Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Avinash Gupta, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Lakewood, 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. Gupta
Dr. Avinash Gupta is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lakewood, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gupta performed 5,667 Medicare services across 3,597 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gupta received a total of $78,609 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1023 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. Gupta 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
$78,609 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,667
Medicare services
Top 11% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
3,597
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~298 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 (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. |
1,106 | $85 | $122 |
| 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. |
1,010 | $11 | $26 |
| 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. |
907 | $7 | $13 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
761 | $42 | $69 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
349 | $158 | $328 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
223 | $191 | $246 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
222 | $53 | $145 |
| 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. |
219 | $380 | $854 |
| 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. |
148 | $160 | $239 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
106 | $74 | $119 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
91 | $19 | $36 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
83 | $90 | $118 |
| 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. |
59 | $141 | $233 |
| 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. |
56 | $62 | $85 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
55 | $24 | $41 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
38 | $28 | $47 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
36 | $12 | $25 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 29 | $20 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
29 | $31 | $39 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 24 | $169 | $214 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
21 | $64 | $84 |
| 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. |
20 | $194 | $275 |
| 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. |
19 | $105 | $166 |
| 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. |
19 | $162 | $211 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
15 | $5 | $13 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
11 | $6 | $29 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom monitoring, transmission, and analysis of the heart's electrical activity. |
11 | $40 | $50 |
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.
9.8% high complexity
28.7% medium
61.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$78,609
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,230/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
1,023
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
$61,594 (78.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,015 (21.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,853
2023
$2,101
2022
$2,223
2021
$2,361
2020
$9,588
2019
$27,518
2018
$30,965
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CVRx, Inc.
$2,086
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$273
Corcept Therapeutics
$193
Novo Nordisk Inc
$180
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$162
Amgen Inc.
$131
Philips North America LLC
$119
PFIZER INC.
$101
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$98
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
Boston Scientific Corporation
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$31
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 66.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$40,123
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20,184
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$3,390
CVRx, Inc.
$2,111
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,908
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,413
Amgen Inc.
$1,304
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$994
Abbott Laboratories
$990
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$886
PFIZER INC.
$802
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$639
Novo Nordisk Inc
$461
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$351
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$276
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$220
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$215
Corcept Therapeutics
$193
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$176
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$161
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$142
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$137
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$125
Philips North America LLC
$119
Allergan Inc.
$109
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$101
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Radius Health, Inc.
$85
MEDICOMP INC
$81
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$79
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$63
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$61
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$60
Novocure Inc.
$56
Digirad Health, Inc
$55
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$52
Preventice Services, LLC
$47
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$44
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$36
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$31
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
Adhera Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$20
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$17
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$15
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$14
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 81.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5046) Holter · (5050) Ext Holter · (5050) Extended Holter · ACCOLADE SR · ADACEL · AMBULATORY CARDIAC MONITOR · AVEIR · Aimovig · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · Bidil · CAMZYOS · CARDIAC MONITOR · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Cardiac Monitor · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EVKEEZA · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · FUROSCIX · FreeStyle Libre Pro · GVOKE PFS · General - Therapies · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INJECTAFER · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · JUXTAPID · Juxtapid · Kanuma · Korlym · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Livalo · MERLIN@HOME · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · Oncology · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRESTALIA · Pacemakers · Prolia · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SYMBICORT · Ultomiris · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Victoza · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY · nuclear cameras
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 (78%) 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 3% for cardiovascular disease in NJ.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
147
Per 100K population
22.7
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER-SOUTHERN CAMPUS
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. Gupta is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Gupta experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gupta performed 1,106 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Gupta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gupta received a total of $78,609 from 51 companies across 1,023 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. Gupta's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lakewood?
Dr. Gupta's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Gupta) 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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