Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Wright, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Maywood, 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. Wright 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. Wright
Dr. Christopher Wright is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Maywood, NJ, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wright performed 2,630 Medicare services across 2,116 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wright received a total of $4,618 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 120 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Wright 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in NJ
$4,618 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,630
Medicare services
Top 7% in NJ for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,116
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~164 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. |
425 | $102 | $274 |
| 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. |
398 | $69 | $188 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
256 | $89 | $397 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
255 | $3 | $11 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
181 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
181 | $8 | $34 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
139 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
130 | $131 | $412 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 105 | $18 | $76 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
79 | $9 | $115 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
64 | $8 | $13 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
60 | $8 | $33 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
59 | $218 | $890 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
56 | $44 | $116 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
41 | $54 | $425 |
| 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 | $149 | $497 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
29 | $10 | $319 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
22 | $115 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
22 | $99 | $274 |
| 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. |
21 | $148 | $366 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
16 | $292 | $1,400 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
15 | $5 | $21 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
15 | $4 | $17 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
14 | $332 | $2,484 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
14 | $3 | $13 |
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.
2.0% high complexity
12.7% medium
85.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,618
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $660/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NJ for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
120
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
$4,590 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$382
2023
$1,078
2022
$423
2021
$656
2020
$223
2019
$1,086
2018
$771
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ethicon US, LLC
$154
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
Axonics, Inc.
$40
Tolmar, Inc.
$31
Calyxo, Inc.
$24
COLOPLAST CORP
$17
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
Top 3 companies account for 76.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,665
Royal Biologics
$573
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$477
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$342
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$216
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$188
Ethicon US, LLC
$154
Axonics, Inc.
$120
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$92
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Coloplast Corp
$89
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$77
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$72
Calyxo, Inc.
$69
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
COLOPLAST CORP
$48
Allergan Inc.
$38
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$31
AbbVie, Inc.
$31
Tolmar, Inc.
$31
PFIZER INC.
$28
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
SeaPearl East, Inc
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$15
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$11
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AMS Ambicor · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Cryo-Cord · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · General - Erectile Dysfunction · JELMYTO · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · REZUM · ReTrace · SOLYX · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Stendra · TOVIAZ · Titan · Uribel · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NJ.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
34,137
Per 100K population
3575.6
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1.3 mi
1.3 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. Wright is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of NJ peers, with 16 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. Wright experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wright performed 425 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. Wright receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wright received a total of $4,618 from 28 companies across 120 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. Wright's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Maywood?
Dr. Wright's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Wright) 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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