Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Lieberman, MD
Rheumatology · Berkeley Heights, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lieberman from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lieberman
Dr. Eric Lieberman is a rheumatology specialist in Berkeley Heights, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lieberman performed 43,195 Medicare services across 2,345 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lieberman received a total of $488 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lieberman 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 25% volume in NJ
$488 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗43,195
Medicare services
Top 25% in NJ for rheumatology
2,345
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
38,400 | $4 | $13 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
554 | $8 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
505 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
501 | $98 | $274 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
488 | $5 | $22 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
486 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
471 | $7 | $32 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
262 | $17 | $74 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
186 | $12 | $49 |
| 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. |
172 | $137 | $366 |
| 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. |
158 | $12 | $72 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
82 | $3 | $13 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
80 | $4 | $19 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 61 | $171 | $516 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
60 | $12 | $41 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 60 | $5 | $24 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
58 | $13 | $42 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
52 | $29 | $121 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
51 | $9 | $38 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
46 | $12 | $53 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody titer test A blood test that measures the level of specific antibodies to help assess autoimmune disorders. |
41 | $11 | $38 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 36 | $25 | $104 |
| Lyme disease antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. |
36 | $17 | $70 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 34 | $25 | $104 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
33 | $16 | $69 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
30 | $6 | $27 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
30 | $11 | $45 |
| Total hemolytic complement test A blood test that measures the total level of complement proteins in the immune system. |
28 | $20 | $84 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
28 | $8 | $24 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $57 | $344 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
22 | $11 | $36 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
20 | $119 | $693 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
19 | $52 | $228 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $72 | $188 |
| 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. |
16 | $120 | $412 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 16 | $6 | $13 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
14 | $16 | $65 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
13 | $14 | $60 |
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 ↗$488
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $122/year across 4 years
Bottom 27% in NJ for rheumatology
6
Companies
30
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$317 (64.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$171 (35.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$122
2023
$18
2019
$136
2018
$212
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$104
Amgen Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genentech USA, Inc.
$185
Amgen Inc.
$139
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$116
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 90.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BENLYSTA · EVENITY · Enbrel · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · Rituxan · Tymlos
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 →
Most payments (65%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
207
Per 100K population
36.2
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital
MOUNTAINVIEW BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Lieberman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lieberman experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lieberman performed 38,400 certolizumab injection (cimzia) 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. Lieberman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lieberman received a total of $488 from 6 companies across 30 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. Lieberman's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Berkeley Heights?
Dr. Lieberman's average Medicare payment per service is $6. 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. Lieberman) 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 →
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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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