Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Goldberg, M.D.
Family Medicine · Manalapan, 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. Goldberg 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. Goldberg
Dr. Alexander Goldberg is a family medicine specialist in Manalapan, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goldberg performed 2,792 Medicare services across 1,412 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goldberg received a total of $11,615 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 790 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. Goldberg 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 7% volume in NJ
$11,615 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,792
Medicare services
Top 7% in NJ for family medicine
1,412
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~140 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 (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. |
1,215 | $68 | $163 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
372 | $8 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
156 | $3 | $28 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
134 | $56 | $157 |
| 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. |
122 | $11 | $64 |
| 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. |
114 | $9 | $95 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
99 | $1 | $23 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
87 | $136 | $256 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
78 | $12 | $300 |
| Annual depression screening | 68 | $20 | $40 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
65 | $39 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
55 | $34 | $40 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
34 | $5 | $50 |
| 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. |
28 | $108 | $313 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
26 | $10 | $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. |
24 | $72 | $192 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
23 | $35 | $150 |
| 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. |
21 | $86 | $218 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 17 | $20 | $87 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
16 | $22 | $61 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
14 | $16 | $57 |
| 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. |
13 | $236 | $402 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
11 | $175 | $300 |
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 ↗$11,615
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,659/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.
58
Companies
790
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
$11,615 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,700
2023
$1,490
2022
$1,419
2021
$2,319
2020
$1,403
2019
$1,550
2018
$1,735
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$365
ABBVIE INC.
$254
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$209
Novo Nordisk Inc
$191
Lilly USA, LLC
$168
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$78
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$69
Exact Sciences Corporation
$51
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
Amgen Inc.
$36
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$30
Lundbeck LLC
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Ardelyx, Inc.
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Indivior Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,849
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,078
Novo Nordisk Inc
$915
ABBVIE INC.
$865
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$604
Lilly USA, LLC
$587
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$452
AbbVie Inc.
$407
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$355
Orexo US, Inc.
$324
PFIZER INC.
$320
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$296
Indivior Inc.
$255
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$236
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$228
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$217
Amgen Inc.
$202
Abbott Laboratories
$153
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$141
Allergan, Inc.
$132
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$118
Eisai Inc.
$110
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$88
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$86
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$75
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$74
Lundbeck LLC
$70
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$67
Genentech USA, Inc.
$67
Exact Sciences Corporation
$66
Alkermes, Inc.
$64
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
EISAI INC.
$36
Allergan Inc.
$33
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$26
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Ardelyx, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Kaleo, Inc.
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.1% 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
755
Per 100K population
117.3
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital
CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER
5.2 mi
5.2 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. Goldberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of NJ peers, 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. Goldberg experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goldberg performed 1,215 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Goldberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goldberg received a total of $11,615 from 58 companies across 790 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. Goldberg's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Manalapan?
Dr. Goldberg's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Goldberg) 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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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.
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