Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Navin Budhwani, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Oakland, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Budhwani
Dr. Navin Budhwani is an interventional cardiology specialist in Oakland, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Budhwani performed 6,054 Medicare services across 2,820 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Budhwani received a total of $72,176 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 673 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Budhwani 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in NJ
$72,176 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,054
Medicare services
Top 15% in NJ for interventional cardiology
2,820
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,377 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
1,272 | $102 | $317 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
992 | $0 | $121 |
| 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. |
802 | $67 | $221 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
294 | $165 | $621 |
| 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. |
162 | $165 | $594 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
105 | $22 | $78 |
| 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. |
104 | $785 | $2,126 |
| 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. |
93 | $72 | $219 |
| 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. |
81 | $157 | $510 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
78 | $43 | $155 |
| 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. |
76 | $136 | $493 |
| 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. |
68 | $11 | $153 |
| 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. |
68 | $47 | $187 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
62 | $156 | $593 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
58 | $69 | $223 |
| 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. |
39 | $109 | $418 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 38 | $191 | $927 |
| 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. |
27 | $492 | $1,856 |
| 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 | $91 | $327 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
26 | $19 | $75 |
| 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. |
24 | $22 | $92 |
| 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. |
20 | $175 | $588 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
18 | $36 | $138 |
| 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 | $246 | $735 |
| 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. |
17 | $61 | $260 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
16 | $904 | $3,434 |
| 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. |
15 | $106 | $390 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
15 | $182 | $555 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
14 | $47 | $162 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
13 | $18 | $56 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $91 | $329 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $287 | $1,145 |
| 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. |
11 | $167 | $665 |
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.
6.8% high complexity
21.9% medium
71.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$72,176
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,311/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
673
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$53,352 (73.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,824 (26.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,314
2023
$3,333
2022
$3,034
2021
$9,068
2020
$18,719
2019
$20,416
2018
$13,292
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,045
Penumbra, Inc.
$844
Philips North America LLC
$571
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$321
ABIOMED
$210
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$203
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$194
Boston Scientific Corporation
$194
Medtronic, Inc.
$147
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$89
Novo Nordisk Inc
$84
PFIZER INC.
$29
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Cook Medical LLC
$14
Amgen Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$34,679
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17,188
Abbott Laboratories
$2,294
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,689
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,615
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,520
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,254
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,253
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,158
ABIOMED
$854
Penumbra, Inc.
$844
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$805
Amgen Inc.
$629
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$622
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$587
Philips North America LLC
$571
CVRx, Inc.
$484
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$452
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$413
PFIZER INC.
$411
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$392
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$321
Terumo Medical Corporation
$278
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$261
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$211
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$192
Novo Nordisk Inc
$151
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$145
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$131
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$70
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$61
Itamar Medical Inc
$60
Allergan Inc.
$54
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$37
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$36
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$36
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$29
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$29
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$23
CORDIS US CORP.
$22
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$22
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$20
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$20
Opsens Inc.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$19
Relypsa, Inc.
$14
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$14
Cook Medical LLC
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.0% 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 →
The majority of payments (74%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for interventional cardiology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
133
Per 100K population
13.9
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Budhwani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers, with 19 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. Budhwani experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Budhwani performed 1,377 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Budhwani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Budhwani received a total of $72,176 from 53 companies across 673 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. Budhwani's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Oakland?
Dr. Budhwani's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Budhwani) 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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