Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aaron Horne, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Livingston, NJ
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Speaking/Promotional
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. Horne
Dr. Aaron Horne is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Livingston, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Horne performed 1,624 Medicare services across 1,275 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Horne received a total of $83,236 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 559 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Horne 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,624 Medicare services
$83,236 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,624
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,275
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
549 | $12 | $86 |
| 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. |
240 | $107 | $274 |
| 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. |
148 | $61 | $179 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
91 | $8 | $15 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
91 | $163 | $1,770 |
| 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. |
79 | $4 | $17 |
| 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. |
61 | $100 | $336 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
41 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
39 | $73 | $188 |
| 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. |
37 | $133 | $412 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
30 | $7 | $32 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 28 | $232 | $1,223 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
26 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
26 | $9 | $53 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 23 | $8 | $34 |
| 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. |
23 | $157 | $366 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 22 | $297 | $1,534 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
20 | $51 | $650 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
18 | $13 | $55 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
18 | $22 | $84 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 14 | $34 | $142 |
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.
7.3% high complexity
2.1% medium
90.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$83,236
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,891/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
559
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$43,947 (52.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$24,228 (29.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,060 (18.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,046
2023
$4,979
2022
$8,564
2021
$6,208
2020
$9,119
2019
$37,075
2018
$12,245
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,657
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,728
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$209
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$132
Amgen Inc.
$95
Endologix LLC
$74
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$73
Abbott Laboratories
$26
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Baxter Healthcare
$13
Top 3 companies account for 91.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$23,112
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22,213
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$9,849
PFIZER INC.
$7,140
Abbott Laboratories
$4,820
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,149
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,946
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$2,043
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,447
Boston Scientific Corporation
$679
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$498
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$450
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$397
ABIOMED
$395
Amgen Inc.
$322
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$315
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$310
Penumbra, Inc.
$296
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$282
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$165
TEI Biosciences Inc
$114
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$98
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$90
Cardiac Assist, Inc.
$83
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$74
Endologix LLC
$74
ZOLL Medical Corporation
$65
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$64
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$59
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$54
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$48
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$48
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$44
EKOS Corporation
$43
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$38
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$30
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$24
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Surmodics, Inc.
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$14
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$14
Baxter Healthcare
$13
GE Healthcare
$13
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (53%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for cardiovascular disease in NJ.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,448
Per 100K population
169.5
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Horne is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of NJ peers, with 18 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. Horne experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Horne performed 549 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Horne receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Horne received a total of $83,236 from 54 companies across 559 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. Horne's costs compare to other cardiologists in Livingston?
Dr. Horne's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Horne) 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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