Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bimal Patel, D.O
Anesthesiology · Metuchen, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Bimal Patel is an anesthesiology specialist in Metuchen, NJ, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 4,034 Medicare services across 1,633 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $13,287 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 339 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Patel 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NJ
$13,287 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,034
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for anesthesiology
1,633
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,115 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
634 | $73 | $960 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
529 | $5 | $90 |
| 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. |
397 | $98 | $1,350 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 167 | $6 | $60 |
| 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. |
146 | $138 | $1,740 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
141 | $59 | $861 |
| 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. |
92 | $225 | $2,940 |
| 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. |
91 | $260 | $3,900 |
| 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. |
71 | $12 | $120 |
| 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. |
66 | $191 | $2,984 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
63 | $99 | $1,260 |
| 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. |
62 | $102 | $1,549 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
57 | $98 | $1,290 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
57 | $9 | $120 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
42 | $98 | $1,230 |
| 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. |
42 | $82 | $1,170 |
| 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. |
42 | $41 | $600 |
| 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. |
38 | $233 | $2,970 |
| 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. |
33 | $164 | $2,564 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 27 | $0 | $30 |
| 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. |
23 | $166 | $2,130 |
| 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. |
22 | $471 | $6,510 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
21 | $265 | $2,786 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
19 | $44 | $570 |
| 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. |
19 | $85 | $1,050 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
18 | $51 | $630 |
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 ↗$13,287
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,898/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NJ for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
339
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
$13,287 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,783
2023
$1,179
2022
$800
2021
$547
2020
$734
2019
$5,689
2018
$2,554
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$569
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$464
Nevro Corp.
$261
Boston Scientific Corporation
$183
Abbott Laboratories
$110
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$17
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Stryker Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 72.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$3,481
Vertiflex, Inc.
$2,307
Abbott Laboratories
$1,160
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$904
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$838
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$578
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$486
Nuvectra Corporation
$485
Boston Scientific Corporation
$378
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$277
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$244
SI-BONE, Inc.
$204
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$195
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$143
ABBVIE INC.
$129
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$126
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$107
PFIZER INC.
$87
US WorldMeds, LLC
$78
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$76
PAINTEQ LLC
$64
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$63
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$62
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$53
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$53
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$46
Bioventus LLC
$35
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$33
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$28
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$28
Egalet US Inc
$28
Almatica Pharma LLC
$28
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$22
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
SI-BONE, INC.
$20
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$17
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Stryker Corporation
$14
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
USWM, LLC
$12
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Algovita · Axium INS DRG IPG · BELBUCA · BIOTRONIK · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · Cambia · DUEXIS · ETERNA · Evoke · Evoke SCS · Exparel · GELSYN 3 · GELSYN-3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRALISE · General - Pain Management · Horizant · INTELLIS · Iovera · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LICART · LYRICA · Licart · Lucemyra · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · METHYLPHENIDATE 72 · MILD DEVICE KIT · MOVANTIK · MYSTIM · Morphabond ER · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PRECISION · PRIALT · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prospera · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · RELISTOR · RESTORE · ROXYBOND · SEGLENTIS · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · SYMJEPI · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion · Superion ISS · Tirosint · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · Xeomin · ZIMHI · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · Zipsor · 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 2% for anesthesiology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
1,634
Per 100K population
189.7
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
4.8 mi
4.8 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Patel experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,115 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $13,287 from 50 companies across 339 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. Patel's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Metuchen?
Dr. Patel'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. Patel) 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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