Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Donald McCain, M.D.

Surgical Oncology Physician · Hackensack, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
20 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ 07601
2013421010
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1295801157 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. McCain 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. McCain

Dr. Donald McCain is a surgical oncology physician in Hackensack, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McCain performed 521 Medicare services across 444 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McCain received a total of $6,366 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical oncology physician. 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. McCain 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 29% volume in NJ $6,366 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
521
Medicare services
Top 29% in NJ for surgical oncology physician
444
Unique beneficiaries
$344
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~27 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
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.
89 $147 $591
Surgical removal of large skin cancer growth
Surgical excision of a malignant skin lesion located on the body, arms, or legs that measures more than 4.0 centimeters in diameter.
60 $143 $7,217
Muscle graft to trunk
A surgical procedure involving the creation and placement of a muscle graft onto the trunk.
52 $1,116 $36,020
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
50 $94 $396
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.
45 $114 $450
Muscle graft to arm
A surgical procedure to create a muscle graft for transfer to the arm.
36 $881 $35,625
Muscle graft to leg
A surgical procedure to transfer muscle tissue to the leg. This involves creating a graft using muscle to reconstruct or repair the leg area.
35 $860 $36,529
Limited abdominal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures.
31 $24 $525
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.
26 $81 $275
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.
21 $152 $970
Injection of radioactive material for lymph node identification
A radioactive substance is injected to help locate lymph nodes during imaging procedures.
19 $15 $1,250
Flap graft creation for head or neck
A surgical procedure to create a flap graft for use in the head or neck area. This involves moving a section of tissue with its blood supply to reconstruct or repair a defect.
18 $744 $36,778
Surgical removal of large skin cancer growth
Surgical excision of a skin cancer lesion larger than 4.0 cm located on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals.
16 $170 $8,500
Surgical removal of large skin cancer growth on face or mouth
Surgical excision of a cancerous skin lesion larger than 4.0 cm located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth.
12 $274 $5,300
Deep underarm lymph node biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample deep lymph nodes located in the underarm area for examination.
11 $198 $15,909
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 ↗
$6,366
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,061/year across 6 years
Top 16% in NJ for surgical oncology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
22
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,305 (51.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,787 (28.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,274 (20.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,374
2023
$3,799
2022
$145
2020
$25
2019
$12
2018
$12

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,787
Kerecis Limited
$472
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$115
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kerecis Limited
$3,905
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,787
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$351
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$115
Medtronic, Inc.
$115
Ethicon US, LLC
$37
Davol Inc.
$28
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CellerateRx · DARZALEX · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · Echelon Endopath Staple Line Reinforcement · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Mega Soft · Phasix Mesh · SIGNIA
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 (52%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Surgical oncology physicians within 10 mi
130
Per 100K population
13.6
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. McCain is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in NJ), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 16% of NJ peers, with 19 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. McCain experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McCain performed 89 new patient office visit (45-59 min) 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. McCain receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McCain received a total of $6,366 from 9 companies across 22 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. McCain's costs compare to other surgical oncology physicians in Hackensack?
Dr. McCain's average Medicare payment per service is $344. 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. McCain) 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 →
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 →