Dr. Steven Binenbaum, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Binenbaum
Dr. Steven Binenbaum is a surgery specialist in Eatontown, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Binenbaum performed 149 Medicare services across 148 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Binenbaum received a total of $32,943 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 141 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Binenbaum 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopic hernia repair with mesh A minimally invasive procedure to repair a hernia at the junction of the esophagus and stomach using an endoscope and mesh implantation. |
29 | $369 | $15,016 |
| Complex repair of diaphragm A surgical procedure to repair the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities, using complex techniques. |
27 | $134 | $10,499 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
24 | $100 | $1,100 |
| Partial removal of liver tissue A surgical procedure to remove a portion of the liver. This may be performed to treat disease or remove damaged tissue. |
19 | $58 | $4,999 |
| Esophageal sensation study by balloon distension This procedure evaluates how the esophagus senses pressure or stretching by inflating a small balloon within the esophagus. |
19 | $41 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
18 | $131 | $450 |
| 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. |
13 | $101 | $250 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (52%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for surgery in NJ.
Geographic Context
4.3 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. Binenbaum is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of NJ peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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