Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jay Erlebacher, MD, FACC
Cardiovascular Disease · Englewood, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Erlebacher
Dr. Jay Erlebacher is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Englewood, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Erlebacher performed 3,628 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Erlebacher received a total of $10,265 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 390 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Erlebacher 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 34% volume in NJ
$10,265 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,628
Medicare services
Top 34% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
728 | $103 | $240 |
| 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. |
516 | $12 | $60 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
514 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
358 | $70 | $165 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
259 | $67 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
197 | $55 | $240 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
156 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
123 | $67 | $160 |
| 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. |
100 | $47 | $100 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
96 | $9 | $40 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
85 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
83 | $149 | $325 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
67 | $148 | $445 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 58 | $178 | $460 |
| 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. |
48 | $102 | $230 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 42 | $10 | $40 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
28 | $65 | $185 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
24 | $11 | $55 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
24 | $50 | $130 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
19 | $17 | $80 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
19 | $22 | $90 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
16 | $14 | $30 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
16 | $11 | $55 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
16 | $56 | $170 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
13 | $452 | $1,750 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
12 | $21 | $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. |
11 | $135 | $365 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
19.1% high complexity
1.9% medium
79.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,265
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,466/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
390
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$807
2023
$1,053
2022
$624
2021
$311
2020
$393
2019
$1,324
2018
$5,753
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$177
Medtronic, Inc.
$170
PFIZER INC.
$83
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$72
CVRx, Inc.
$63
ABIOMED
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$28
Philips North America LLC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,700
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$969
PFIZER INC.
$815
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$616
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$467
Amgen Inc.
$380
Medtronic, Inc.
$297
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$143
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$129
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$128
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$125
Lundbeck LLC
$111
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$110
CVRx, Inc.
$106
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$105
Abbott Laboratories
$102
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$69
ABIOMED
$57
Baxter Healthcare
$57
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$55
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$35
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$35
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation
$33
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$31
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$28
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Philips North America LLC
$18
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 63.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5050) Ext Holter · (CK4) MCOT · AMVUTTRA · ANDEXXA · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Adempas · Arcalyst · BEVYXXA · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Circulatory Support · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · HeartMate · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Impella · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,865
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Erlebacher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Erlebacher experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Erlebacher performed 728 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Erlebacher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Erlebacher received a total of $10,265 from 41 companies across 390 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Erlebacher's costs compare to other cardiologists in Englewood?
Dr. Erlebacher's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Erlebacher) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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