Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elena Barros, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Chatham, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
40 MAIN ST, Chatham, NJ 07928
9736350800
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1487910469 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Barros 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. Barros

Dr. Elena Barros is a physician assistant in Chatham, NJ, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barros performed 35 Medicare services across 27 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barros received a total of $3,667 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 212 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Barros 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 35 Medicare services $3,667 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
35
Medicare services
Bottom 11% in NJ for physician assistant
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
27
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2 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
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment
This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment.
 21 $24 $16,500
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
 14 $94 $36,500
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 ↗
$3,667
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $917/year across 4 years
Top 7% in NJ for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
2
Companies
212
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
$1,886 (51.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,782 (48.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,782
2023
$910
2022
$468
2021
$507

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,782
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$3,556
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$112
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRO · AVS ANCHOR-C · AVS ANCHOR-L · BIO4 · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CAYMAN PLATE SYSTEM · CHESAPEAKE STABILIZATION SYSTEM · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · MAKO · MOJAVE EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · MONTEREY AL · N/A · NUCALA · OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · SANTORINI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · SERRATO · TRITANIUM · VITOSS · XIA 3 · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for physician assistant in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
5,219
Per 100K population
1022.6
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 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. Barros is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NJ peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Barros experienced with partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barros performed 21 partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment 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. Barros receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barros received a total of $3,667 from 2 companies across 212 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. Barros's costs compare to other physician assistants in Chatham?
Dr. Barros's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Barros) 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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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 →