Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeremy Goverman, MD

Plastic Surgery · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
6177263712
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1902896087 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Goverman

Dr. Jeremy Goverman is a plastic surgery specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goverman performed 1,282 Medicare services across 478 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goverman received a total of $31,612 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Goverman 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 8% volume in MA $31,612 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,282
Medicare services
Top 8% in MA for plastic surgery
478
Unique beneficiaries
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~64 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
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.
313 $67 $301
Skin graft site preparation, additional 100 sq cm
Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This code applies to each additional 100 square centimeters or 1% of body area for infants and children.
224 $38 $185
Partial thickness skin graft, additional 100 sq cm for infants/children
This procedure involves taking a partial thickness skin graft and applying it to the trunk, arms, or legs. It is billed for each additional 100 square centimeters or 1% of body area for infants and children.
107 $95 $467
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.
91 $154 $764
Skin substitute graft to wound 100.0 sq cm or more of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less 82 $38 $185
Burn dressing change or tissue removal, less than 5% body surface
This procedure involves changing dressings or removing dead tissue from a burn wound covering less than 5% of the total body surface area.
66 $47 $253
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
66 $41 $158
Skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs
Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This procedure is specified for infants and children covering 100.0 square centimeters or 1% of body area or less.
52 $306 $1,524
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
50 $179 $881
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.
41 $106 $543
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
36 $112 $579
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
26 $110 $548
Partial thickness skin graft to trunk, arms, or legs, 100 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure where a thin layer of skin is taken from a donor site and applied to the trunk, arms, or legs. This specific code applies to grafts covering an area of 100 square centimeters or 1% of body area in infants and children.
24 $517 $3,038
Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area more than 50.0 sq cm 20 $23 $112
Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less
Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less.
19 $336 $1,727
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
19 $69 $309
Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less.
18 $206 $1,012
Skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, or legs
Application of a skin substitute to cover a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs. The size of the graft is 100 square centimeters or more, or 1% of body area for infants and children.
17 $145 $811
Vacuum-assisted wound closure therapy, 50 sq cm or less
A therapy using a special bandage and vacuum pump to treat a wound surface area of 50.0 square centimeters or less.
11 $38 $186
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$31,612
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,516/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MA for plastic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
54
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19,387 (61.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$10,437 (33.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,788 (5.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$15,998
2023
$3,958
2022
$2,173
2021
$6,263
2020
$596
2019
$2,149
2018
$475

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Vericel Corporation
$14,778
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$851
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$248
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$67
Organogenesis Inc.
$35
Solventum Corporation
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vericel Corporation
$26,440
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1,083
Kerecis Limited
$1,031
Medline Industries, Inc.
$1,000
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$851
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$450
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$248
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$125
KCI USA, Inc.
$99
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$94
Organogenesis Inc.
$58
Avita Medical Americas, LLC
$47
Lifenet Health
$33
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$25
Solventum Corporation
$20
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 90.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Dermatology and Wound Care · EXPAREL · Epicel · GRAFIX PL · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MACI · NexoBrid · Nexobrid · Oasis · PREVENA · Puraply · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · RENASYS TOUCH · Recell · Santyl · Tegaderm · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · Topical oxygen chamber for extremities · V.A.C. DERMATAC
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 →

The majority of payments (61%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in plastic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for plastic surgery in MA.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgerists within 10 mi
88
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Goverman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in MA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 10% of MA peers, 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. Goverman experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goverman performed 313 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Goverman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goverman received a total of $31,612 from 16 companies across 54 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. Goverman's costs compare to other plastic surgerists in Boston?
Dr. Goverman's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Goverman) 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 →
About this page

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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →