Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Salerno, MD
Internal Medicine · East Orange, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Salerno 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. Salerno
Dr. Alexander Salerno is an internal medicine specialist in East Orange, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salerno performed 8,530 Medicare services across 4,639 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salerno received a total of $69,270 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 296 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Salerno 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 2% volume in NJ
$69,270 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,530
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for internal medicine
4,639
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,094 | $53 | $89 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
832 | $41 | $82 |
| 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. |
750 | $106 | $284 |
| 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. |
543 | $46 | $124 |
| 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. |
429 | $67 | $153 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
327 | $42 | $111 |
| 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. |
322 | $76 | $200 |
| 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. |
274 | $12 | $32 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 220 | $234 | $611 |
| 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. |
202 | $3 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
166 | $8 | $10 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
163 | $34 | $89 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
154 | $62 | $96 |
| 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. |
152 | $45 | $144 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
138 | $35 | $106 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
138 | $40 | $100 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
138 | $52 | $136 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
120 | $1 | $5 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
117 | $142 | $289 |
| Annual depression screening | 104 | $21 | $41 |
| 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. |
97 | $68 | $197 |
| 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. |
85 | $104 | $287 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 84 | $21 | $42 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
83 | $98 | $304 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
83 | $98 | $227 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
75 | $107 | $306 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
75 | $117 | $202 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
74 | $74 | $202 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
72 | $36 | $93 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
72 | $94 | $242 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
72 | $118 | $274 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
72 | $34 | $88 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
72 | $133 | $357 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
72 | $34 | $50 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
64 | $101 | $219 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
63 | $64 | $148 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
62 | $72 | $100 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
57 | $108 | $276 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
56 | $101 | $283 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
55 | $28 | $57 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
52 | $127 | $380 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
50 | $45 | $116 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
45 | $282 | $567 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
44 | $30 | $62 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
40 | $0 | $10 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
39 | $41 | $110 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
39 | $34 | $50 |
| 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. |
34 | $152 | $395 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
32 | $39 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
32 | $143 | $290 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
30 | $66 | $201 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
25 | $34 | $88 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
24 | $39 | $147 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
24 | $14 | $44 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
24 | $175 | $365 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
23 | $23 | $67 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
23 | $52 | $134 |
| 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. |
22 | $181 | $366 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
21 | $244 | $612 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
20 | $60 | $276 |
| 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. |
16 | $112 | $284 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
16 | $32 | $85 |
| 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. |
15 | $126 | $366 |
| 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. |
12 | $14 | $38 |
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 ↗$69,270
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,896/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
296
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$36,012 (52.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24,944 (36.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,713 (6.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,600 (5.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,947
2023
$9,818
2022
$9,994
2021
$10,360
2020
$8,774
2019
$7,556
2018
$5,822
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16,787
ABBVIE INC.
$94
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$60,956
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$2,750
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,133
Novo Nordisk Inc
$787
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$504
AbbVie Inc.
$390
Lilly USA, LLC
$304
ABBVIE INC.
$237
PFIZER INC.
$184
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$134
Allergan Inc.
$122
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$76
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$59
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$44
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$40
Dexcom, Inc.
$34
MannKind Corporation
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
LifeScan, Inc.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
InfoBionic, Inc
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ANORO · AREXVY · Amitiza · Assays · BASAGLAR · BD Ultra-Fine · BREO · BREO ELLIPTA · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · CLENPIQ · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CREON · Controls and Accessories · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVLT · Enbrel · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GARDASIL 9 · HUMIRA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · MOTEGRITY · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · MoMe Kardia · OneTouch · Ozempic · POC cobas Liat Analyzer · PRALUENT · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · VenaCure 1470 Pro · Victoza · XIFAXAN
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for internal medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
10,294
Per 100K population
1205.2
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL LTACH
1.2 mi
1.2 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. Salerno is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NJ), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Salerno experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salerno performed 1,094 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Salerno receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salerno received a total of $69,270 from 33 companies across 296 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. Salerno's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in East Orange?
Dr. Salerno's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Salerno) 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.
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