Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wililam Lyons, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lyons from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lyons
Dr. Wililam Lyons is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lyons performed 2,067 Medicare services across 1,611 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lyons received a total of $17,970 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 628 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Lyons 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
▲ 2,067 Medicare services
$17,970 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,067
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,611
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~103 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. |
591 | $72 | $165 |
| 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. |
367 | $103 | $240 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
260 | $164 | $735 |
| 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. |
258 | $11 | $60 |
| 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. |
142 | $67 | $160 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
70 | $21 | $85 |
| 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. |
58 | $122 | $365 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
57 | $190 | $750 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
52 | $86 | $360 |
| 3D ultrasound of heart for congenital heart defects This procedure uses three-dimensional ultrasound imaging to evaluate the structure of the heart during an assessment for congenital heart defects. |
46 | $19 | $80 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
42 | $11 | $55 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
41 | $20 | $80 |
| 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. |
33 | $148 | $445 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
25 | $10 | $55 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
25 | $20 | $90 |
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.
15.3% high complexity
8.1% medium
76.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,970
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,567/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
628
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
$17,704 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$266 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,630
2023
$5,999
2022
$2,275
2021
$1,667
2020
$592
2019
$1,308
2018
$499
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,372
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,281
Boston Scientific Corporation
$966
Medtronic, Inc.
$762
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$260
PFIZER INC.
$214
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$206
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$182
Amgen Inc.
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$68
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$62
Philips North America LLC
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 64.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,618
Abbott Laboratories
$3,584
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$3,051
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,354
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,100
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$959
Amgen Inc.
$937
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$556
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$540
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$422
PFIZER INC.
$402
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$261
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$175
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$161
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$127
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$123
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$113
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$78
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$65
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$54
Philips North America LLC
$47
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$41
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$33
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$16
LifeWatch Services Inc
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
HeartFlow, Inc.
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5050) Ext Holter · (5050) Extended Holter · (CK7) Extended Holter · AVVIGO Guidance System · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · CoreValve Evolut · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · EVOQUE · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NAVITOR · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · Ozempic · PASCAL · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Ranexa · Repatha · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,913
Per 100K population
200.4
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
2.4 mi
2.4 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. Lyons is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Lyons experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lyons performed 591 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. Lyons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lyons received a total of $17,970 from 34 companies across 628 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. Lyons's costs compare to other cardiologists in Hasbrouck Heights?
Dr. Lyons's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Lyons) 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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