Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Co, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Ridgewood, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Co from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Co
Dr. John Co is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Ridgewood, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Co performed 12,956 Medicare services across 7,323 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Co received a total of $8,026 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 302 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Co 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NJ
$8,026 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,956
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
7,323
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~648 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. |
10,518 | $7 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
358 | $147 | $327 |
| 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. |
301 | $70 | $190 |
| 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. |
255 | $12 | $40 |
| 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. |
209 | $101 | $348 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
191 | $174 | $1,200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
177 | $45 | $180 |
| 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. |
161 | $92 | $250 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 87 | $182 | $450 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
82 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
74 | $205 | $500 |
| 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. |
70 | $68 | $250 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
48 | $50 | $175 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
47 | $20 | $150 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
44 | $43 | $150 |
| 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 | $10 | $320 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
33 | $89 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
33 | $79 | $950 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
33 | $32 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
29 | $61 | $305 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
29 | $67 | $250 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 22 | $173 | $5,000 |
| 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. |
20 | $91 | $150 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
19 | $90 | $703 |
| 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. |
19 | $70 | $250 |
| Brain artery infusion with tube insertion and imaging A procedure involving the insertion of a tube into an artery of the brain to deliver a chemical agent, accompanied by imaging guidance for the initial treatment area. |
18 | $244 | $850 |
| 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. |
18 | $485 | $3,200 |
| 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. |
18 | $140 | $375 |
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.
2.8% high complexity
1.0% medium
96.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,026
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,147/year across 7 years
Top 25% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
302
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
$7,938 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$87 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$863
2023
$1,313
2022
$1,415
2021
$1,213
2020
$1,066
2019
$1,348
2018
$808
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$209
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$198
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$188
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$99
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$63
PFIZER INC.
$46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$987
Boston Scientific Corporation
$816
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$809
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$590
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$536
Amgen Inc.
$522
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$497
Novo Nordisk Inc
$394
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$386
PFIZER INC.
$361
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$313
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$251
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$197
CVRx, Inc.
$179
HeartFlow, Inc.
$132
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$127
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$125
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$125
ATRICURE, INC.
$124
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$91
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$43
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
MACROGENICS, INC.
$18
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$16
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$12
Radius Health, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · Claria MRI · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FFRct · JARDIANCE · Jivi · KRYSTEXXA · LARIAT SUTURE DELIVERY DEVICE · LEQVIO · LIVALO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · MARGENZA · MITRACLIP · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PRALUENT · Pomalyst · Ranexa · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SAMSCA · TEKTURNA · Tymlos · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,586
Per 100K population
166.1
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Co is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Co experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Co performed 10,518 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. Co receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Co received a total of $8,026 from 34 companies across 302 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. Co's costs compare to other cardiologists in Ridgewood?
Dr. Co's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Co) 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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