Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Uday Bhatt, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Hamilton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Bhatt
Dr. Uday Bhatt is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Hamilton, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhatt performed 7,120 Medicare services across 1,771 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhatt received a total of $9,523 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 438 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Bhatt 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 7% volume in NJ
$9,523 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,120
Medicare services
Top 7% in NJ for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,771
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
3,224 | $1 | $180 |
| 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. |
1,315 | $76 | $105 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 592 | $0 | $33 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
352 | $0 | $66 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
240 | $61 | $156 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
213 | $87 | $174 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
192 | $235 | $416 |
| 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. |
137 | $92 | $134 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
111 | $12 | $200 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
108 | $208 | $555 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
105 | $100 | $519 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
88 | $110 | $297 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
86 | $89 | $200 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
52 | $100 | $437 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
44 | $212 | $555 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
44 | $106 | $247 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
44 | $406 | $741 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
38 | $208 | $446 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
31 | $159 | $400 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
30 | $216 | $662 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
29 | $241 | $567 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
23 | $36 | $136 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
22 | $105 | $272 |
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 ↗$9,523
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,360/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NJ for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
438
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
$9,523 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$40
2023
$1,104
2022
$1,781
2021
$2,935
2020
$1,187
2019
$955
2018
$1,521
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$3,595
Abbott Laboratories
$2,168
Medtronic, Inc.
$686
Stryker Corporation
$413
Boston Scientific Corporation
$394
SI-BONE, INC.
$344
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$329
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$307
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$127
Novo Nordisk Inc
$120
Egalet US Inc
$117
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$110
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$96
PFIZER INC.
$80
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$61
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$53
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$40
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$35
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$29
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$29
SI-BONE, Inc.
$28
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
Stratus Medical, LLC
$16
Bioventus LLC
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$12
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$11
US WorldMeds, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · DUEXIS · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · GELSYN 3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · HORIZANT · Horizant · Hymovis · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS · IVS - MULTIGEN 2RF · Kloxxado · LUCEMYRA · LYRICA · Lamitrode SCS Leads · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MONOVISC · MOVANTIK · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NT1100 NT2000iX Simplicity · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Nimbus · OCTRODE · ORTHOVISC · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Protege Family of SCS IPGs · Qutenza · RELISTOR · SCS IPGs · SCS leads · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · SYMPROIC · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Swift-Lock SCS · TRITANIUM · Tripole SCS Leads · VIVLODEX · XTAMPZA · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in NJ.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
143
Per 100K population
37.3
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT HAMILTON
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. Bhatt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Bhatt experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhatt performed 3,224 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Bhatt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhatt received a total of $9,523 from 33 companies across 438 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. Bhatt's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Hamilton?
Dr. Bhatt's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Bhatt) 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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