Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dilip Viswanath, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Haddon Heights, NJ
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Speaking/Promotional
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. Viswanath
Dr. Dilip Viswanath is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Haddon Heights, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Viswanath performed 5,524 Medicare services across 4,001 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Viswanath received a total of $185,188 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 886 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Viswanath 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NJ
$185,188 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,524
Medicare services
Top 12% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
4,001
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~276 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. |
914 | $11 | $45 |
| 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. |
838 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
783 | $96 | $249 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
420 | $43 | $66 |
| 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. |
396 | $67 | $133 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
369 | $52 | $120 |
| 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. |
353 | $108 | $293 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
224 | $40 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
163 | $154 | $550 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
113 | $28 | $143 |
| 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. |
112 | $12 | $69 |
| 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. |
69 | $16 | $120 |
| 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. |
69 | $150 | $340 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
69 | $75 | $126 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 65 | $33 | $85 |
| 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. |
64 | $363 | $961 |
| 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. |
63 | $117 | $335 |
| 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. |
53 | $144 | $428 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 53 | $629 | $1,038 |
| External counterpulsation, per treatment session | 53 | $95 | $320 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
50 | $2,192 | $4,900 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
46 | $7 | $30 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
29 | $21 | $50 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
28 | $764 | $2,400 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
21 | $209 | $509 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
19 | $16 | $35 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
15 | $50 | $279 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
15 | $161 | $396 |
| 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. |
12 | $92 | $247 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $90 | $212 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
12 | $3 | $7 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
11 | $19 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
11 | $15 | $37 |
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.
3.1% high complexity
19.5% medium
77.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$185,188
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $26,455/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
886
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
$167,093 (90.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,184 (6.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,911 (3.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,533
2023
$9,732
2022
$20,876
2021
$66,185
2020
$29,954
2019
$29,750
2018
$20,158
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$6,184
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$510
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$266
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$241
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$223
PFIZER INC.
$184
Amgen Inc.
$167
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$165
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
Abbott Laboratories
$100
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$57
CVRx, Inc.
$52
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$96,456
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$57,560
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$6,900
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$5,084
Lundbeck LLC
$4,896
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,976
PFIZER INC.
$2,936
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,297
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$999
Abbott Laboratories
$934
Amgen Inc.
$750
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$502
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$408
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$388
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$386
Boston Scientific Corporation
$364
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$353
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$336
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$298
Medtronic, Inc.
$291
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$274
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$160
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$95
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$71
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$53
CVRx, Inc.
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$27
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$23
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$14
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$13
Preventice Services, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 86.9% 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 (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for cardiovascular disease in NJ.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
663
Per 100K population
126.5
County median income
$86,384
Nearest hospital
JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL
4.4 mi
4.4 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. Viswanath is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of NJ peers, with 20 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. Viswanath experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Viswanath performed 914 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. Viswanath receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Viswanath received a total of $185,188 from 40 companies across 886 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. Viswanath's costs compare to other cardiologists in Haddon Heights?
Dr. Viswanath's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Viswanath) 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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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.
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