Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Asad Cheema, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Glen Ridge, NJ
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cheema
Dr. Asad Cheema is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Glen Ridge, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cheema performed 5,974 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cheema received a total of $26,198 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 490 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. Cheema 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 25% volume in NJ
$26,198 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,974
Medicare services
Top 25% in NJ for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
1,475 | $20 | $85 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
1,470 | $33 | $130 |
| 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. |
829 | $103 | $240 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
252 | $25 | $100 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
227 | $90 | $285 |
| 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. |
218 | $69 | $160 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
216 | $71 | $200 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
200 | $30 | $185 |
| 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. |
183 | $12 | $60 |
| 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. |
110 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
109 | $79 | $165 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
77 | $406 | $2,650 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
72 | $74 | $215 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
59 | $76 | $265 |
| 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. |
59 | $103 | $230 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
54 | $69 | $205 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
41 | $759 | $3,034 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
40 | $74 | $530 |
| 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. |
37 | $105 | $300 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
35 | $377 | $1,565 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
33 | $815 | $3,750 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
31 | $452 | $1,750 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
26 | $265 | $1,420 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
25 | $22 | $90 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
22 | $50 | $125 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
13 | $297 | $1,190 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $95 | $365 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator This procedure involves removing existing defibrillator leads and replacing them with new ones. It is performed to update or repair the electrical connections of a cardiac rhythm management device. |
12 | $310 | $1,365 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
12 | $4,183 | $17,036 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $60 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12 | $51 | $100 |
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.
21.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
78.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,198
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,743/year across 7 years
Top 45% in NJ for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
490
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
$6,414
2023
$3,053
2022
$4,160
2021
$2,968
2020
$2,166
2019
$1,599
2018
$5,837
Payments by company (2024)
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$3,146
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,658
CVRx, Inc.
$583
Abbott Laboratories
$330
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$186
BIOTRONIK INC.
$154
Penumbra, Inc.
$149
Amgen Inc.
$92
ATRICURE, INC.
$42
Philips North America LLC
$38
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$38
Top 3 companies account for 84.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$6,131
CVRx, Inc.
$5,465
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,546
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$3,986
Abbott Laboratories
$2,503
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,149
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$640
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$337
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$211
Penumbra, Inc.
$149
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$124
AtriCure, Inc.
$121
ABIOMED
$112
Amgen Inc.
$106
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Itamar Medical Inc
$49
ATRICURE, INC.
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
Philips North America LLC
$38
Opsens Inc.
$29
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
EKOS Corporation
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9525) Intracardiac Und · (AO0) IGT Devices Intracardiac · AMVIA EDGE · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Arctic Front · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BioMonitor · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto CFAE · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · CartoUnivu · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · Edora · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · GALLANT · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL THERAPIES · INGEVITY MRI · Impella · Indigo System · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MOMENTUM EL ICD VR · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Models · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OptoWire · PRALUENT · Pentaray · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Solia · VISIONIST CRT-P · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WOLVERINE · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZOOM Wireless Transmitter
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Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
71
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
1.0 mi
1.0 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. Cheema is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NJ), with 21 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. Cheema experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cheema performed 1,475 remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days 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. Cheema receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cheema received a total of $26,198 from 27 companies across 490 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. Cheema's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Glen Ridge?
Dr. Cheema's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Cheema) 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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