Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Aroesty, M.D.
Optician · Mount Arlington, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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. Aroesty
Dr. Jeffrey Aroesty is an optician specialist in Mount Arlington, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aroesty performed 7,001 Medicare services across 4,665 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aroesty received a total of $5,196 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 140 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. Aroesty 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 8% volume in NJ
$5,196 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,001
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for optician
4,665
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~350 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 (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. |
1,528 | $101 | $426 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
921 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
724 | $31 | $127 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
721 | $36 | $159 |
| 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. |
658 | $69 | $310 |
| Eardrum and muscle function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles. |
556 | $19 | $74 |
| 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. |
340 | $80 | $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. |
316 | $42 | $170 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
260 | $164 | $677 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
199 | $113 | $437 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
194 | $14 | $55 |
| Ear probe test for repeated sounds A probe is placed in the ear to measure how the ear responds to repeated sounds. The results are interpreted and a report is provided. |
148 | $27 | $270 |
| 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. |
98 | $116 | $549 |
| Nasal and throat exam with endoscope A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway. |
68 | $103 | $405 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
51 | $97 | $402 |
| 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. |
50 | $148 | $593 |
| 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. |
36 | $16 | $51 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity. |
34 | $75 | $338 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
23 | $108 | $573 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | 20 | $71 | $275 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
15 | $93 | $367 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
15 | $72 | $288 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
14 | $36 | $139 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
12 | $118 | $458 |
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 ↗$5,196
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $742/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
140
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
$2,344 (45.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,653 (31.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$805 (15.5%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$394 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$438
2023
$489
2022
$1,924
2021
$1,528
2020
$267
2019
$228
2018
$322
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$158
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$97
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Optinose US, Inc.
$42
Top 3 companies account for 80.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Aerin Medical Inc.
$1,653
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$986
Welch Allyn
$394
OptiNose US, Inc.
$304
Optinose US, Inc.
$252
GENZYME CORPORATION
$249
kaleo, Inc.
$227
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$175
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$163
Stryker Corporation
$152
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$143
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$100
ALK-Abello, Inc
$59
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$55
Kaleo, Inc.
$45
Omeros Corporation
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Olympus America Inc.
$20
Davol Inc.
$19
Acclarent, Inc
$18
Neurent Medical Limited
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$12
Lannett Company Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 58.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · AUVI-Q · Auvi-Q · C Topical Solution 4 CII · CIPRODEX · Coblation - Tonsil Wands · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ELAPRASE · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · GAMMA · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NUVENT · None · Odactra · Olympus ENT Instruments · Omidria · Otiprio · Otovel · PROPEL · Progel · RHINAER STYLUS · SEGLENTIS · SPIROX - LATERA · VIVAER STYLUS · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · 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 (45%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
490
Per 100K population
96.0
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL/ DENVILLE CAMPUS
7.6 mi
7.6 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. Aroesty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Aroesty experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aroesty performed 1,528 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Aroesty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aroesty received a total of $5,196 from 29 companies across 140 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. Aroesty's costs compare to other opticians in Mount Arlington?
Dr. Aroesty's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Aroesty) 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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