Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Belitsis, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Eatontown, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Belitsis
Dr. Kenneth Belitsis is a gastroenterology specialist in Eatontown, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Belitsis performed 1,169 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Belitsis received a total of $6,162 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 432 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. Belitsis 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 31% volume in NJ
$6,162 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,169
Medicare services
Top 31% in NJ for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
304 | $99 | $349 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
169 | $57 | $1,595 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
144 | $218 | $1,898 |
| 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. |
142 | $67 | $230 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
84 | $63 | $1,815 |
| 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. |
73 | $61 | $235 |
| 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. |
40 | $111 | $438 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
34 | $93 | $316 |
| 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. |
33 | $135 | $440 |
| 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. |
32 | $101 | $332 |
| 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. |
30 | $79 | $352 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
18 | $110 | $1,705 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
17 | $178 | $2,200 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
14 | $107 | $1,622 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 12 | $36 | $1,250 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
12 | $108 | $1,694 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
11 | $178 | $1,694 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,162
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $880/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NJ for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
432
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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
$1,371
2023
$883
2022
$1,054
2021
$643
2020
$481
2019
$1,189
2018
$541
Payments by company (2024)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$223
PFIZER INC.
$193
ViiV Healthcare Company
$184
ABBVIE INC.
$172
GENZYME CORPORATION
$124
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$56
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$50
Celgene Corporation
$45
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$44
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$38
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Ardelyx, Inc.
$18
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$839
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$791
PFIZER INC.
$666
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$497
Celgene Corporation
$345
ABBVIE INC.
$303
ViiV Healthcare Company
$288
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$246
AbbVie Inc.
$233
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$180
AbbVie, Inc.
$171
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$160
GENZYME CORPORATION
$158
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$108
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$85
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$76
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$71
QOL Medical, LLC
$71
Allergan Inc.
$67
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$57
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$53
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$50
Organon LLC
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Ardelyx, Inc.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
UCB, Inc.
$27
Shionogi Inc
$26
Romark Laboratories, LC
$25
Allergan, Inc.
$22
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$17
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Curium US LLC
$13
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
257
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Belitsis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Belitsis experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Belitsis performed 304 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Belitsis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Belitsis received a total of $6,162 from 43 companies across 432 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. Belitsis's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Eatontown?
Dr. Belitsis's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Belitsis) 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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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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