Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lawrence Blitz, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Wayne, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Blitz
Dr. Lawrence Blitz is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Wayne, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blitz performed 5,137 Medicare services across 3,944 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blitz received a total of $24,103 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 400 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. Blitz 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NJ
$24,103 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,137
Medicare services
Top 14% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
3,944
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,202 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
741 | $101 | $363 |
| 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. |
486 | $67 | $240 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
304 | $54 | $242 |
| 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. |
262 | $20 | $89 |
| 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. |
256 | $12 | $59 |
| 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. |
148 | $107 | $449 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
127 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
121 | $68 | $247 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
78 | $631 | $4,951 |
| 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. |
70 | $151 | $507 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 59 | $213 | $988 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
46 | $8 | $15 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $175 | $691 |
| 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. |
38 | $99 | $343 |
| 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. |
34 | $125 | $551 |
| 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. |
31 | $141 | $733 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
30 | $21 | $85 |
| 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. |
25 | $455 | $1,964 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
24 | $186 | $800 |
| Ultrasound of heart An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart's structure and function. |
13 | $28 | $149 |
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.
9.1% high complexity
0.8% medium
90.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,103
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,443/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
400
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
$20,870 (86.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,233 (13.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,348
2023
$4,190
2022
$2,879
2021
$2,737
2020
$2,218
2019
$4,938
2018
$1,793
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,873
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,039
Abbott Laboratories
$329
ABIOMED
$77
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,301
ABIOMED
$3,472
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,266
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$3,234
Abbott Laboratories
$1,980
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$763
Boston Scientific Corporation
$542
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$240
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$156
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$141
Teleflex LLC
$133
Opsens Inc.
$114
CORDIS US CORP.
$114
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$99
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$70
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$61
HeartFlow, Inc.
$57
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$52
Penumbra, Inc.
$35
Tryton Medical, Inc.
$33
PFIZER INC.
$31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
CHIESI USA, INC.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$27
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$21
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$11
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6575) Coronary Undivided · ALPHAVAC · ANDEXXA · Artis one · Artis pheno · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CLEVIPREX · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CoreValve Evolut · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · Diamondback Coronary · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Endeavor · Euphora · FFRANGIO · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL STENTS · GUIDELINER · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · Impella · Indigo System · KENGREAL · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · Mitra Clip system · Mosaic · N/A · NAVITOR · OPTIS · OptoWire · PASCAL · PORTICO · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYNERGY · Tryton Side Branch Stent · VISTA BRITE TIP · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in NJ.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,367
Per 100K population
263.8
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER
3.6 mi
3.6 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. Blitz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers, with 20 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. Blitz experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blitz performed 2,202 ekg interpretation and report 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. Blitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blitz received a total of $24,103 from 33 companies across 400 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. Blitz's costs compare to other cardiologists in Wayne?
Dr. Blitz's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Blitz) 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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