Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jim Cheung, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
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. Cheung
Dr. Jim Cheung is a cardiovascular disease specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cheung performed 2,338 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cheung received a total of $124,077 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 218 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cheung 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 45% volume in NY
$124,077 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,338
Medicare services
Top 45% in NY for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
344 | $24 | $125 |
| 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. |
290 | $21 | $100 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
186 | $31 | $250 |
| 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. |
164 | $151 | $551 |
| 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. |
155 | $108 | $425 |
| 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. |
153 | $27 | $230 |
| 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. |
131 | $19 | $100 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 126 | $196 | $700 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
74 | $8 | $35 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
74 | $79 | $650 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
68 | $47 | $360 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
59 | $98 | $935 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
54 | $909 | $4,995 |
| 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. |
47 | $154 | $650 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
44 | $13 | $156 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
36 | $23 | $75 |
| 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. |
36 | $109 | $350 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
33 | $295 | $1,800 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
32 | $20 | $75 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
32 | $32 | $255 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
29 | $295 | $1,550 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
28 | $37 | $275 |
| 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. |
27 | $471 | $3,750 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
25 | $68 | $17,177 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
20 | $70 | $250 |
| 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. |
18 | $72 | $250 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
16 | $805 | $3,815 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
14 | $322 | $1,300 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
12 | $65 | $850 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
11 | $28 | $200 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
47.6% high complexity
0.5% medium
51.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$124,077
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,725/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
218
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,388
2023
$31,067
2022
$11,224
2021
$15,011
2020
$19,411
2019
$21,881
2018
$14,094
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$10,386
BIOTRONIK INC.
$398
Abbott Laboratories
$340
Boston Scientific Corporation
$134
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$130
Top 3 companies account for 97.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$34,202
Medtronic, Inc.
$29,198
BIOTRONIK INC.
$20,888
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20,455
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$8,843
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,319
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$2,567
Stereotaxis Inc
$1,140
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,000
ATRICURE, INC.
$306
AtriCure, Inc.
$123
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$24
Preventice Services, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Arctic Front · BIOMONITOR · BioMonitor · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CROME DR MRI SURESCAN · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Cartomerge · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - EP · INGEVITY · JOT DX · LifeVest · Micra · Mitra Clip system · Niobe · RHYTHMIA · RhythmVIEW Work Stations · Rhythmia Mapping System · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SENSOR ENABLED · SelectSecure · Solia · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TENDRIL · VersaCross Access Solution · VersaCross Steerable Access Solution · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,811
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Cheung is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Cheung experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cheung performed 344 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Cheung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cheung received a total of $124,077 from 13 companies across 218 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Cheung's costs compare to other cardiologists in New York?
Dr. Cheung's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Cheung) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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