Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amir Karu, MD
Internal Medicine · Dunellen, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Karu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Karu
Dr. Amir Karu is an internal medicine specialist in Dunellen, NJ, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Karu performed 2,885 Medicare services across 1,891 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Karu received a total of $8,371 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 616 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Karu 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in NJ
$8,371 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,885
Medicare services
Top 13% in NJ for internal medicine
1,891
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
837 | $97 | $200 |
| 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. |
410 | $69 | $150 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
213 | $143 | $259 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 211 | $21 | $65 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
198 | $56 | $110 |
| Annual depression screening | 198 | $21 | $65 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
195 | $28 | $90 |
| 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. |
129 | $11 | $80 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
103 | $70 | $75 |
| 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. |
76 | $136 | $300 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
68 | $78 | $205 |
| 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. |
47 | $159 | $644 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
46 | $141 | $754 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
39 | $136 | $753 |
| 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. |
29 | $244 | $394 |
| 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. |
26 | $205 | $933 |
| 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. |
20 | $145 | $749 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
15 | $14 | $70 |
| 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. |
13 | $104 | $300 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
12 | $3 | $32 |
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.
2.9% high complexity
3.2% medium
93.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,371
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,196/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
616
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
$8,371 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,408
2023
$976
2022
$910
2021
$1,271
2020
$1,605
2019
$1,115
2018
$1,087
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$317
Lilly USA, LLC
$278
ABBVIE INC.
$224
Novo Nordisk Inc
$213
Exact Sciences Corporation
$92
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$90
PFIZER INC.
$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$31
Amgen Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,666
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,574
Lilly USA, LLC
$863
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$567
ABBVIE INC.
$396
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$346
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$319
PFIZER INC.
$279
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$244
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$224
Amgen Inc.
$223
AbbVie Inc.
$220
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$173
Exact Sciences Corporation
$166
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$121
AbbVie, Inc.
$97
Allergan, Inc.
$74
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Allergan Inc.
$67
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$62
Corcept Therapeutics
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$52
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$44
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$40
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$31
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
American Medical & Dental Supplies,Inc.
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
QOL Medical, LLC
$13
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$12
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for internal medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,951
Per 100K population
852.4
County median income
$135,960
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
4.2 mi
4.2 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. Karu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Karu experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Karu performed 837 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Karu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Karu received a total of $8,371 from 40 companies across 616 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. Karu's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Dunellen?
Dr. Karu's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Karu) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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