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Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER)

466 Old Hook Road Suite 9
Emerson, NJ 07630

(201) 261-1005

Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD is a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER). Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD is affiliated with Holy Name Hospital.

Office Locations

Holy Name Hospital

466 Old Hook Road Suite 9
Emerson, NJ 07630

(201) 261-1005

(201) 261-4208

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

ERCP

ERCP with foreign body removal

ERCP with stent placement

ERCP with stent removal

ERCP with stone removal

phlebotomy for lab tests

therapeutic ERCP

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), ERCP with foreign body removal, ERCP with stent placement, ERCP with stent removal, ERCP with stone removal, phlebotomy for lab tests, therapeutic ERCP, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD performed more endoscopy, gastrointestinal procedures, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

lab tests

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

anastomosis

colonoscopy with submucosal injection

EGD with catheter placement

endoscopic injection

gastrostomy

ostomy

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

percutaneous gastrostomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, lab tests, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anastomosis, colonoscopy with submucosal injection, EGD with catheter placement, endoscopic injection, gastrostomy (G-tube insertion), ostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), and percutaneous gastrostomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	26
blood draw	565
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	331
doctor visit	931
gastrointestinal procedures	511
hospital care	1297
inpatient care	1297
lab tests	620
minimally invasive procedures	511
preventive care	114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	331
vaccines	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	22
blood draw	231
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	384
doctor visit	829
gastrointestinal procedures	519
hospital care	1266
inpatient care	1266
lab tests	545
minimally invasive procedures	532
preventive care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	384
vaccines	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	14
Hispanic	31
Asian	43
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	168
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	29
blood draw	180
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	429
doctor visit	776
gastrointestinal procedures	627
hospital care	1118
inpatient care	1118
lab tests	528
minimally invasive procedures	627
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	429
stent placement (stenting)	22
vaccines	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	18
Hispanic	38
Asian	54
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	168
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	21
blood draw	87
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	433
doctor visit	689
foreign body removal	12
gastrointestinal procedures	654
hospital care	1043
inpatient care	1043
lab tests	630
minimally invasive procedures	670
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	433
stent placement (stenting)	42
vaccines	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	700

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1100
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	108
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	496
85 and over	288
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	19
blood draw	85
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	407
doctor visit	756
foreign body removal	18
gastrointestinal procedures	668
hospital care	1060
injections	15
inpatient care	1060
lab tests	538
minimally invasive procedures	713
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	407
stent placement (stenting)	37
vaccines	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	52
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	145
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	21
blood draw	114
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	395
doctor visit	738
foreign body removal	15
gastrointestinal procedures	582
hospital care	908
injections	22
inpatient care	908
lab tests	529
minimally invasive procedures	608
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	395
stent placement (stenting)	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	59
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	138
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
blood draw	73
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	368
doctor visit	695
foreign body removal	12
gastrointestinal procedures	557
hospital care	970
inpatient care	970
lab tests	431
minimally invasive procedures	590
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	368
stent placement (stenting)	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	25
Hispanic	31
Asian	55
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	146
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2019 were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
blood draw	44
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	384
doctor visit	703
foreign body removal	23
gastrointestinal procedures	592
hospital care	862
injections	13
inpatient care	862
lab tests	431
minimally invasive procedures	608
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	384
stent placement (stenting)	42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	56
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	142
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	276
doctor visit	551
foreign body removal	17
gastrointestinal procedures	431
hospital care	990
inpatient care	990
lab tests	272
minimally invasive procedures	443
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	265
stent placement (stenting)	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	18
Hispanic	33
Asian	52
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	133
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2021 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	15
blood draw	23
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	449
doctor visit	591
foreign body removal	24
gastrointestinal procedures	673
hospital care	1043
injections	11
inpatient care	1043
lab tests	574
minimally invasive procedures	673
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	449
stent placement (stenting)	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	16
Hispanic	30
Asian	49
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	150
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2022 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
blood draw	26
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	385
doctor visit	674
foreign body removal	11
gastrointestinal procedures	524
hospital care	876
injections	14
inpatient care	876
lab tests	490
minimally invasive procedures	524
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	385
stent placement (stenting)	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	21
Hispanic	33
Asian	59
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	115
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ during 2023 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
blood draw	24
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	325
doctor visit	604
foreign body removal	15
gastrointestinal procedures	481
hospital care	870
injections	19
inpatient care	870
lab tests	309
minimally invasive procedures	481
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	325
stent placement (stenting)	26

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	51
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	109
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Emerson, NJ were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	18
blood draw	132
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	380
doctor visit	711
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	568
hospital care	1025
injections	15
inpatient care	1025
lab tests	491
minimally invasive procedures	581
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	379
stent placement (stenting)	33
vaccines	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	53
Non-Hispanic White	491
Hispanic	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	32

**Age**
75 to 84	226
85 and over	141
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	240

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	17
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER). He completed residency at Cooper University Hospital. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER)

Residency: Cooper University Hospital

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Name Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$874 ZEPOSIA $504	ELIQUIS $100	DAKLINZA $18	$251
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$861 Uceris $507	XIFAXAN $249	Relistor $89	UCERIS TABLETS $16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$474 Contrave $136	Colcrys $130	ENTYVIO $125	Dexilant $32	AMITIZA $20	Other $30
Boston Scientific Corporation	$474 WATCHMAN $131	Tachy System $115	METAL STENTS - G.I. $111	SPYGLASS $40	AXIOS $28	Other $49
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$447 Uceris $115	Xifaxan 550 mg $107	XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $97	XIFAXAN - 550MG $78	Relistor $50
Other	$4,556 Trulance $556	LINZESS $391	Creon $386	XELJANZ $330	PENTASA $270	Other $2,623

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,411
Education	$231
Consulting Fee	$43

Biography

Dr. Vivian Bethala is a physician who specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system). He is affiliated with Holy Name Hospital. After attending Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) for medical school, Dr. Bethala completed his residency training at Cooper University Hospital. He speaks Spanish.