Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ankitkumar Patel, M.D., M.P.H.
Internal Medicine · Glen Ridge, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Ankitkumar Patel is an internal medicine specialist in Glen Ridge, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,112 Medicare services across 2,554 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $244,765 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 763 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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 12% volume in NJ
$244,765 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,112
Medicare services
Top 12% in NJ for internal medicine
2,554
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,381 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
318 | $103 | $433 |
| 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. |
270 | $67 | $241 |
| 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. |
189 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
134 | $102 | $344 |
| 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. |
99 | $145 | $630 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
97 | $172 | $709 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
96 | $12 | $46 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 61 | $213 | $957 |
| 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. |
49 | $72 | $310 |
| 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. |
46 | $131 | $564 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
45 | $79 | $309 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
45 | $10 | $184 |
| 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. |
43 | $111 | $441 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
41 | $447 | $1,908 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
35 | $21 | $85 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
33 | $50 | $310 |
| 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. |
28 | $142 | $608 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
25 | $631 | $2,457 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
25 | $30 | $195 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
20 | $63 | $236 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
18 | $176 | $933 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
14 | $56 | $235 |
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.
7.2% high complexity
6.7% medium
86.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$244,765
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,966/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
763
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$162,014 (66.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$43,837 (17.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$38,915 (15.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$74,037
2023
$100,388
2022
$44,746
2021
$11,598
2020
$3,208
2019
$1,620
2018
$9,169
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$41,151
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$24,008
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,924
Abbott Laboratories
$2,032
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,963
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$806
Boston Scientific Corporation
$373
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$249
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$87
Philips North America LLC
$66
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$63
Amgen Inc.
$50
Inari Medical, Inc.
$30
CVRx, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABIOMED
$121,436
Medtronic, Inc.
$30,186
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$24,008
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$14,998
HeartFlow, Inc.
$14,665
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$10,899
Abbott Laboratories
$8,875
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$6,675
Penumbra, Inc.
$4,666
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,818
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,368
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$1,062
Boston Scientific Corporation
$888
Saranas, Inc.
$657
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$567
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$523
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$240
CVRx, Inc.
$196
ATRICURE, INC.
$124
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$117
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$116
Ancora Heart, Inc.
$103
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$87
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$83
Amgen Inc.
$80
Philips North America LLC
$66
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$63
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$54
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$30
Inari Medical, Inc.
$30
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$25
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.8% 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 →
The majority of payments (66%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for internal medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
10,147
Per 100K population
1188.0
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
1.0 mi
1.0 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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Patel experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,381 ekg interpretation and report 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 $244,765 from 35 companies across 763 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 internal medicine physicians in Glen Ridge?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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.
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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