Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sarina Sachdev, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Passaic, NJ
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Sachdev
Dr. Sarina Sachdev is an internal medicine specialist in Passaic, NJ, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sachdev performed 2,650 Medicare services across 2,081 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sachdev received a total of $4,909 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 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. Sachdev 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 in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in NJ
$4,909 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,650
Medicare services
Top 15% in NJ for internal medicine
2,081
Unique beneficiaries
$123
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
652 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
290 | $97 | $170 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
233 | $161 | $400 |
| 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. |
200 | $104 | $175 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 141 | $3 | $20 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
133 | $141 | $286 |
| 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. |
130 | $53 | $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. |
127 | $386 | $1,000 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
108 | $44 | $100 |
| 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. |
103 | $155 | $350 |
| 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. |
102 | $141 | $300 |
| 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. |
61 | $49 | $100 |
| 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. |
54 | $102 | $250 |
| 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. |
37 | $173 | $400 |
| 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. |
32 | $12 | $30 |
| 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. |
32 | $131 | $260 |
| 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. |
31 | $76 | $130 |
| 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. |
28 | $10 | $90 |
| 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. |
27 | $39 | $80 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
26 | $7 | $20 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 23 | $213 | $500 |
| 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. |
19 | $32 | $50 |
| 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. |
18 | $121 | $280 |
| 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. |
17 | $741 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
14 | $72 | $145 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
12 | $6,577 | $19,000 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
10.3% high complexity
32.3% medium
57.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,909
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $701/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
117
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
$4,829 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$79 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,563
2023
$980
2022
$267
2021
$811
2020
$614
2019
$378
2018
$296
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$668
Medtronic, Inc.
$331
Inari Medical, Inc.
$156
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$143
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$83
Cleerly, Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
ConvaTec Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABIOMED
$1,227
Medtronic, Inc.
$527
Abbott Laboratories
$474
Boston Scientific Corporation
$286
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$278
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$275
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$251
Amgen Inc.
$202
Inari Medical, Inc.
$187
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$125
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$83
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$79
CORDIS US CORP.
$75
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$71
PFIZER INC.
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$58
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$55
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$52
Cleerly, Inc.
$47
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$38
Novo Nordisk Inc
$33
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$33
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
ConvaTec Inc.
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AngioVac · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Cleerly Ischemia · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Crosser iQ · DEFINITY · Definity · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · Dragonfly OCT · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · HAWKONE · HawkOne · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Impella · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LifeVest · MYNX CONTROL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Repatha · S · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · VenaCure 1470 Pro · Victoza · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
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. Sachdev is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sachdev experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sachdev performed 652 ekg interpretation and report 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. Sachdev receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sachdev received a total of $4,909 from 34 companies across 117 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. Sachdev's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Passaic?
Dr. Sachdev's average Medicare payment per service is $123. 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. Sachdev) 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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About this page
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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