Total Payments
$1,219
2024 Payments
$161.34
Companies
13
Transactions
29
Medicare Patients
346
Medicare Billing
$35,054
Payment Breakdown by Category
Food & Beverage$1,219 (100.0%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $1,219 | 29 | 100.0% |
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $346.63 | 10 | $0 (2022) |
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | $242.93 | 2 | $0 (2022) |
| EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $171.87 | 4 | $0 (2024) |
| AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $125.00 | 1 | $0 (2021) |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | $120.81 | 1 | $0 (2024) |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $73.83 | 3 | $0 (2024) |
| ACACIA PHARMA INC | $30.33 | 2 | $0 (2022) |
| NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC. | $24.96 | 1 | $0 (2017) |
| Masimo Corporation | $23.81 | 1 | $0 (2019) |
| UroGen Pharma, Inc. | $16.47 | 1 | $0 (2023) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161.34 | 3 | Becton, Dickinson and Company ($120.81) |
| 2023 | $174.98 | 4 | EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ($158.51) |
| 2022 | $286.34 | 5 | Heron Therapeutics, Inc. ($242.93) |
| 2021 | $139.99 | 2 | AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ($125.00) |
| 2020 | $133.33 | 2 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation ($112.61) |
| 2019 | $198.33 | 5 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation ($148.58) |
| 2018 | $57.99 | 4 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation ($57.99) |
| 2017 | $66.64 | 4 | NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC. ($24.96) |
All Payment Transactions
29 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments — Page 1 of 2
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2024 | Becton, Dickinson and Company | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $120.81 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 02/27/2024 | Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Exparel (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $27.17 | General |
| Category: Pain Management | ||||||
| 02/27/2024 | EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Ryanodex (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $13.36 | General |
| Category: Hyperthermic Condition | ||||||
| 11/21/2023 | EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | BYFAVO (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $12.41 | General |
| Category: Anesthesiology | ||||||
| 07/20/2023 | EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | BYFAVO (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $133.28 | General |
| Category: Anesthesiology | ||||||
| 06/02/2023 | EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | BARHEMSYS (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $12.82 | General |
| Category: Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting | ||||||
| 05/26/2023 | UroGen Pharma, Inc. | JELMYTO (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $16.47 | General |
| Category: UROTHELIAL CANCER | ||||||
| 12/10/2022 | Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | Zynrelef (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $117.93 | General |
| Category: Postoperative Pain | ||||||
| 09/22/2022 | Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | Zynrelef (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $125.00 | General |
| Category: Postoperative Pain | ||||||
| 07/14/2022 | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | BRIDION (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.97 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 05/18/2022 | ACACIA PHARMA INC | BYFAVO (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $15.34 | General |
| Category: Anesthesiology | ||||||
| 04/19/2022 | Chiesi USA, Inc. | CLEVIPREX (Drug) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $13.10 | General |
| Category: CARDIOVASCULAR | ||||||
| 11/18/2021 | Acacia Pharma Inc | BYFAVO (Drug), BARHEMSYS | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.99 | General |
| Category: Anesthesiology | ||||||
| 02/24/2021 | AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DSUVIA (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $125.00 | General |
| Category: PAIN MANAGEMENT | ||||||
| 01/22/2020 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $112.61 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 01/15/2020 | Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | EXPAREL (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.72 | General |
| Category: PAIN MANAGEMENT | ||||||
| 10/19/2019 | Masimo Corporation | SedLine (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $23.81 | General |
| Category: Devices | ||||||
| 09/25/2019 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $124.75 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 09/23/2019 | Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | EXPAREL (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $25.94 | General |
| Category: PAIN MANAGEMENT | ||||||
| 08/13/2019 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug), ENTEREG | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $9.39 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 03/13/2019 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.44 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 09/20/2018 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.93 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 08/15/2018 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $13.99 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 06/20/2018 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug), ENTEREG | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.14 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
| 02/22/2018 | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation | BRIDION (Drug), ENTEREG | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.93 | General |
| Category: NEUROSCIENCE | ||||||
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 97 | 99 | $302,754 | $12,826 |
| 2022 | 7 | 125 | 125 | $290,199 | $11,695 |
| 2021 | 4 | 73 | 73 | $121,374 | $5,311 |
| 2020 | 3 | 51 | 52 | $121,793 | $5,221 |
Total Patients
346
Total Services
349
Medicare Billing
$35,054
Procedure Codes
18
All Medicare Procedures & Services
18 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00145 | Anesthesia for retinal surgery | Facility | 2023 | 42 | 43 | $187,679 | $8,087 | 4.3% |
| 00731 | Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Facility | 2023 | 21 | 22 | $50,462 | $2,140 | 4.2% |
| 00910 | Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra | Facility | 2023 | 23 | 23 | $42,762 | $1,704 | 4.0% |
| 00902 | Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum | Facility | 2023 | 11 | 11 | $21,850 | $895.02 | 4.1% |
| 00145 | Anesthesia for retinal surgery | Facility | 2022 | 14 | 14 | $69,974 | $3,013 | 4.3% |
| 00910 | Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra | Facility | 2022 | 33 | 33 | $64,579 | $2,764 | 4.3% |
| 00731 | Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Facility | 2022 | 22 | 22 | $48,338 | $2,028 | 4.2% |
| 00902 | Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum | Facility | 2022 | 16 | 16 | $38,558 | $1,658 | 4.3% |
| 00912 | Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope | Facility | 2022 | 11 | 11 | $29,946 | $1,302 | 4.3% |
| 64447 | Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve | Facility | 2022 | 13 | 13 | $33,000 | $512.78 | 1.6% |
| 76942 | Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Facility | 2022 | 16 | 16 | $5,805 | $417.37 | 7.2% |
| 00731 | Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Facility | 2021 | 26 | 26 | $50,612 | $2,055 | 4.1% |
| 00910 | Anesthesia for procedure on urinary system including use of an endoscope | Facility | 2021 | 20 | 20 | $34,255 | $1,479 | 4.3% |
| 00902 | Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum | Facility | 2021 | 12 | 12 | $31,127 | $1,378 | 4.4% |
| 76942 | Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle | Facility | 2021 | 15 | 15 | $5,381 | $399.15 | 7.4% |
| 00790 | Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope | Facility | 2020 | 15 | 15 | $75,403 | $3,088 | 4.1% |
| 00731 | Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Facility | 2020 | 22 | 23 | $41,598 | $1,751 | 4.2% |
| 76942 | Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle | Facility | 2020 | 14 | 14 | $4,792 | $382.53 | 8.0% |
About Dr. Vijaya Para, MD
Dr. Vijaya Para, MD is a Anesthesiology healthcare provider based in Long Branch, New Jersey. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 06/30/2005. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1699772111.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Vijaya Para, MD has received a total of $1,219 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $161.34 received in 2024. These payments were reported across 29 transactions from 13 companies. The most common payment nature is "Food and Beverage" ($1,219).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Para has provided services to 346 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 349 services with total Medicare billing of $35,054. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 18 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Anesthesiology
- Location Long Branch, NJ
- Active Since 06/30/2005
- Last Updated 03/13/2015
- Taxonomy Code 207L00000X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1699772111
Products in Payments
- BRIDION (Drug) $346.63
- Zynrelef (Drug) $242.93
- BYFAVO (Drug) $176.02
- DSUVIA (Drug) $125.00
- Phasix Mesh (Device) $120.81
- EXPAREL (Drug) $46.66
- Exparel (Drug) $27.17
- SPY Technology (Device) $24.96
- SedLine (Device) $23.81
- JELMYTO (Drug) $16.47
- Ultane (Drug) $14.65
- Ultiva (Drug) $14.55
- Ryanodex (Drug) $13.36
- CLEVIPREX (Drug) $13.10
- BARHEMSYS (Drug) $12.82
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Data Sources
Provider data from NPPES. Payment data from CMS Open Payments. Medicare data from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization. All data is public and updated periodically.
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