Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vinod Shetty, MD
Internal Medicine · Howell, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Shetty 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. Shetty
Dr. Vinod Shetty is an internal medicine specialist in Howell, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shetty performed 3,268 Medicare services across 2,780 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shetty received a total of $5,975 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 422 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. Shetty 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 11% volume in NJ
$5,975 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,268
Medicare services
Top 11% in NJ for internal medicine
2,780
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~172 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. |
804 | $45 | $125 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
427 | $51 | $190 |
| Annual depression screening | 410 | $20 | $35 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
407 | $6 | $300 |
| 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. |
237 | $9 | $50 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
213 | $50 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
202 | $33 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
195 | $72 | $99 |
| 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. |
180 | $53 | $175 |
| Hemoglobin a1c level, by device for home use | 31 | $10 | $76 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
29 | $282 | $309 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
27 | $33 | $50 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
25 | $42 | $50 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
23 | $146 | $231 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
18 | $72 | $265 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
15 | $69 | $300 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
14 | $41 | $85 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
11 | $3 | $25 |
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 ↗$5,975
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $854/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
422
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
$5,975 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$625
2023
$1,053
2022
$935
2021
$600
2020
$178
2019
$1,152
2018
$1,432
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$134
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$110
Novo Nordisk Inc
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$73
Abbott Laboratories
$63
Exact Sciences Corporation
$60
PFIZER INC.
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$31
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$711
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$643
AbbVie Inc.
$580
Lilly USA, LLC
$413
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$374
ABBVIE INC.
$346
PFIZER INC.
$279
Novo Nordisk Inc
$268
Abbott Laboratories
$248
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$224
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$215
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$208
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$192
Exact Sciences Corporation
$156
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$123
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$115
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$95
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$93
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
Genentech USA, Inc.
$43
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$32
Amgen Inc.
$30
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
Allergan Inc.
$29
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$22
Almatica Pharma LLC
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
890
Per 100K population
138.3
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER-SOUTHERN CAMPUS
5.0 mi
5.0 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. Shetty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of NJ peers, 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. Shetty experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shetty performed 804 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. Shetty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shetty received a total of $5,975 from 41 companies across 422 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. Shetty's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Howell?
Dr. Shetty's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Shetty) 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.
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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