Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chandra Ojha, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Poughkeepsie, NY
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. Ojha
Dr. Chandra Ojha is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ojha performed 938 Medicare services across 750 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ojha received a total of $4,781 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 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. Ojha 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
▲ 938 Medicare services
$4,781 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗938
Medicare services
Bottom 31% in NY for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
750
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~52 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. |
202 | $65 | $198 |
| 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. |
122 | $6 | $22 |
| 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. |
92 | $102 | $283 |
| 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. |
64 | $107 | $368 |
| 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. |
58 | $12 | $59 |
| 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. |
51 | $4 | $16 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
47 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
43 | $11 | $55 |
| 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. |
42 | $140 | $437 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
33 | $57 | $878 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 30 | $196 | $3,508 |
| 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. |
25 | $98 | $351 |
| 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. |
23 | $77 | $188 |
| 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. |
22 | $469 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
22 | $68 | $200 |
| 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. |
20 | $96 | $289 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
19 | $8 | $12 |
| 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 | $2 | $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. |
11 | $143 | $539 |
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
1.3% medium
89.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,781
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $683/year across 7 years
Top 32% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
85
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
$4,781 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$346
2023
$243
2022
$710
2021
$327
2020
$487
2019
$2,093
2018
$576
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$145
Amgen Inc.
$64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
Seapearl East, Inc
$26
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,122
Boston Scientific Corporation
$919
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$504
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$269
Terumo Medical Corporation
$260
ABIOMED
$253
Medtronic, Inc.
$223
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$193
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$193
Penumbra, Inc.
$172
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$171
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$111
Amgen Inc.
$92
Abbott Laboratories
$52
HeartFlow, Inc.
$40
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$31
Teleflex LLC
$27
Seapearl East, Inc
$26
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$23
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6571) Eagle Eye · AMPLATZER Occluders · Arcalyst · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · Carto 3 System · ENDURANT IIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FFR Link · FFRct · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · Indigo · LANGSTON · LEQVIO · MetaCross · Navicross · ONYX FRONTIER · OPTIMIZER · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
56
Per 100K population
18.8
County median income
$97,273
Nearest hospital
VASSAR BROTHERS 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. Ojha is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ojha experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ojha performed 202 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. Ojha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ojha received a total of $4,781 from 25 companies across 85 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. Ojha's costs compare to other cardiologists in Poughkeepsie?
Dr. Ojha's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Ojha) 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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