Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dvinder Kaur, MD

Internal Medicine · Somerset, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
49 VERONICA AVE STE 201, Somerset, NJ 08873
7325458500
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1285605238 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. Kaur

Dr. Dvinder Kaur is an internal medicine specialist in Somerset, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaur performed 1,006 Medicare services across 747 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaur received a total of $6,122 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 346 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. Kaur 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 46% volume in NJ $6,122 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,006
Medicare services
Top 46% in NJ for internal medicine
747
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~50 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
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.
377 $51 $250
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
137 $12 $165
Annual depression screening 116 $21 $40
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
109 $11 $230
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.
54 $12 $125
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.
46 $51 $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.
40 $45 $150
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
36 $71 $200
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.
33 $51 $400
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived
A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics.
22 $33 $50
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
20 $34 $50
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
16 $54 $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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,122
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $875/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
346
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
$6,122 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,335
2023
$1,256
2022
$449
2021
$686
2020
$907
2019
$702
2018
$787

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$838
Exact Sciences Corporation
$151
Novo Nordisk Inc
$141
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Amgen Inc.
$45
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Top 3 companies account for 84.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,226
Novo Nordisk Inc
$765
Lilly USA, LLC
$484
Exact Sciences Corporation
$366
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$363
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$284
PFIZER INC.
$230
Intuity Medical Inc
$222
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$218
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$202
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$121
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$111
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$110
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$99
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$78
Amgen Inc.
$60
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 56.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,461
Per 100K population
710.9
County median income
$135,960
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
4.6 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. Kaur is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of NJ peers, 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. Kaur experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaur performed 377 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Kaur receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaur received a total of $6,122 from 25 companies across 346 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. Kaur's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Somerset?
Dr. Kaur's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Kaur) 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 →
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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →