Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Garber, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Boston, MA
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Garber
Dr. Jeffrey Garber is an internal medicine specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garber performed 6,206 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garber received a total of $29,947 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 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. Garber 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
▲ Top 2% volume in MA
$29,947 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,206
Medicare services
Top 2% in MA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,620 | $18 | $49 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
533 | $8 | $17 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
415 | $16 | $68 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
388 | $7 | $28 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
388 | $6 | $26 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
302 | $6 | $89 |
| 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. |
294 | $139 | $523 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
237 | $5 | $21 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
235 | $5 | $21 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
226 | $5 | $20 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
225 | $5 | $19 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
187 | $7 | $27 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
121 | $40 | $166 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
90 | $16 | $64 |
| Thyroglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
86 | $16 | $65 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
69 | $14 | $57 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
69 | $13 | $69 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
68 | $57 | $212 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
62 | $10 | $39 |
| Electrolyte blood test panel A blood test that measures the levels of sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide to evaluate electrolyte balance. |
45 | $7 | $28 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
34 | $6 | $21 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
29 | $16 | $66 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
29 | $4 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
28 | $13 | $67 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
28 | $6 | $26 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 28 | $156 | $651 |
| Urine calcium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of calcium present in a urine sample. This test helps evaluate calcium metabolism and kidney function. |
25 | $6 | $24 |
| Alkaline phosphatase level test A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones. |
25 | $5 | $21 |
| 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D level test A blood test that measures the level of active vitamin D in the body. |
23 | $38 | $155 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
19 | $8 | $31 |
| 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. |
19 | $88 | $346 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
19 | $27 | $99 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
17 | $4 | $16 |
| 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. |
17 | $136 | $518 |
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of adrenocorticotropic hormone in your body. |
16 | $38 | $155 |
| Iron level test | 16 | $6 | $26 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
16 | $12 | $52 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
15 | $22 | $89 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
15 | $19 | $78 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
14 | $29 | $119 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
14 | $15 | $61 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
14 | $13 | $55 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
14 | $18 | $75 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
13 | $18 | $75 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
13 | $0 | $2 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
12 | $21 | $87 |
| Measurement of tissue transglutaminase | 12 | $11 | $30 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
11 | $14 | $59 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
11 | $25 | $103 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
32.1% medium
66.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$29,947
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,989/year across 5 years
Top 6% in MA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
4
Companies
13
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
$3,015
2023
$84
2022
$3,500
2021
$20,535
2018
$2,812
Payments by company (2024)
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$3,015
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$15,465
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11,640
AbbVie, Inc.
$2,812
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · NP Thyroid 60 · Synthroid
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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5,623
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 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. Garber is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in MA), 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. Garber experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garber performed 1,620 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Garber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garber received a total of $29,947 from 4 companies across 13 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. Garber's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Boston?
Dr. Garber's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Garber) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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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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