Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Walter Miller, MD
Family Medicine · Manahawkin, 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. Miller 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. Miller
Dr. Walter Miller is a family medicine specialist in Manahawkin, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miller performed 7,976 Medicare services across 3,505 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Miller received a total of $12,759 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 539 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Miller 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 1% volume in NJ
$12,759 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,976
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for family medicine
3,505
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~420 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) | 3,060 | $18 | $35 |
| 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. |
1,335 | $94 | $180 |
| 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. |
568 | $67 | $140 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
367 | $85 | $95 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 360 | $20 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
355 | $137 | $200 |
| Annual depression screening | 353 | $20 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
244 | $33 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
239 | $72 | $90 |
| 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. |
183 | $9 | $70 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
151 | $8 | $15 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
84 | $1 | $21 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
74 | $228 | $375 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
73 | $16 | $29 |
| 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. |
70 | $12 | $35 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
55 | $3 | $30 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
44 | $16 | $46 |
| 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. |
40 | $139 | $245 |
| 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. |
39 | $43 | $120 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
38 | $45 | $150 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
36 | $56 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
25 | $166 | $411 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
24 | $97 | $689 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
22 | $15 | $38 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
21 | $161 | $280 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
20 | $30 | $91 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
18 | $282 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
18 | $33 | $40 |
| Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine A flu shot that protects against four strains of influenza virus. It is produced using recombinant DNA technology rather than growing the virus in eggs. |
15 | $71 | $90 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
15 | $4 | $35 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
15 | $34 | $110 |
| Additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing This code represents an additional 30-minute increment for administering psychological or neuropsychological tests. It is used to bill for time beyond the initial testing period. |
15 | $31 | $110 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
41.1% medium
58.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,759
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,823/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
539
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
$12,759 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,866
2023
$2,144
2022
$2,251
2021
$2,071
2020
$1,333
2019
$1,778
2018
$1,316
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,147
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$265
Corcept Therapeutics
$217
ABBVIE INC.
$113
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$85
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$21
PFIZER INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 87.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,834
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,132
Amgen Inc.
$1,435
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$673
PFIZER INC.
$550
Lilly USA, LLC
$461
Novo Nordisk Inc
$396
ITI, Inc.
$374
ABBVIE INC.
$358
Radius Health, Inc.
$325
Corcept Therapeutics
$278
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$196
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$173
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$170
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$150
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$132
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$130
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
Boston Scientific Corporation
$112
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$97
Stryker Corporation
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$52
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$41
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$39
AbbVie Inc.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$26
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$21
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$14
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Relypsa, Inc.
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% 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 →
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 3% for family medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
70
Per 100K population
10.8
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
SOUTHERN OCEAN 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. Miller is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Miller experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miller performed 3,060 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. Miller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Miller received a total of $12,759 from 43 companies across 539 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. Miller's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Manahawkin?
Dr. Miller'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. Miller) 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.
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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