Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Prashant Patel, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Bethlehem, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Patel
Dr. Prashant Patel is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Bethlehem, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 638 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $13,857 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 149 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. Patel 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
▲ 638 Medicare services
$13,857 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗638
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in PA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
150 | $10 | $48 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
74 | $61 | $364 |
| 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. |
73 | $11 | $62 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
66 | $75 | $418 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
48 | $14 | $92 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
27 | $23 | $141 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
24 | $84 | $447 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
23 | $55 | $139 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
22 | $250 | $2,691 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
19 | $199 | $1,131 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
19 | $59 | $610 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
17 | $75 | $331 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
14 | $114 | $2,311 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
14 | $90 | $559 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
12 | $62 | $383 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
12 | $87 | $452 |
| 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. |
12 | $65 | $184 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $21 | $122 |
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.
3.0% high complexity
55.2% medium
41.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,857
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,980/year across 7 years
Top 12% in PA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
149
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
$1,826
2023
$1,034
2022
$1,548
2021
$886
2020
$2,912
2019
$3,980
2018
$1,670
Payments by company (2024)
Penumbra, Inc.
$935
Boston Scientific Corporation
$384
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$144
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$118
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$82
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$69
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$28
Imperative Care, Inc
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$5,153
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,756
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$944
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$775
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$770
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$664
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$410
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$341
Electromed, Inc.
$293
Inari Medical, Inc.
$261
Terumo Medical Corporation
$237
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$199
Imperative Care, Inc
$194
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$186
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$169
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Abbott Laboratories
$117
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$69
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$65
GE HEALTHCARE
$37
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$28
Avinger Inc.
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Stryker Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(1661) Clin Edu IGT · (8874) inCourage · 8F BASE CAMP SHEATH SYSTEM · ANGIOJET · COVERA · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EkoSonic · Emboshield NAV6 system · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · IN.PACT Admiral · INSPIRE · Indigo · Indigo System · Interlock · JETSTREAM · JETSTREAM SC · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · METACROSS OTW · MetaCross · OBSIDIO · PANTHERIS · POLARIS · PROPATEN Vascular Graft · Penumbra System · R2P MISAGO · Ranger · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SMARTVEST · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SpyScope DS · TARGET · TracStarLargeDistalPlatform · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · Vascular Lithotripsy · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM
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
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
16
County median income
$86,687
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
5.1 mi
5.1 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. Patel is a mixed practice 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. Patel experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 150 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $13,857 from 24 companies across 149 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. Patel's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Bethlehem?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Patel) 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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About this page
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.
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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