Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Waseem Bhatti, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Summit, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bhatti
Dr. Waseem Bhatti is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Summit, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhatti performed 3,501 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhatti received a total of $47,217 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 232 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. Bhatti 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 28% volume in NJ
$47,217 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,501
Medicare services
Top 28% in NJ for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,102 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
51 | $69 | $179 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
49 | $107 | $351 |
| 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. |
30 | $111 | $274 |
| 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. |
26 | $114 | $336 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
23 | $29 | $106 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
20 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
20 | $37 | $109 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
19 | $131 | $5,407 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
18 | $267 | $1,778 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
18 | $52 | $206 |
| 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. |
18 | $141 | $412 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
17 | $8 | $32 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
16 | $96 | $297 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
13 | $297 | $3,353 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
13 | $931 | $4,660 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
13 | $4 | $17 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
13 | $6 | $25 |
| Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth A needle is inserted into a growth within the abdominal cavity to remove a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis. |
11 | $141 | $993 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
11 | $210 | $1,052 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$47,217
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,745/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NJ for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
232
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
$1,528
2023
$5,456
2022
$6,378
2021
$5,373
2020
$7,405
2019
$9,262
2018
$11,816
Payments by company (2024)
Sirtex Medical Inc
$563
Penumbra, Inc.
$560
Boston Scientific Corporation
$226
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$67
Cook Medical LLC
$24
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$30,400
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$9,014
Sirtex Medical Inc
$4,080
Incyte Corporation
$925
Boston Scientific Corporation
$767
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$317
Terumo Medical Corporation
$275
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$251
Cook Medical LLC
$176
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$172
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$142
Nevro Corp.
$119
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$116
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
GE HealthCare
$86
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$52
Embolx, Inc.
$50
Lilly USA, LLC
$41
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$30
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$23
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20
KCI USA, Inc.
$19
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$16
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$14
Baxter Healthcare
$13
XACT Robotics Ltd
$12
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% 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
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
132
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Bhatti is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in NJ), with 19 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. Bhatti experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhatti performed 3,102 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Bhatti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhatti received a total of $47,217 from 26 companies across 232 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. Bhatti's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Summit?
Dr. Bhatti's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Bhatti) 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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