Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sara Immerman, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Morristown, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
95 MADISON AVE, Morristown, NJ 07960
9736440808
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1922204429 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Immerman

Dr. Sara Immerman is an otolaryngology specialist in Morristown, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Immerman performed 1,809 Medicare services across 1,460 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Immerman received a total of $1,379 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Immerman 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 27% volume in NJ $1,379 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,809
Medicare services
Top 27% in NJ for otolaryngology
1,460
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~95 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
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
356 $35 $158
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.
334 $72 $310
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.
211 $105 $426
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
157 $29 $127
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
151 $14 $55
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.
142 $132 $549
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
110 $116 $437
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.
104 $81 $370
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
90 $41 $170
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
65 $174 $677
Computerized hearing test with interpretation
A hearing test that uses a probe to measure sound responses, followed by a professional review and written report of the results.
23 $17 $135
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
15 $181 $666
Voice and resonance analysis
Evaluation of how voice and resonance are produced. This procedure assesses the mechanics of sound generation without specifying a clinical purpose.
15 $97 $361
Swallowing function evaluation
An assessment to evaluate how well a patient can swallow. This procedure examines the mechanics and safety of the swallowing process.
12 $75 $283
Swallowing evaluation using an endoscope
This procedure involves using an endoscope to visually evaluate and record the swallowing process.
12 $182 $675
Swallowing evaluation using endoscope
This procedure involves evaluating, recording, and interpreting the swallowing process by using an endoscope to visualize the throat and esophagus.
12 $32 $122
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 ↗
$1,379
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $197/year across 7 years
Top 44% in NJ for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
82
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
$1,379 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$353
2023
$356
2022
$196
2021
$14
2020
$24
2019
$277
2018
$159

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$200
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$72
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 85.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$441
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$164
OptiNose US, Inc.
$102
Stryker Corporation
$74
Aerin Medical Inc.
$65
AXOGEN
$54
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$53
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$49
ALK-Abello, Inc
$47
Optinose US, Inc.
$41
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$31
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$28
EISAI INC.
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$24
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Lannett Company Inc
$14
Kaleo, Inc.
$13
kaleo, Inc.
$12
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMNIOEXCEL · AUVI-Q · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · C Topical Solution 4 CII · Chitogel · Cook Medical Biodesign · DIEGO POWERED DISSECTOR BLADE IRRIGATING · DUPIXENT · FOUNDATIONONE · GAMMA · INSPIRE · Lenvima · NUCALA · Odactra · Otiprio · PROPEL · Restrata Wound Matrix · SERRATED 4MM DIAMETER STR · SPIROX - LATERA · VIVAER STYLUS · Vivaer RF Stylus · Xhance
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.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
136
Per 100K population
26.6
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
GREYSTONE PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
4.7 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. Immerman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% 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. Immerman experienced with ear wax removal?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Immerman performed 356 ear wax removal 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. Immerman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Immerman received a total of $1,379 from 24 companies across 82 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. Immerman's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Morristown?
Dr. Immerman's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Immerman) 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 →
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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →