Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Bergman, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Newton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Bergman
Dr. Benjamin Bergman is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Newton, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bergman performed 7,250 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bergman received a total of $3,356 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 214 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bergman 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in NJ
$3,356 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,250
Medicare services
Top 6% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,115 | $101 | $579 |
| 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. |
977 | $12 | $167 |
| 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. |
963 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
809 | $104 | $447 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
501 | $116 | $866 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
429 | $44 | $141 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
328 | $54 | $300 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
256 | $47 | $225 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
249 | $43 | $225 |
| 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. |
199 | $151 | $862 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
195 | $56 | $838 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
161 | $155 | $199 |
| 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. |
148 | $412 | $2,745 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
122 | $42 | $150 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
111 | $35 | $150 |
| 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. |
106 | $137 | $818 |
| 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. |
64 | $66 | $450 |
| 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. |
60 | $133 | $800 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
45 | $7 | $10 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
44 | $22 | $149 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
43 | $806 | $3,600 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
38 | $18 | $257 |
| 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. |
37 | $21 | $253 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
33 | $92 | $770 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
33 | $243 | $795 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
22 | $185 | $705 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
20 | $66 | $390 |
| 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. |
15 | $18 | $296 |
| 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. |
15 | $12 | $304 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $22 | $134 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
15 | $15 | $239 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $3 | $151 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
15 | $127 | $611 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
15 | $18 | $150 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $92 | $687 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
12 | $210 | $1,510 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
11 | $11 | $216 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
8.4% high complexity
14.7% medium
76.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,356
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $479/year across 7 years
Top 46% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
214
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$611
2023
$707
2022
$116
2021
$97
2020
$164
2019
$958
2018
$702
Payments by company (2024)
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$206
PFIZER INC.
$79
Novo Nordisk Inc
$54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Amgen Inc.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Cleerly, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 55.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$448
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$381
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$374
PFIZER INC.
$351
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$300
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$206
Amgen Inc.
$175
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$175
Boston Scientific Corporation
$121
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$103
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$102
Novo Nordisk Inc
$99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$89
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$78
AbbVie Inc.
$54
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$40
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Adhera Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
Cleerly, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Preventice Services, LLC
$12
Medtronic, Inc.
$12
Abbott Laboratories
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Cleerly Ischemia · Corlanor · DALVANCE · DIFICID · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · HawkOne · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LIVALO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · ORIGEN · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRESTALIA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Repatha · TEFLARO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
92
County median income
$114,316
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Bergman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NJ), 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. Bergman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bergman performed 1,115 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Bergman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bergman received a total of $3,356 from 30 companies across 214 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Bergman's costs compare to other cardiologists in Newton?
Dr. Bergman's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Bergman) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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