Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Covalesky, DO
Optician · Manalapan, NJ
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Covalesky
Dr. John Covalesky is an optician specialist in Manalapan, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Covalesky performed 7,658 Medicare services across 4,614 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Covalesky received a total of $11,561 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 371 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Covalesky 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 7% volume in NJ
$11,561 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,658
Medicare services
Top 7% in NJ for optician
4,614
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~403 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. |
1,496 | $11 | $40 |
| 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. |
1,441 | $96 | $229 |
| 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. |
637 | $67 | $147 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
547 | $7 | $20 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
381 | $159 | $417 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
340 | $43 | $110 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
280 | $19 | $59 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
230 | $31 | $50 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
228 | $23 | $69 |
| 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. |
215 | $101 | $213 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
197 | $20 | $54 |
| 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. |
172 | $54 | $174 |
| 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. |
163 | $146 | $417 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
158 | $189 | $244 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
157 | $378 | $1,119 |
| 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. |
110 | $72 | $157 |
| 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. |
96 | $113 | $351 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
95 | $20 | $54 |
| 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. |
85 | $110 | $284 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
66 | $21 | $53 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
65 | $736 | $1,632 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
56 | $42 | $98 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
56 | $20 | $45 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
56 | $186 | $515 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
54 | $28 | $135 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
44 | $89 | $190 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
34 | $111 | $275 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
31 | $64 | $123 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
28 | $53 | $208 |
| Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 24 | $67 | $194 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
21 | $179 | $579 |
| 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. |
21 | $62 | $144 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
19 | $33 | $92 |
| 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. |
17 | $16 | $30 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
15 | $90 | $673 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $18 | $60 |
| 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. |
11 | $10 | $40 |
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.
13.4% high complexity
12.5% medium
74.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,561
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,652/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
371
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
$7,449 (64.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,987 (34.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$125 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$523
2023
$3,761
2022
$1,040
2021
$1,342
2020
$785
2019
$419
2018
$3,692
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$143
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Amgen Inc.
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
Abbott Laboratories
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$4,313
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,263
Medtronic, Inc.
$977
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$717
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$431
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$400
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$382
Novo Nordisk Inc
$368
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$330
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$204
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$200
Boston Scientific Corporation
$198
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$168
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$155
Abbott Laboratories
$153
ABIOMED
$131
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$127
Amgen Inc.
$121
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$121
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$117
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$111
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$80
PFIZER INC.
$78
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$70
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$64
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$48
Lundbeck LLC
$43
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$35
InfoBionic, Inc
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
MEDICOMP INC
$18
Relypsa, Inc.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 56.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Adempas · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitor · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · INJECTAFER · Impella · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MoMe Kardia · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SURGIPRO LL · TRULICITY · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · Vascepa · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optician in NJ.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,196
Per 100K population
185.8
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. Covalesky is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Covalesky experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Covalesky performed 1,496 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. Covalesky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Covalesky received a total of $11,561 from 35 companies across 371 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. Covalesky's costs compare to other opticians in Manalapan?
Dr. Covalesky's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Covalesky) 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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