Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dennis Katechis, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Englewood, NJ
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Katechis
Dr. Dennis Katechis is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Englewood, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Katechis performed 3,606 Medicare services across 2,285 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Katechis received a total of $11,545 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 640 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Katechis 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 32% volume in NJ
$11,545 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,606
Medicare services
Top 32% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
2,285
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
877 | $12 | $60 |
| 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. |
790 | $102 | $240 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
392 | $7 | $30 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
387 | $42 | $170 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
276 | $45 | $200 |
| 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. |
88 | $154 | $325 |
| 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. |
75 | $66 | $160 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
65 | $5 | $5 |
| 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. |
58 | $101 | $230 |
| 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. |
56 | $143 | $365 |
| 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. |
54 | $61 | $260 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
52 | $17 | $75 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
52 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
48 | $71 | $165 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
39 | $49 | $240 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 36 | $183 | $460 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
36 | $35 | $135 |
| 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. |
29 | $148 | $445 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
24 | $81 | $360 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
24 | $14 | $60 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
24 | $2 | $10 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
22 | $12 | $55 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
22 | $22 | $90 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 20 | $9 | $40 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
17 | $18 | $80 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
16 | $18 | $70 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
14 | $161 | $750 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
13 | $12 | $55 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
6.3% medium
91.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,545
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,649/year across 7 years
Top 18% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
640
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
$11,545 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,734
2023
$1,856
2022
$953
2021
$789
2020
$604
2019
$3,008
2018
$1,602
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$514
ABIOMED
$512
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$210
Medtronic, Inc.
$170
Amgen Inc.
$151
Boston Scientific Corporation
$145
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$130
CVRx, Inc.
$95
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$72
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$58
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$52
PFIZER INC.
$50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$37
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Baxter Healthcare
$19
Philips North America LLC
$18
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 45.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$2,080
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,391
Amgen Inc.
$1,297
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$787
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$746
ABIOMED
$512
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$489
PFIZER INC.
$466
Boston Scientific Corporation
$452
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$397
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$304
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$185
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$170
Medtronic, Inc.
$170
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$169
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$157
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$140
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$130
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$119
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$115
Baxter Healthcare
$113
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$101
CVRx, Inc.
$95
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$94
Lundbeck LLC
$76
Novo Nordisk Inc
$76
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$62
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$55
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$52
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$51
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$48
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$40
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$40
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$37
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$30
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
AtriCure, Inc.
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Philips North America LLC
$18
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$16
Relypsa, Inc.
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$12
LifeWatch Services Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% 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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,865
Per 100K population
195.3
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Katechis is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of NJ peers, 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. Katechis experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Katechis performed 877 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Katechis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Katechis received a total of $11,545 from 47 companies across 640 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. Katechis's costs compare to other cardiologists in Englewood?
Dr. Katechis's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Katechis) 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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