Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Raymond Malapero, M.D., M.P.H.

Anesthesiology · Neptune, NJ
Practice pattern: Interventional & Cardiac — Practice combining interventional and cardiac services
Low-engagement
1945 NJ-33, Neptune, NJ 07753
7327755500
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1861735326 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. Malapero

Dr. Raymond Malapero is an anesthesiology specialist in Neptune, NJ, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malapero performed 637 Medicare services across 597 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malapero received a total of $3,674 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Malapero 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in NJ $3,674 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
637
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for anesthesiology
597
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~49 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
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
169 $12 $168
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter
A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin.
123 $69 $893
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedure
Administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures involving the heart and major blood vessels.
91 $371 $5,823
Arterial line insertion
A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion.
57 $37 $650
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 43 $72 $1,900
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
37 $88 $1,091
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
37 $15 $900
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
37 $3 $900
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine
This code covers the administration of anesthesia during a heart artery bypass grafting procedure performed while the patient is on a heart-lung machine.
23 $665 $10,068
Anesthesia for heart/large blood vessel surgery with heart-lung machine
Anesthesia services provided during surgical procedures on the heart or large blood vessels that require the use of a heart-lung machine. This applies to patients aged one year or older.
20 $739 $11,180
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.
31.9% high complexity
38.1% medium
30.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,674
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $612/year across 6 years
Top 4% in NJ for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
49
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
$3,674 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,727
2023
$558
2022
$169
2021
$153
2020
$15
2019
$51

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1,372
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$702
Medtronic, Inc.
$321
ABIOMED
$169
ATRICURE, INC.
$94
Mindray DS USA, Inc.
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Masimo Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1,372
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,003
Abbott Laboratories
$375
Medtronic, Inc.
$370
ABIOMED
$169
ATRICURE, INC.
$118
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$76
AtriCure, Inc.
$52
Covidien LP
$37
Mindray DS USA, Inc.
$30
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$26
Masimo Corporation
$16
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 74.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · BRIDION · CLEVIPREX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · HemoSphere · Impella · KENGREAL · MITRACLIP · McGRATH · MitraClip System · OFIRMEV · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · TE7 MAX · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT
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 4% for anesthesiology in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
201
Per 100K population
31.2
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
7.4 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. Malapero is an interventional & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NJ peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Malapero experienced with ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Malapero performed 169 ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access 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. Malapero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Malapero received a total of $3,674 from 14 companies across 49 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. Malapero's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Neptune?
Dr. Malapero's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. Malapero) 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 →