Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kunal Brahmbhatt, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Passaic, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brahmbhatt
Dr. Kunal Brahmbhatt is an internal medicine specialist in Passaic, NJ, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brahmbhatt performed 2,412 Medicare services across 1,771 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brahmbhatt received a total of $12,256 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 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. Brahmbhatt 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in NJ
$12,256 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,412
Medicare services
Top 18% in NJ for internal medicine
1,771
Unique beneficiaries
$168
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
291 | $102 | $170 |
| 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. |
216 | $108 | $175 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 208 | $3 | $20 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
141 | $171 | $400 |
| 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. |
127 | $7 | $20 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
127 | $52 | $100 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
116 | $140 | $294 |
| 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. |
115 | $55 | $120 |
| 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. |
114 | $405 | $1,000 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
106 | $222 | $400 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
101 | $44 | $100 |
| 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. |
97 | $78 | $130 |
| 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. |
86 | $148 | $300 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
58 | $41 | $80 |
| 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. |
48 | $12 | $30 |
| 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. |
48 | $68 | $130 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
43 | $165 | $350 |
| 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. |
43 | $11 | $90 |
| 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. |
35 | $173 | $340 |
| 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. |
33 | $145 | $260 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
27 | $173 | $400 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
25 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
21 | $135 | $280 |
| 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. |
20 | $36 | $50 |
| 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. |
18 | $155 | $320 |
| 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. |
17 | $166 | $350 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
16 | $63 | $170 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
16 | $22 | $45 |
| 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. |
16 | $789 | $1,200 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 16 | $199 | $500 |
| 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. |
15 | $8,122 | $20,000 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
14 | $755 | $2,500 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $897 | $2,000 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
12 | $79 | $500 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
12 | $157 | $600 |
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
39.1% medium
53.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,256
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,751/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.
35
Companies
205
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
$12,126 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$130 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,734
2023
$3,767
2022
$1,976
2021
$355
2020
$2,370
2019
$898
2018
$156
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$884
Abbott Laboratories
$423
Medtronic, Inc.
$413
Inari Medical, Inc.
$170
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$166
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$145
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$134
Amgen Inc.
$91
Boston Scientific Corporation
$87
Cleerly, Inc.
$47
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$46
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 62.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,920
ABIOMED
$1,704
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,406
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,113
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,056
Abbott Laboratories
$775
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$651
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$562
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$426
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$349
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$338
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$286
Amgen Inc.
$246
Boston Scientific Corporation
$241
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$207
Inari Medical, Inc.
$189
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$146
BIOTRONIK INC.
$119
CORDIS US CORP.
$75
Cleerly, Inc.
$47
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
ATRICURE, INC.
$40
CHIESI USA, INC.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$34
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$21
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVVIGO Guidance System · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVI Systems · Cleerly Ischemia · CoreValve Evolut · Crosser iQ · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · General - Therapies · HAWKONE · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MYNX CONTROL · NAVITOR · OPTIS · Pulsar-18 T3 · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · S · SC2000 · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · STEGLATRO · SYMPLICITY G3 · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · US Und · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · VenaCure 1470 Pro · XARELTO · XIENCE ALPINE · XIENCE SIERRA · ZILVER VENA
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 (99%) 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
10,742
Per 100K population
2072.6
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S GENERAL 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. Brahmbhatt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Brahmbhatt experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brahmbhatt performed 291 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Brahmbhatt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brahmbhatt received a total of $12,256 from 35 companies across 205 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. Brahmbhatt's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Passaic?
Dr. Brahmbhatt's average Medicare payment per service is $168. 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. Brahmbhatt) 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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