Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Asu Rustemli, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Toms River, NJ
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology — Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
25 MULE RD UNIT B2, Toms River, NJ 08755
7325059005
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1942452172 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. Rustemli

Dr. Asu Rustemli is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Toms River, NJ, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rustemli performed 2,979 Medicare services across 1,819 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rustemli received a total of $2,213 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 125 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. Rustemli 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 44% volume in NJ $2,213 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,979
Medicare services
Top 44% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
1,819
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~175 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.
752 $102 $150
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.
454 $66 $150
ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review
A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results.
399 $6 $45
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
229 $160 $400
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test
An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing.
180 $38 $58
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.
179 $142 $274
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.
167 $12 $60
2-day continuous ECG with review and report
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results.
124 $55 $250
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review.
102 $54 $175
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.
97 $129 $200
Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies.
87 $57 $297
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.
86 $386 $750
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.
57 $99 $175
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
30 $166 $350
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
12 $88 $400
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
12 $15 $69
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
12 $3 $37
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.
8.1% high complexity
17.1% medium
74.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,213
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $316/year across 7 years
Bottom 41% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
25
Companies
125
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
$2,213 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$580
2023
$272
2022
$156
2021
$96
2020
$107
2019
$517
2018
$484

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$151
Abbott Laboratories
$119
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$50
PFIZER INC.
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Amgen Inc.
$30
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$447
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$303
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$259
Amgen Inc.
$186
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$171
PFIZER INC.
$116
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$101
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$71
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$55
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$55
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Preventice Services, LLC
$14
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 45.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEIR · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · CAMZYOS · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · General - Therapies · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · NORTHERA · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · Repatha · Rybelsus · VRAYLAR · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZYPITAMAG
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

Cardiologists within 10 mi
134
Per 100K population
20.7
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Rustemli is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Rustemli experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rustemli performed 752 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. Rustemli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rustemli received a total of $2,213 from 25 companies across 125 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. Rustemli's costs compare to other cardiologists in Toms River?
Dr. Rustemli's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Rustemli) 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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