Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frank Salvatore, MD
Urology Physician · Hackettstown, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Salvatore
Dr. Frank Salvatore is an urology physician in Hackettstown, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salvatore performed 11,198 Medicare services across 4,223 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salvatore received a total of $1,645 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Salvatore 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 8% volume in NJ
$1,645 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,198
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for urology physician
4,223
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,660 | $19 | $60 |
| 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. |
1,854 | $100 | $274 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,630 | $2 | $10 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
485 | $9 | $115 |
| 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. |
400 | $68 | $179 |
| 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. |
325 | $72 | $188 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
233 | $8 | $33 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
225 | $49 | $201 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
179 | $8 | $34 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 156 | $133 | $424 |
| 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. |
146 | $146 | $497 |
| 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. |
124 | $123 | $412 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
122 | $297 | $1,143 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
116 | $8 | $13 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
114 | $117 | $340 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
113 | $8 | $33 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
99 | $7 | $166 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
87 | $40 | $168 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 85 | $36 | $326 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
80 | $0 | $2 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
72 | $30 | $121 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 70 | $2 | $3 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
69 | $48 | $384 |
| 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. |
61 | $13 | $72 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
54 | $43 | $5,607 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
53 | $71 | $1,541 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
49 | $53 | $425 |
| 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. |
39 | $156 | $370 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder, urethra, or gland tissue A procedure that uses an endoscope to destroy tissue in the bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands. |
37 | $108 | $3,753 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
35 | $64 | $228 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 34 | $133 | $400 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
31 | $211 | $890 |
| Laser vaporization of prostate A procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue through an endoscope. The process includes controlling any bleeding that occurs during the treatment. |
27 | $597 | $11,395 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
25 | $496 | $5,085 |
| 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. |
25 | $103 | $256 |
| 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. |
24 | $49 | $116 |
| Urethral stricture dilation, subsequent A procedure to widen a narrowed urethra in males using a dilator. This is a follow-up treatment for a previously treated stricture. |
22 | $58 | $400 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
21 | $68 | $350 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
21 | $335 | $2,290 |
| 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. |
21 | $112 | $336 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
19 | $52 | $2,273 |
| Manipulation of stone in ureter using an endoscope | 18 | $162 | $3,305 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
17 | $80 | $2,500 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
17 | $104 | $1,443 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $24 | $107 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
15 | $127 | $4,624 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
13 | $171 | $7,252 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $173 | $516 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
12 | $358 | $1,861 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
12 | $180 | $1,275 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
12 | $50 | $958 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
11 | $112 | $1,400 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
44.1% medium
55.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$1,645
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $274/year across 6 years
Bottom 42% in NJ for urology physician
29
Companies
86
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
$1,375 (83.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$270 (16.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$51
2022
$14
2021
$174
2020
$292
2019
$511
2018
$604
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$213
Boston Scientific Corporation
$152
Retrophin, Inc.
$137
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$111
Janssen Products, LP
$100
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$90
Amgen Inc.
$77
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$77
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$66
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$52
AbbVie, Inc.
$42
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
PFIZER INC.
$40
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$38
Rochester Medical Corporation
$36
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Allergan Inc.
$28
COLOPLAST CORP
$24
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$20
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$20
NeoTract Inc.
$15
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$14
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$13
Egalet US Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · BOTOX · CLENPIQ · Consumables & Accessories · ELIGARD · ELIQUIS · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · IMVEXXY · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · Otrexup · PREMARIN · Prolaris · Prolia · ReTrace · SPRIX · Stendra · UroLift · XGEVA · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · ZYTIGA
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
54.4
County median income
$99,596
Nearest hospital
AHS HOSPITAL CORP
0.0 mi
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 2023 |
| 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. Salvatore is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Salvatore experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salvatore performed 3,660 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Salvatore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salvatore received a total of $1,645 from 29 companies across 86 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. Salvatore's costs compare to other urology physicians in Hackettstown?
Dr. Salvatore's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Salvatore) 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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