Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bruce Tjaden, MD
Surgery · Moorestown, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tjaden
Dr. Bruce Tjaden is a surgery specialist in Moorestown, NJ, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tjaden performed 580 Medicare services across 493 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tjaden received a total of $28,973 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 175 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Tjaden 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in NJ
$28,973 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗580
Medicare services
Top 16% in NJ for surgery
493
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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. |
61 | $70 | $308 |
| 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. |
51 | $47 | $141 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
40 | $58 | $403 |
| 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. |
40 | $108 | $400 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
37 | $108 | $450 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
33 | $12 | $91 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
33 | $212 | $742 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
33 | $107 | $388 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
31 | $97 | $395 |
| 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. |
29 | $89 | $350 |
| 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. |
29 | $133 | $529 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
26 | $41 | $130 |
| 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. |
25 | $167 | $606 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
25 | $149 | $536 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $71 | $279 |
| 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. |
16 | $67 | $233 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $58 | $195 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure. |
14 | $90 | $374 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
13 | $64 | $1,399 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $58 | $237 |
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.
4.3% high complexity
36.0% medium
59.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,973
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,139/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NJ for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
175
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
$28,973 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,477
2023
$15,458
2022
$997
2021
$1,073
2020
$402
2019
$2,106
2018
$6,461
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,601
Boston Scientific Corporation
$274
Endologix LLC
$193
Inari Medical, Inc.
$170
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$145
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$58
Cook Medical LLC
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$13,578
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$7,788
Endologix LLC
$1,967
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,060
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$997
Inari Medical, Inc.
$769
Medtronic, Inc.
$575
Cook Medical LLC
$563
Boston Scientific Corporation
$395
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$213
CVRx, Inc.
$186
Surmodics, Inc.
$162
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$145
Cook Incorporated
$125
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$109
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$64
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$63
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$58
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$28
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Kerecis Limited
$11
Top 3 companies account for 80.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · Abre · AngioVac · Aortic Tissue Valve - Perceval · Barostim Neo System · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · C3 Delivery System · COOK · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ADVANCED TECH · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical AFEN · Cook Medical Thoracic · ENDOCROSS Device · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EkoSonic · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GEMTESA · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HawkOne · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · INNOVA · Indigo System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · No Related Product · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Ranger · Rotarex · S · Santyl · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TACHOSIL · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · VARITHENA · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · Valiant Navion · Vascular Graft · ZENITH · ZILVER PTX
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 6% for surgery in NJ.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
776
Per 100K population
167.2
County median income
$105,271
Nearest hospital
VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL
4.4 mi
4.4 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. Tjaden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NJ peers, with 15 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. Tjaden experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tjaden performed 61 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. Tjaden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tjaden received a total of $28,973 from 27 companies across 175 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. Tjaden's costs compare to other surgerists in Moorestown?
Dr. Tjaden's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Tjaden) 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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