Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Yong Kwon, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Glen Ridge, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
123 HIGHLAND AVE, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
9734298800
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1528186384 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kwon

Dr. Yong Kwon is an internal medicine specialist in Glen Ridge, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kwon performed 926 Medicare services across 809 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kwon received a total of $2,561 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 134 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. Kwon 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 49% volume in NJ $2,561 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
926
Medicare services
Top 49% in NJ for internal medicine
809
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~49 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 (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.
191 $76 $188
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.
152 $107 $274
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.
74 $207 $2,579
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.
72 $64 $2,208
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.
67 $93 $274
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.
57 $66 $179
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.
51 $113 $2,494
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
49 $8 $15
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.
42 $135 $412
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
34 $8 $32
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.
33 $111 $336
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
31 $10 $40
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)
A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body.
21 $5 $22
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
14 $132 $1,920
Stool calprotectin level test
A laboratory test that measures the level of calprotectin protein in a stool sample. This test is used to evaluate inflammation in the intestines.
14 $19 $81
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.
13 $189 $1,278
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy
A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
11 $198 $1,483
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,561
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $366/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
134
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
$2,546 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$875
2023
$606
2022
$344
2021
$43
2020
$157
2019
$382
2018
$154

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$136
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$119
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$85
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Celgene Corporation
$69
PFIZER INC.
$65
GENZYME CORPORATION
$64
Lilly USA, LLC
$56
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$18
Celltrion USA Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$500
ABBVIE INC.
$383
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$264
Celgene Corporation
$217
PFIZER INC.
$166
GENZYME CORPORATION
$138
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$136
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$130
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
Cook Medical LLC
$112
Lilly USA, LLC
$74
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$53
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
AbbVie, Inc.
$30
AbbVie Inc.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$24
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$18
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Celltrion USA Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$14
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$14
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cook Medical Endoscopic Ultrasound · Creon · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · Epclusa · HUMIRA · Humira · LINZESS · Linzess · MOTOFEN · OCALIVA · OMVOH · Olympus Hemostasis Devices · REZDIFFRA · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUFLAVE · SUTAB · SpyGlass · TRULANCE · Trulance · UCERIS · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZEPOSIA · ZYMFENTRA
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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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

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. Kwon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kwon experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kwon performed 191 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Kwon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kwon received a total of $2,561 from 25 companies across 134 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. Kwon's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Glen Ridge?
Dr. Kwon's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Kwon) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →