Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dewan Fahima
Rheumatology · Teaneck, 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. Fahima 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. Fahima
Dr. Dewan Fahima is a rheumatology specialist in Teaneck, NJ, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fahima performed 11,196 Medicare services across 2,553 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fahima received a total of $1,030 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Fahima 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 40% volume in NJ
$1,030 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,196
Medicare services
Top 40% in NJ for rheumatology
2,553
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~861 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 6,240 | $18 | $38 |
| 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. |
590 | $103 | $222 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
371 | $4 | $11 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
361 | $5 | $25 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 358 | $8 | $32 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
357 | $7 | $28 |
| 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. |
357 | $8 | $12 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
356 | $8 | $37 |
| 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. |
202 | $71 | $125 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
182 | $18 | $79 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
152 | $12 | $68 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
149 | $122 | $246 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
136 | $1 | $30 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
132 | $29 | $130 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
102 | $11 | $48 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
94 | $12 | $53 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
93 | $6 | $29 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
62 | $13 | $57 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 62 | $6 | $25 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 60 | $25 | $112 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 60 | $25 | $110 |
| 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. |
57 | $136 | $252 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
53 | $36 | $119 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
52 | $4 | $9 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
50 | $60 | $700 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
50 | $10 | $15 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
40 | $57 | $94 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
40 | $5 | $5 |
| 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. |
39 | $157 | $212 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
37 | $16 | $74 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
33 | $47 | $150 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 33 | $171 | $255 |
| Tuberculosis blood test (gamma interferon) A blood test that measures the immune system's response to tuberculosis bacteria using gamma interferon levels. |
28 | $61 | $272 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
27 | $13 | $56 |
| Iron level test | 23 | $6 | $20 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
23 | $9 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
22 | $15 | $66 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
22 | $14 | $67 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
22 | $13 | $60 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
21 | $59 | $500 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
20 | $12 | $53 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 17 | $6 | $30 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 11 | $12 | $53 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
57.9% medium
39.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,030
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $172/year across 6 years
Bottom 36% in NJ for rheumatology
16
Companies
56
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
$853 (82.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$177 (17.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$277
2023
$356
2022
$216
2021
$51
2020
$94
2019
$37
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$103
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Amgen Inc.
$29
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 77.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$270
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$177
ABBVIE INC.
$140
Amgen Inc.
$85
PFIZER INC.
$78
AbbVie Inc.
$55
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$29
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$27
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$24
GENZYME CORPORATION
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
UCB, Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Actemra · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · INFLECTRA · Iovera · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · ORTHOVISC · Quzyttir · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · SKYRIZI · TAVNEOS · TEPEZZA · TREMFYA · XELJANZ
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
391
Per 100K population
41.0
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Fahima is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Fahima experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fahima performed 6,240 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Fahima receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fahima received a total of $1,030 from 16 companies across 56 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. Fahima's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Teaneck?
Dr. Fahima's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Fahima) 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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