Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Varun Saxena, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Warminster, PA
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena
Dr. Varun Saxena is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Warminster, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saxena performed 3,523 Medicare services across 2,375 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saxena received a total of $5,710 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 341 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. Saxena 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 18% volume in PA
$5,710 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,523
Medicare services
Top 18% in PA for cardiovascular disease
2,375
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~176 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. |
1,026 | $6 | $59 |
| 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. |
833 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
717 | $98 | $160 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
240 | $155 | $300 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A phone conversation with a nonphysician healthcare professional lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. |
139 | $25 | $75 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
89 | $226 | $300 |
| 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. |
86 | $65 | $150 |
| 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. |
63 | $129 | $250 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
55 | $20 | $250 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
55 | $706 | $1,000 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
45 | $189 | $550 |
| 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. |
35 | $68 | $125 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
32 | $81 | $151 |
| 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. |
30 | $141 | $350 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
17 | $20 | $90 |
| 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. |
17 | $148 | $250 |
| 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. |
15 | $55 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $2 | $89 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
14 | $6 | $25 |
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.
8.1% high complexity
2.6% medium
89.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,710
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $816/year across 7 years
Top 31% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
341
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
$5,710 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$724
2023
$677
2022
$1,073
2021
$1,202
2020
$702
2019
$679
2018
$653
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$105
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
PFIZER INC.
$73
Novo Nordisk Inc
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
Amgen Inc.
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
MEDICOMP INC
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$792
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$652
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$646
PFIZER INC.
$521
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$461
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$407
Amgen Inc.
$403
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$272
Boston Scientific Corporation
$259
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$258
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$223
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$212
Lundbeck LLC
$154
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$85
Novo Nordisk Inc
$64
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$52
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$32
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
MEDICOMP INC
$20
ABIOMED
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Rybelsus · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
726
Per 100K population
112.4
County median income
$111,951
Nearest hospital
JEFFERSON ABINGTON HOSPITAL
6.9 mi
6.9 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. Saxena is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Saxena experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saxena performed 1,026 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. Saxena receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saxena received a total of $5,710 from 26 companies across 341 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. Saxena's costs compare to other cardiologists in Warminster?
Dr. Saxena's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Saxena) 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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