Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arvind Trindade, MD
Gastroenterology · New Brunswick, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Trindade
Dr. Arvind Trindade is a gastroenterology specialist in New Brunswick, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Trindade performed 840 Medicare services across 741 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Trindade received a total of $80,485 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Trindade 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 48% volume in NJ
$80,485 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗840
Medicare services
Top 48% in NJ for gastroenterology
741
Unique beneficiaries
$123
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
156 | $55 | $1,796 |
| 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. |
150 | $72 | $322 |
| Radiologist review of bile and pancreatic duct imaging A radiologist reviews images obtained from a tube placed into the bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope. |
83 | $25 | $221 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
56 | $186 | $1,418 |
| 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. |
53 | $120 | $605 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
45 | $112 | $2,420 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
36 | $205 | $1,990 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
35 | $402 | $2,612 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
33 | $167 | $2,719 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
25 | $264 | $2,155 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
25 | $296 | $1,920 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
24 | $58 | $2,423 |
| 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. |
23 | $149 | $917 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or bowel lining A procedure using a flexible endoscope to remove the tissue lining of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel. |
17 | $228 | $1,528 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
17 | $61 | $2,016 |
| Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue. |
15 | $81 | $1,569 |
| 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. |
13 | $167 | $979 |
| 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. |
12 | $109 | $689 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
11 | $94 | $1,579 |
| Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed pancreatic or bile duct with a balloon. This helps restore the flow of digestive fluids. |
11 | $322 | $2,168 |
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.
7.1% high complexity
43.6% medium
49.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$80,485
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,498/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
144
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
$44,957 (55.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24,321 (30.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,207 (13.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,292
2023
$21,889
2022
$31,495
2021
$3,213
2020
$4,360
2019
$10,313
2018
$5,922
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$1,250
Exact Sciences Corporation
$720
Boston Scientific Corporation
$565
Medtronic, Inc.
$344
ERBE USA INC
$265
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$121
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$23,164
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19,729
Exact Sciences Corporation
$12,195
Creo Medical Inc.
$6,949
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$6,936
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
$5,067
C2 Therapeutics, Inc
$2,801
Olympus America Inc.
$715
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$682
Medtronic, Inc.
$671
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$500
ERBE USA Inc
$325
ERBE USA INC
$265
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$191
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$63
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$47
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$34
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 68.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · AXIOS · Acquire · Advanix Biliary · Autotome RX 49 · Axios · C.A.P. HD Duodenoscope · C2 CRYOBALLOON · C2 CryoBalloon · CRE PRO · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creo Medical · Cryoballoon · ELEVIEW · ESOCHECK CCD CELL COLLECTION DEVICE · ESOPHYX · EVIS EXERA III DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE · EVIS EXERA III VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER · EXALT Model D · EXTRACTOR · EndoClot PHS · EndoRotor · Erbe VIO3 · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL HEMOSTASIS · GI GENIUS · General - Hemostasis · General - Therapies · HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS(CCC) · HANAROSTENT LowAxTM Duodenum/Pylorus(NNN) · INSPIRA · NEXPOWDER · ORISE · Olympus Biliary Devices · Olympus EndoTherapy Accessories · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · Photofrin · PillCam · RESOLUTION CLIP · Resolution 360 Clip · SPEEDBOAT · SPYGLASS · SPYSCOPE · ScopeGuide · Single Use Aspiration Needle NA-U200H · SpyGlass · VIO3 · VISIGLIDE
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 (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for gastroenterology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
291
Per 100K population
33.8
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Trindade is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of NJ peers, 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. Trindade experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Trindade performed 156 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Trindade receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Trindade received a total of $80,485 from 19 companies across 144 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. Trindade's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in New Brunswick?
Dr. Trindade's average Medicare payment per service is $123. 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. Trindade) 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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