Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vivek Sailam, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Sewell, NJ
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sailam
Dr. Vivek Sailam is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sewell, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sailam performed 3,841 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sailam received a total of $38,875 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 872 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. Sailam 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 30% volume in NJ
$38,875 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,841
Medicare services
Top 30% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$50
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. |
925 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
741 | $100 | $284 |
| 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. |
607 | $12 | $55 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
410 | $54 | $240 |
| 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. |
264 | $101 | $253 |
| 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. |
178 | $66 | $159 |
| 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. |
123 | $147 | $430 |
| 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. |
102 | $17 | $70 |
| 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. |
82 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
70 | $63 | $253 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
68 | $106 | $291 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
41 | $21 | $83 |
| 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. |
37 | $141 | $365 |
| 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. |
37 | $149 | $395 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
33 | $11 | $52 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
33 | $20 | $87 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
33 | $3 | $10 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
29 | $6 | $24 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
14 | $11 | $52 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $20 | $79 |
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.
11.4% high complexity
8.5% medium
80.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,875
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,554/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
872
Payment records
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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
$1,294
2023
$664
2022
$799
2021
$1,312
2020
$10,986
2019
$11,803
2018
$12,017
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$206
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$151
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$101
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Amgen Inc.
$67
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$67
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
PFIZER INC.
$60
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
CVRx, Inc.
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30,069
Amgen Inc.
$1,787
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,215
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$628
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$567
Boston Scientific Corporation
$533
PFIZER INC.
$511
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$435
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$358
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$340
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$330
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$275
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$213
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$147
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$142
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$141
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$130
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$123
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$103
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$64
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$56
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Allergan Inc.
$35
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$32
CVRx, Inc.
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Relypsa, Inc.
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
Preventice Services, LLC
$17
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 85.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
580
County median income
$102,807
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHBROOK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Sailam is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NJ), with 18 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. Sailam experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sailam performed 925 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. Sailam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sailam received a total of $38,875 from 42 companies across 872 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. Sailam's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sewell?
Dr. Sailam's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Sailam) 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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