Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Albert Empedrad, MD
Endocrinology · Hamilton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Empedrad 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. Empedrad
Dr. Albert Empedrad is an endocrinology specialist in Hamilton, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Empedrad performed 2,071 Medicare services across 1,237 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Empedrad received a total of $4,090 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 267 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Empedrad 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 25% volume in NJ
$4,090 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,071
Medicare services
Top 25% in NJ for endocrinology
1,237
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
432 | $98 | $173 |
| 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. |
246 | $66 | $300 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
159 | $27 | $49 |
| 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. |
80 | $104 | $350 |
| 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. |
71 | $130 | $234 |
| Apolipoprotein level test A blood test that measures the amount of apolipoproteins, which are proteins that bind to lipids to form lipoproteins. This test helps evaluate the levels of specific proteins involved in fat transport in the blood. |
60 | $21 | $24 |
| 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. |
60 | $65 | $101 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
57 | $3 | $3 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
54 | $41 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
37 | $5 | $5 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
33 | $9 | $14 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
33 | $16 | $26 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
32 | $10 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
31 | $13 | $21 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
31 | $5 | $8 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
31 | $29 | $42 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
31 | $15 | $23 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
31 | $14 | $23 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
31 | $7 | $10 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
31 | $17 | $26 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
31 | $6 | $11 |
| Lipoprotein (a) level | 30 | $14 | $20 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
30 | $5 | $7 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
30 | $4 | $7 |
| C-peptide level test A blood test that measures the amount of C-peptide, a protein produced along with insulin, to help evaluate insulin production and diabetes management. |
30 | $20 | $30 |
| 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. |
30 | $142 | $245 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
29 | $16 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
29 | $13 | $21 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
29 | $7 | $11 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
29 | $10 | $15 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
29 | $11 | $16 |
| Myoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of myoglobin, a protein found in muscle tissue, in the body. |
28 | $13 | $18 |
| 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. |
26 | $2 | $4 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
26 | $6 | $9 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
26 | $5 | $8 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
22 | $136 | $210 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
16 | $25 | $40 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $188 | $317 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
14 | $40 | $64 |
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 ↗$4,090
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $584/year across 7 years
Top 29% in NJ for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
267
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
$4,090 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$441
2023
$291
2022
$601
2021
$599
2020
$803
2019
$582
2018
$773
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$69
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Abbott Laboratories
$60
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$54
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$27
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Insulet Corporation
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$842
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$783
Lilly USA, LLC
$469
Novo Nordisk Inc
$444
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$302
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$187
Abbott Laboratories
$164
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$147
Corcept Therapeutics
$88
Insulet Corporation
$73
MannKind Corporation
$71
Valeritas, Inc.
$66
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$42
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Dexcom, Inc.
$34
Shire North American Group Inc
$31
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$29
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$27
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
VIVUS, Inc.
$15
Senseonics, Incorporated
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$14
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$13
Amgen Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · BAQSIMI · BELSOMRA · Cryvista · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVERSENSE 365 SENSOR KIT (RETAIL) · Eversense · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre Pro · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · Guardian Connect · HUMULIN · HUMULIN R 500 · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LANTUS · LOKELMA · LYUMJEV · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NOCDURNA · Omnipod · Ozempic · QSYMIA · RECORLEV · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYNJARDY · Saxenda · Sogroya · Strensiq · TLANDO · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Tresiba · UNITHROID · V-GO · Victoza · Wegovy · ZEGALOGUE
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.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
109
Per 100K population
28.4
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT HAMILTON
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 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. Empedrad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Empedrad experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Empedrad performed 432 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Empedrad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Empedrad received a total of $4,090 from 31 companies across 267 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. Empedrad's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Hamilton?
Dr. Empedrad's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Empedrad) 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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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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