Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stuart Shulruff, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Mountain Lakes, 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. Shulruff 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. Shulruff
Dr. Stuart Shulruff is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mountain Lakes, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shulruff performed 4,306 Medicare services across 2,964 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shulruff received a total of $3,842 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Shulruff 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in NJ
$3,842 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,306
Medicare services
Top 22% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
2,964
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~205 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. |
1,015 | $11 | $59 |
| 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. |
949 | $98 | $363 |
| 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. |
639 | $102 | $343 |
| 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. |
528 | $7 | $28 |
| 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. |
196 | $147 | $733 |
| 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. |
166 | $68 | $240 |
| 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. |
155 | $61 | $247 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
119 | $11 | $49 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
109 | $54 | $242 |
| 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. |
83 | $61 | $261 |
| 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. |
63 | $149 | $487 |
| Remote pacemaker rhythm strip evaluation Remote evaluation of pacemaker rhythm strips via telephone. This service covers assessment of single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless pacemaker systems within a 90-day period. |
58 | $9 | $50 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
37 | $15 | $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. |
37 | $77 | $364 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
32 | $15 | $89 |
| 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. |
31 | $133 | $551 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
28 | $42 | $129 |
| 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. |
27 | $25 | $99 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
21 | $32 | $127 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
13 | $22 | $89 |
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.
5.0% high complexity
5.6% medium
89.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,842
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $549/year across 7 years
Top 43% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
231
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
$3,605 (93.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$238 (6.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$900
2023
$613
2022
$438
2021
$262
2020
$112
2019
$562
2018
$956
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$136
Abbott Laboratories
$111
Amgen Inc.
$108
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$46
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$42
ATRICURE, INC.
$42
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$30
Philips North America LLC
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$516
Abbott Laboratories
$454
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$296
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$271
Amgen Inc.
$252
PFIZER INC.
$232
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$183
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$140
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$139
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$131
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$127
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$112
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$111
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$73
ATRICURE, INC.
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$71
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$70
Allergan Inc.
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Novo Nordisk Inc
$54
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$30
Surmodics, Inc.
$28
Philips North America LLC
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$26
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
HeartFlow, Inc.
$16
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · BYVALSON · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FFRct · HeartMate · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESONATE · Repatha · Roszet · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
535
Per 100K population
104.8
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL/ DENVILLE CAMPUS
2.4 mi
2.4 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. Shulruff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Shulruff experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shulruff performed 1,015 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. Shulruff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shulruff received a total of $3,842 from 37 companies across 231 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. Shulruff's costs compare to other cardiologists in Mountain Lakes?
Dr. Shulruff'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. Shulruff) 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.
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