suite · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VISERA ELITE II VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · ZYTIGA
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
599
Per 100K population
104.6
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 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. Nakhoda is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Nakhoda experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nakhoda performed 777 automated urinalysis 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. Nakhoda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nakhoda received a total of $3,469 from 32 companies across 118 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. Nakhoda's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cranford?
Dr. Nakhoda's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Nakhoda) 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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