Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gamil Makar, M.D
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Clifton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Makar
Dr. Gamil Makar is a geriatric medicine physician in Clifton, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Makar performed 5,994 Medicare services across 2,194 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Makar received a total of $78,635 from 106 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1774 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician. 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. Makar 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 3% volume in NJ
$78,635 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,994
Medicare services
Top 3% in NJ for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
2,194
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,281 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
869 | $75 | $250 |
| 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. |
805 | $103 | $300 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
356 | $68 | $297 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
334 | $8 | $50 |
| 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. |
316 | $12 | $65 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
206 | $49 | $200 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
196 | $43 | $150 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
192 | $59 | $200 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
131 | $142 | $300 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
124 | $40 | $130 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 117 | $21 | $35 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
99 | $47 | $102 |
| Annual depression screening | 91 | $21 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
87 | $1 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
86 | $34 | $40 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
78 | $44 | $200 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
72 | $18 | $35 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
65 | $102 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
52 | $72 | $400 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
49 | $70 | $199 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
48 | $8 | $40 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
45 | $32 | $50 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
37 | $33 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
33 | $12 | $56 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
31 | $3 | $75 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
22 | $3 | $35 |
| 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. |
20 | $126 | $300 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
18 | $42 | $95 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
17 | $180 | $300 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
16 | $50 | $125 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
15 | $45 | $136 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
15 | $75 | $150 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
15 | $11 | $150 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
15 | $48 | $1,200 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
15 | $112 | $150 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
14 | $109 | $250 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $29 | $30 |
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 ↗$78,635
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,234/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NJ for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
106
Companies
1,774
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
$55,494 (70.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$23,141 (29.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,729
2023
$5,573
2022
$16,752
2021
$15,967
2020
$8,598
2019
$14,340
2018
$12,677
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,818
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$572
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$494
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$212
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$194
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$152
PFIZER INC.
$139
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$131
Exact Sciences Corporation
$108
Amgen Inc.
$85
Bioventus LLC
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$63
Braeburn Inc.
$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$55
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
Corcept Therapeutics
$37
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$32
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$31
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
Mannkind Corporation
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Indivior Inc.
$17
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$18,825
AbbVie, Inc.
$18,221
ABBVIE INC.
$16,848
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,153
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,970
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,723
Merz North America, Inc.
$1,620
Amgen Inc.
$1,293
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$998
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$992
Novo Nordisk Inc
$859
PFIZER INC.
$678
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$572
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$561
Lilly USA, LLC
$546
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$531
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$500
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$432
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$420
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$404
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$394
Indivior Inc.
$378
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$375
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$361
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$344
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$328
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$313
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$309
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$280
Allergan, Inc.
$265
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$238
Bioventus LLC
$222
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$197
Exact Sciences Corporation
$173
Apyx Medical Corporation
$166
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
Orexo US, Inc.
$148
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$140
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$131
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$127
Ardelyx, Inc.
$122
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$117
Braeburn Inc.
$105
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$91
Biogen, Inc.
$82
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$79
Abbott Laboratories
$78
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$72
Radius Health, Inc.
$72
Allergan Inc.
$70
VIVUS, Inc.
$64
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$64
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Eisai Inc.
$57
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$57
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$53
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$53
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$46
VIVUS LLC
$44
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$42
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$42
GE HEALTHCARE
$39
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$38
Corcept Therapeutics
$37
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$36
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
GE HealthCare
$32
Alkermes, Inc.
$30
Zyla Life Sciences
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$27
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$27
Orthogenrx Inc.
$26
GE Healthcare
$26
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$23
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$22
Mannkind Corporation
$18
ITI, Inc.
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$17
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Senseonics, Incorporated
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$13
MannKind Corporation
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$12
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 68.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (71%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician in NJ.
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INC
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Makar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of NJ 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. Makar experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Makar performed 1,281 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Makar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Makar received a total of $78,635 from 106 companies across 1,774 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. Makar's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Clifton?
Dr. Makar's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Makar) 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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