Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ghassan Chehade, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Newark, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chehade from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chehade
Dr. Ghassan Chehade is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Newark, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chehade performed 2,752 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chehade received a total of $3,161 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chehade 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ 2,752 Medicare services
$3,161 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,752
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
639 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
504 | $104 | $269 |
| 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. |
450 | $64 | $160 |
| 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. |
269 | $68 | $170 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
171 | $91 | $250 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
145 | $104 | $277 |
| 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. |
91 | $147 | $360 |
| 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. |
90 | $102 | $250 |
| 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. |
82 | $12 | $30 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
44 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
36 | $54 | $148 |
| 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. |
34 | $65 | $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. |
31 | $133 | $347 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
30 | $8 | $10 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 24 | $217 | $600 |
| 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. |
23 | $155 | $450 |
| 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. |
23 | $156 | $380 |
| Iliac or femoral artery angiography with cardiac catheterization An X-ray imaging procedure of the iliac or femoral arteries performed simultaneously with a cardiac catheterization or coronary angiography. The process includes positioning the catheter in the distal aorta. |
21 | $11 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
19 | $105 | $300 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
13 | $105 | $275 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
13 | $212 | $500 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
6.9% high complexity
5.0% medium
88.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $452/year across 7 years
Top 48% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
135
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$421
2023
$465
2022
$707
2021
$497
2020
$160
2019
$62
2018
$848
Payments by company (2024)
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$108
Amgen Inc.
$76
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$437
ABIOMED
$404
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$353
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$291
Amgen Inc.
$289
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$268
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$224
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$182
PFIZER INC.
$137
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$112
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$108
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$97
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$24
BIOTRONIK INC.
$19
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$14
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$11
Penumbra, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7882) Image Guided Therapy Und · Aggrastat (tirofiban HCl) · Amplia MRI · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · Impella · Indigo System · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Linzess · Micra · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · REZDIFFRA · Repatha · Roszet · TherOx DS2 Console · VERQUVO · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,717
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Chehade is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 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. Chehade experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chehade performed 639 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Chehade receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chehade received a total of $3,161 from 22 companies across 135 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Chehade's costs compare to other cardiologists in Newark?
Dr. Chehade's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Chehade) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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