Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jerry Joseph, MD

Psychiatry · Franklin Lakes, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
851 FRANKLIN LAKE RD STE 105, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
2019042230
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1467869727 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Joseph

Dr. Jerry Joseph is a psychiatry specialist in Franklin Lakes, NJ, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Joseph performed 287 Medicare services across 88 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Joseph received a total of $4,317 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 277 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in psychiatry. 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. Joseph 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 49% volume in NJ $4,317 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
287
Medicare services
Top 49% in NJ for psychiatry
88
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~26 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
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.
 107 $11 $73
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.
 102 $86 $300
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.
 78 $74 $204
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 ↗
$4,317
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $863/year across 5 years
Top 9% in NJ for psychiatry
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
277
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
$4,317 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,847
2023
$1,444
2022
$763
2021
$163
2020
$100

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alkermes, Inc.
$422
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$300
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$218
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$206
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$96
Lundbeck LLC
$90
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$84
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
Indivior Inc.
$61
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Braeburn Inc.
$50
Almatica Pharma LLC
$50
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Alkermes, Inc.
$1,013
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$779
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$530
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$462
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$208
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Indivior Inc.
$132
Lundbeck LLC
$129
ITI, Inc.
$126
Allergan, Inc.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$86
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$84
Braeburn Inc.
$81
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
Almatica Pharma LLC
$50
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$48
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$29
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Corium, LLC
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY ASIMTUFII · ABILIFY MAINTENA · ABILIFY MYCITE · ARISTADA · AUSTEDO · AZSTARYS · Austedo XR · Auvelity · BRIXADI · CAPLYTA · Epclusa · FANAPT · HETLIOZ · INGREZZA · INVEGA SUSTENNA · JORNAY PM · LATUDA · LOREEV XR · LYBALVI · PERSERIS · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · SPRAVATO · SUBLOCADE · TRINTELLIX · UZEDY · VIVITROL · VRAYLAR · Vivitrol
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for psychiatry in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Psychiatrists within 10 mi
3,823
Per 100K population
400.4
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
2.0 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. Joseph is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Joseph experienced with drug injection, under skin or into muscle?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Joseph performed 107 drug injection, under skin or into muscle 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. Joseph receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Joseph received a total of $4,317 from 24 companies across 277 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. Joseph's costs compare to other psychiatrists in Franklin Lakes?
Dr. Joseph's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Joseph) 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 →