Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vishal Bahal, DO, FASE, FACC, RPVI
Cardiovascular Disease · Mullica Hill, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Bahal
Dr. Vishal Bahal is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mullica Hill, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bahal performed 7,998 Medicare services across 3,525 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bahal received a total of $8,465 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 195 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bahal 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NJ
$8,465 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,998
Medicare services
Top 4% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
3,525
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (GenVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
1,851 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,026 | $98 | $200 |
| 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. |
561 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
522 | $11 | $100 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
469 | $111 | $200 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
429 | $60 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
425 | $40 | $100 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
374 | $39 | $100 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
215 | $175 | $378 |
| 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. |
214 | $141 | $250 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
188 | $40 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
173 | $161 | $682 |
| 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. |
145 | $160 | $700 |
| 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. |
140 | $99 | $155 |
| 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. |
130 | $163 | $700 |
| 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. |
80 | $106 | $700 |
| 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. |
72 | $140 | $300 |
| 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. |
68 | $52 | $450 |
| 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. |
65 | $71 | $125 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 58 | $182 | $277 |
| 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. |
52 | $56 | $300 |
| 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. |
51 | $373 | $1,500 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
50 | $152 | $250 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
50 | $103 | $200 |
| 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. |
49 | $213 | $800 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
47 | $63 | $100 |
| 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. |
44 | $153 | $550 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
42 | $950 | $3,000 |
| Injection, adrenalin, epinephrine, 0.1 mg | 42 | $1 | $10 |
| Extended office visit by clinical staff, first hour An extended office or outpatient visit provided by clinical staff lasting at least one hour. |
38 | $16 | $100 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
35 | $100 | $280 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
34 | $1,173 | $2,853 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
33 | $33 | $100 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
27 | $84 | $200 |
| 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. |
26 | $66 | $100 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
26 | $9 | $20 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
22 | $21 | $100 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
22 | $232 | $500 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
19 | $748 | $2,000 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
19 | $38 | $100 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
19 | $77 | $150 |
| 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. |
18 | $225 | $350 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
14 | $96 | $200 |
| 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. |
14 | $134 | $250 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
35.2% medium
62.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,209/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
195
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,599 (66.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,867 (33.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$613
2023
$508
2022
$466
2021
$331
2020
$237
2019
$372
2018
$5,939
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$130
Novo Nordisk Inc
$110
Amgen Inc.
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Boston Scientific Corporation
$52
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Baxter Healthcare
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
CVRx, Inc.
$25
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 49.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,642
Amgen Inc.
$455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$353
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$219
Novo Nordisk Inc
$200
PFIZER INC.
$169
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$142
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$132
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$126
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$122
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Boston Scientific Corporation
$83
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$81
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$67
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$63
Lilly USA, LLC
$56
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$54
Orthogenrx Inc.
$44
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$42
Baxter Healthcare
$39
Preventice Services, LLC
$32
CVRx, Inc.
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5050) Extended Holter · Assurity Pacemaker · BG Mini Plus · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · GenVisc 850 · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Repatha · Roszet · Rybelsus · Thoratec PVAD · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascepa · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch
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 (66%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
530
Per 100K population
174.1
County median income
$102,807
Nearest hospital
NORTHBROOK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
9.9 mi
9.9 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. Bahal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NJ), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 20 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. Bahal experienced with joint lubricant injection (genvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bahal performed 1,851 joint lubricant injection (genvisc) 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. Bahal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bahal received a total of $8,465 from 30 companies across 195 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. Bahal's costs compare to other cardiologists in Mullica Hill?
Dr. Bahal's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Bahal) 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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