Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anjum Tanwir, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Union, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Tanwir 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. Tanwir
Dr. Anjum Tanwir is an internal medicine specialist in Union, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tanwir performed 5,792 Medicare services across 3,254 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tanwir received a total of $17,969 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 362 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. Tanwir 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 in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NJ
$17,969 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,792
Medicare services
Top 4% in NJ for internal medicine
3,254
Unique beneficiaries
$431
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~305 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. |
856 | $102 | $284 |
| 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. |
781 | $68 | $175 |
| 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. |
374 | $12 | $90 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
344 | $42 | $193 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
320 | $155 | $401 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
300 | $43 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
286 | $160 | $682 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
275 | $207 | $627 |
| 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. |
260 | $102 | $210 |
| 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. |
172 | $13 | $86 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
158 | $897 | $3,223 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
150 | $7,981 | $20,766 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
140 | $82 | $213 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
117 | $156 | $358 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
107 | $4,254 | $20,651 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
106 | $69 | $282 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
104 | $306 | $396 |
| 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. |
103 | $397 | $1,252 |
| 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. |
89 | $168 | $539 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
81 | $131 | $293 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
73 | $181 | $698 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
60 | $91 | $254 |
| 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. |
47 | $4 | $15 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
46 | $78 | $300 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
44 | $7 | $15 |
| 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. |
39 | $52 | $285 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
38 | $106 | $494 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 36 | $210 | $1,110 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 34 | $185 | $497 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
32 | $165 | $562 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
31 | $83 | $200 |
| Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 23 | $67 | $194 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
22 | $9 | $40 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
22 | $16 | $51 |
| 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. |
22 | $69 | $206 |
| 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. |
22 | $111 | $275 |
| 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. |
21 | $123 | $398 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
17 | $111 | $375 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
14 | $10,603 | $26,624 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
13 | $124 | $248 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
13 | $437 | $1,770 |
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.
6.0% high complexity
29.4% medium
64.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,969
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,567/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
362
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
$17,969 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$914
2023
$1,952
2022
$2,174
2021
$1,882
2020
$1,196
2019
$2,617
2018
$7,234
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$276
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$102
Abbott Laboratories
$90
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
CVRx, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$48
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$42
ABIOMED
$38
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$3,961
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,110
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,701
ABIOMED
$1,624
EKOS Corporation
$1,244
CVRx, Inc.
$967
CORDIS US CORP.
$760
Amgen Inc.
$613
Boston Scientific Corporation
$583
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$492
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$424
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$317
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$269
Lilly USA, LLC
$231
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$220
Penumbra, Inc.
$208
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$191
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$187
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$171
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$140
PFIZER INC.
$139
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$138
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$133
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$113
Surmodics, Inc.
$110
Medtronic, Inc.
$102
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$67
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$62
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$57
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$53
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$51
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$48
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$42
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$36
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$34
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$28
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Seqirus USA Inc
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · (9281) Turbo Elite · ADACEL · AREXVY · AVEIR · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Aimovig · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · BRITE TIP RADIANZ · BRITE TIP RADIANZT · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · CRT-Ds · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · DISEASE STATE · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Ellipse ICD · FFRct · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · Fluad · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · General - Therapies · ICDs · IN.PACT AV · Impella · Indigo System · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LOKELMA · LUTONIX · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MOUNJARO · MYNX CONTROL · MYNXGRIP · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MyCareLink · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pounce Thrombectomy System · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RADIAL 360 · RAIN SHEATH · RAIN SHEATH TRANSRADIAL · Repatha · Resolute · S.M.A.R.T. · S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL · SABER · SHINGRIX · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SPRAVATO · SUPERA · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System with the Shockwave C2+ Coronary · Supera peripheral stent system · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Tryton Side Branch Stent · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xofluza · ZEPHYR
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
9,822
Per 100K population
1715.5
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Tanwir is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NJ peers, 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. Tanwir experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tanwir performed 856 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. Tanwir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tanwir received a total of $17,969 from 49 companies across 362 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. Tanwir's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Union?
Dr. Tanwir's average Medicare payment per service is $431. 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. Tanwir) 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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