Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in West Orange, NJ with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi, M.D. practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in West Orange, NJ. With 45+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the West Orange area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
449 Mount Pleasant Ave 2nd Floor, West Orange, NJ 07052-2723
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
348
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
271
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,658
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $300k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$60 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to West Orange required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi
NPI records show Dr. Modi as active with telehealth listed in West Orange, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 731-7868.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kaushik Chhaganlal Modi
Practice Location
449 Mount Pleasant Ave 2nd Floor, West Orange, NJ 07052-2723
Mailing Address
449 Mount Pleasant Ave 2nd Floor, West Orange, NJ 07052-2723
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