Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dennis Kwon, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Passaic, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kwon
Dr. Dennis Kwon is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Passaic, NJ, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kwon performed 2,124 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kwon received a total of $2,518 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 45 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. Kwon 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.
✓ 12 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 47% volume in NJ
$2,518 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,124
Medicare services
Top 47% in NJ for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$1,288
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
421 | $148 | $400 |
| 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. |
250 | $34 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
235 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
176 | $129 | $420 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
175 | $5,501 | $27,500 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
165 | $109 | $360 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
132 | $8 | $9 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
127 | $13 | $15 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
127 | $4 | $10 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
122 | $9,862 | $34,000 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
31 | $918 | $3,625 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
25 | $1,676 | $11,440 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
19 | $390 | $1,050 |
| Artery clot removal and dissolution with fluoroscopy This procedure removes and dissolves a blood clot from an artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance. It is performed on the initial vessel treated. |
18 | $799 | $4,600 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
17 | $3,069 | $7,000 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 17 | $115 | $200 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
16 | $4,667 | $27,000 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
14 | $625 | $2,000 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
14 | $1,026 | $2,500 |
| Foreign body removal from blood vessel with radiologist review A procedure to remove a foreign object from a blood vessel, including review by a radiologist. |
12 | $692 | $2,000 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
11 | $227 | $1,000 |
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.
8.2% high complexity
44.0% medium
47.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$2,518
Total received (2019-2023)
Avg $504/year across 5 years
Top 44% in NJ for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
45
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.
2023
$81
2022
$464
2021
$272
2020
$483
2019
$1,218
Payments by company (2023)
Medtronic, Inc.
$51
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2023) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$779
Terumo Medical Corporation
$300
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$247
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$213
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$142
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$129
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$114
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$94
Penumbra, Inc.
$92
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$77
Cook Medical LLC
$54
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Abbott Laboratories
$23
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$14
Nevro Corp.
$13
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ANGIOJET · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CHAMELEON · COVERA · Diamondback Peripheral · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · FLEX Vessel Prep System · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · HYDROPEARL · IGT D Peripheral · INTERLOCK · Indigo System · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · Navicross · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Senza · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis · Vascular Closure Device · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA
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
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
157
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
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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 2023 |
| 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. Kwon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kwon experienced with additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kwon performed 421 additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation 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. Kwon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kwon received a total of $2,518 from 17 companies across 45 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. Kwon's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Passaic?
Dr. Kwon's average Medicare payment per service is $1,288. 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. Kwon) 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.
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