Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eduardo Samaniego, MD
Family Medicine · Newark, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Samaniego
Dr. Eduardo Samaniego is a family medicine specialist in Newark, NJ, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Samaniego performed 3,164 Medicare services across 1,808 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Samaniego received a total of $12,376 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 586 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Samaniego 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NJ
$12,376 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,164
Medicare services
Top 5% in NJ for family medicine
1,808
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~186 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. |
683 | $96 | $285 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
121 | $6 | $15 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
121 | $5 | $15 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
121 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
121 | $5 | $15 |
| Alkaline phosphatase level test A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones. |
121 | $5 | $15 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
120 | $5 | $15 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
120 | $7 | $20 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
120 | $4 | $10 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
120 | $5 | $15 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
120 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
120 | $4 | $10 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
119 | $4 | $15 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
116 | $4 | $10 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
94 | $11 | $40 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
86 | $0 | $30 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
82 | $1 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
81 | $142 | $207 |
| 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. |
77 | $16 | $30 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
74 | $82 | $200 |
| 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. |
66 | $74 | $211 |
| 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. |
49 | $8 | $37 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
47 | $126 | $270 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
45 | $28 | $80 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
32 | $78 | $100 |
| High-intensity behavioral counseling for STI prevention, 30 minutes A 30-minute face-to-face session providing education, skills training, and guidance to help change sexual behavior and prevent sexually transmitted infections. |
28 | $29 | $50 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 26 | $21 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
26 | $1 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
19 | $76 | $200 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
16 | $79 | $250 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
14 | $113 | $500 |
| 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. |
12 | $75 | $190 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
12 | $356 | $790 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
12 | $249 | $370 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
12 | $31 | $100 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
11 | $25 | $60 |
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 ↗$12,376
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,768/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
586
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
$12,149 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$226 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,532
2023
$1,635
2022
$1,550
2021
$2,320
2020
$1,677
2019
$2,264
2018
$1,398
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$434
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$228
Lilly USA, LLC
$159
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$158
Novo Nordisk Inc
$148
Dexcom, Inc.
$147
ABBVIE INC.
$71
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$33
PFIZER INC.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
ViiV Healthcare Company
$17
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,308
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,851
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,588
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,537
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,378
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$664
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$515
Amgen Inc.
$277
BIOTRONIK INC.
$226
Dexcom, Inc.
$225
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$162
Allergan Inc.
$138
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$135
PFIZER INC.
$124
AbbVie Inc.
$112
Abbott Laboratories
$98
ABBVIE INC.
$98
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$98
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$88
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$54
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
DEXCOM, INC.
$43
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
VBI Vaccine (Delaware) Inc.
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Eisai Inc.
$27
AbbVie, Inc.
$26
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$25
ViiV Healthcare Company
$17
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$14
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$12
Mannkind Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,157
Per 100K population
369.6
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Samaniego is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of NJ peers, with 17 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. Samaniego experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Samaniego performed 683 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. Samaniego receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Samaniego received a total of $12,376 from 47 companies across 586 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. Samaniego's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Newark?
Dr. Samaniego's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Samaniego) 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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