Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shalin Desai, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Teaneck, NJ
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Desai
Dr. Shalin Desai is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Teaneck, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 2,367 Medicare services across 1,289 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $31,005 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 560 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. Desai 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 in practice
▲ 2,367 Medicare services
$31,005 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,367
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
1,289
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
546 | $66 | $230 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
321 | $18 | $85 |
| 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. |
239 | $105 | $426 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
236 | $22 | $100 |
| 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. |
216 | $137 | $630 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
149 | $20 | $85 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
130 | $19 | $85 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
124 | $57 | $225 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
82 | $28 | $120 |
| 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. |
75 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
52 | $12 | $50 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
45 | $31 | $135 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
35 | $49 | $205 |
| 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. |
28 | $136 | $550 |
| 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. |
26 | $95 | $325 |
| 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. |
17 | $11 | $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. |
12 | $65 | $250 |
| 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. |
12 | $16 | $70 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
11 | $444 | $1,685 |
| 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. |
11 | $91 | $430 |
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.
34.2% high complexity
1.7% medium
64.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$31,005
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,429/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
560
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
$30,647 (98.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$259 (0.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,513
2023
$4,526
2022
$10,079
2021
$4,482
2020
$682
2019
$2,163
2018
$5,560
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,153
Medtronic, Inc.
$940
Boston Scientific Corporation
$363
BIOTRONIK INC.
$187
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$150
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$143
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$113
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$37
CVRx, Inc.
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
Recor Medical Inc
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$20
Philips North America LLC
$20
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
MEDICOMP INC
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 69.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$12,355
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,111
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,178
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,083
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,050
Abbott Laboratories
$1,268
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,006
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$734
CVRx, Inc.
$687
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$550
Amgen Inc.
$525
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$456
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$312
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$304
PFIZER INC.
$235
Inari Medical, Inc.
$202
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$173
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$172
ABIOMED
$157
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$153
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$130
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$113
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$103
Novo Nordisk Inc
$85
Stereotaxis Inc
$84
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$75
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$70
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$65
HeartFlow, Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
Baxter Healthcare
$47
Lundbeck LLC
$42
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$37
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$32
Recor Medical Inc
$25
ATRICURE, INC.
$23
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$20
Philips North America LLC
$20
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
MEDICOMP INC
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for cardiovascular disease in NJ.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,880
Per 100K population
196.9
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. Desai is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NJ peers, 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. Desai experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Desai performed 546 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Desai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Desai received a total of $31,005 from 43 companies across 560 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. Desai's costs compare to other cardiologists in Teaneck?
Dr. Desai's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Desai) 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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