Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Vecchione, DO
Internal Medicine · Nutley, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vecchione 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. Vecchione
Dr. Edward Vecchione is an internal medicine specialist in Nutley, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vecchione performed 5,282 Medicare services across 2,787 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vecchione received a total of $12,307 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 983 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Vecchione 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 5% volume in NJ
$12,307 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,282
Medicare services
Top 5% in NJ for internal medicine
2,787
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~264 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. |
1,279 | $66 | $170 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,096 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
289 | $64 | $155 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
212 | $142 | $264 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
208 | $34 | $55 |
| 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. |
207 | $10 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
199 | $72 | $100 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
160 | $1 | $45 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
143 | $11 | $41 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
140 | $56 | $190 |
| Annual depression screening | 132 | $21 | $30 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
131 | $27 | $30 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
104 | $59 | $191 |
| 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. |
100 | $98 | $248 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
98 | $3 | $15 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
98 | $16 | $35 |
| 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. |
65 | $68 | $160 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
61 | $40 | $70 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
56 | $16 | $35 |
| 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. |
43 | $63 | $205 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. |
42 | $69 | $100 |
| 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. |
34 | $48 | $110 |
| 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. |
34 | $153 | $370 |
| 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. |
32 | $145 | $325 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
31 | $56 | $140 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
28 | $19 | $55 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
27 | $34 | $55 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
26 | $281 | $400 |
| 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. |
22 | $239 | $525 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
20 | $45 | $60 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
20 | $128 | $180 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
20 | $181 | $380 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
18 | $4 | $15 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
18 | $16 | $35 |
| Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination A physical exam where a healthcare provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check the prostate gland for abnormalities. |
16 | $14 | $35 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
15 | $31 | $35 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
12 | $6 | $10 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
12 | $244 | $338 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
12 | $5 | $46 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 11 | $20 | $40 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
11 | $200 | $298 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,307
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,758/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
983
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
$12,307 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,233
2023
$1,330
2022
$1,375
2021
$1,725
2020
$1,479
2019
$2,263
2018
$2,901
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$285
Novo Nordisk Inc
$239
PFIZER INC.
$107
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$78
Exact Sciences Corporation
$71
Amgen Inc.
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Lilly USA, LLC
$62
Lundbeck LLC
$53
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,432
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,430
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$912
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$796
Lilly USA, LLC
$683
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$528
Amgen Inc.
$488
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$449
PFIZER INC.
$421
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$372
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$362
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$341
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$269
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$249
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$243
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
Indivior Inc.
$223
AbbVie, Inc.
$219
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$210
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$191
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$183
AbbVie Inc.
$178
Exact Sciences Corporation
$161
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$141
Allergan, Inc.
$129
Almatica Pharma LLC
$127
Eisai Inc.
$126
Allergan Inc.
$91
Lundbeck LLC
$82
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$81
ABBVIE INC.
$57
Abbott Laboratories
$56
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$56
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$41
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
Seqirus USA Inc
$29
MannKind Corporation
$28
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$28
Bioventus LLC
$28
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Shire North American Group Inc
$26
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Orexo US, Inc.
$21
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$18
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$16
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Alkermes, Inc.
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$14
EISAI INC.
$14
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$12
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Phadia US Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 internal medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
10,476
Per 100K population
1226.5
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
1.9 mi
1.9 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. Vecchione is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NJ peers, 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. Vecchione experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vecchione performed 1,279 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. Vecchione receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vecchione received a total of $12,307 from 70 companies across 983 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. Vecchione's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Nutley?
Dr. Vecchione's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Vecchione) 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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