Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Neil Saxena, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Pennington, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
2 CAPITAL WAY STE 385, Pennington, NJ 08534
6093034838
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1013151117 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Saxena

Dr. Neil Saxena is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Pennington, NJ, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saxena performed 2,557 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saxena received a total of $2,666 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 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. Saxena 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.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ 2,557 Medicare services $2,666 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,557
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$41
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
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.
748 $7 $72
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.
423 $99 $413
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.
359 $12 $152
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
213 $56 $385
Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes
This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period.
196 $34 $210
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
111 $41 $229
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.
99 $45 $261
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.
88 $97 $300
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.
60 $147 $800
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision.
58 $17 $164
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results.
58 $11 $179
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.
42 $60 $2,400
2-day continuous ECG with professional review
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional.
21 $13 $116
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.
19 $118 $616
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.
18 $67 $300
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 $28 $306
Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education
Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use.
14 $17 $109
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.
13 $32 $1,013
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.
8.3% high complexity
7.4% medium
84.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,666
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $381/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
14
Companies
103
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.

2024
$190
2023
$589
2022
$686
2021
$560
2020
$248
2019
$232
2018
$160

Payments by company (2024)

Abbott Laboratories
$165
Recor Medical Inc
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$642
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$425
Boston Scientific Corporation
$255
Amgen Inc.
$228
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$208
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$196
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$171
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$163
PFIZER INC.
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$70
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Recor Medical Inc
$25
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$19
Top 3 companies account for 49.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEIR · CAMZYOS · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · General - Therapies · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. · JARDIANCE · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MitraClip System · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · Repatha · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZYPITAMAG
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 →
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Geographic Context

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296
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELL
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 2024
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. Saxena is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 17 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. Saxena experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saxena performed 748 ekg interpretation and report 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. Saxena receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saxena received a total of $2,666 from 14 companies across 103 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. Saxena's costs compare to other cardiologists in Pennington?
Dr. Saxena's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Saxena) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →