Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Phillip Ruisi, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Mountain Lakes, 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. Ruisi
Dr. Phillip Ruisi is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mountain Lakes, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ruisi performed 4,458 Medicare services across 2,968 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ruisi received a total of $2,713 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 125 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Ruisi 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in NJ
$2,713 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,458
Medicare services
Top 20% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
2,968
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,144 | $7 | $36 |
| 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. |
927 | $96 | $363 |
| 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. |
423 | $101 | $343 |
| 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. |
315 | $12 | $59 |
| 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. |
206 | $68 | $240 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
197 | $53 | $242 |
| 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. |
195 | $148 | $733 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
157 | $4 | $35 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
143 | $9 | $41 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
123 | $11 | $49 |
| 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. |
104 | $61 | $261 |
| 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. |
92 | $128 | $551 |
| 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. |
65 | $23 | $101 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
55 | $10 | $42 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 50 | $190 | $1,912 |
| 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. |
48 | $30 | $132 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
44 | $21 | $89 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
26 | $26 | $113 |
| 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. |
26 | $145 | $487 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
18 | $32 | $127 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
16 | $90 | $516 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
16 | $15 | $61 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
16 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
16 | $30 | $130 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
14 | $455 | $1,964 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
11 | $22 | $89 |
| 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. |
11 | $32 | $131 |
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.
8.4% high complexity
7.7% medium
83.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,713
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $388/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
33
Companies
125
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
$2,713 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$533
2023
$335
2022
$549
2021
$164
2020
$217
2019
$550
2018
$365
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$106
CVRx, Inc.
$69
Amgen Inc.
$59
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$32
PFIZER INC.
$31
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$30
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$24
ATRICURE, INC.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$318
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$241
Amgen Inc.
$203
Abbott Laboratories
$180
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$169
PFIZER INC.
$166
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
AtriCure, Inc.
$161
ABIOMED
$149
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$107
Baxter Healthcare
$83
CVRx, Inc.
$69
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$69
Allergan Inc.
$47
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$39
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$32
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Inari Medical, Inc.
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$25
ATRICURE, INC.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 28.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · INSPIRE · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Roszet · Rybelsus · S · Supera peripheral stent system · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · Zio monitor
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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
535
Per 100K population
104.8
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL/ DENVILLE CAMPUS
2.4 mi
2.4 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. Ruisi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Ruisi experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ruisi performed 1,144 ekg interpretation and report 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. Ruisi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ruisi received a total of $2,713 from 33 companies across 125 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. Ruisi's costs compare to other cardiologists in Mountain Lakes?
Dr. Ruisi's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Ruisi) 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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