Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sameer Stas, M.D.

Endocrinology · Newton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
123 NEWTON SPARTA RD, Newton, NJ 07860
9735796300
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1871541185 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. Stas

Dr. Sameer Stas is an endocrinology specialist in Newton, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stas performed 4,501 Medicare services across 1,531 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stas received a total of $1,654 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Stas 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 16% volume in NJ $1,654 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,501
Medicare services
Top 16% in NJ for endocrinology
1,531
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~225 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.
1,768 $102 $215
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 1,740 $18 $24
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.
359 $29 $60
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.
181 $132 $275
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.
142 $101 $177
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.
77 $72 $145
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.
45 $121 $250
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.
39 $69 $122
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
33 $114 $228
Continuous glucose monitoring, tissue fluid
This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin.
31 $55 $100
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.
29 $13 $45
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.
27 $85 $183
Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, each additional growth
This procedure involves using ultrasound guidance to perform a fine needle aspiration biopsy on an additional growth during the same session.
18 $54 $125
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
12 $104 $150
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 ↗
$1,654
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $236/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in NJ for endocrinology
18
Companies
72
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
$1,217 (73.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$437 (26.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$101
2023
$134
2022
$42
2021
$143
2020
$116
2019
$385
2018
$734

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$59
Dexcom, Inc.
$27
Itamar Medical Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$284
Shire North American Group Inc
$250
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$200
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$187
Insulet Corporation
$155
Dexcom, Inc.
$111
LifeScan, Inc.
$93
Itamar Medical Inc
$89
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$48
Amgen Inc.
$40
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$39
Novo Nordisk Inc
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Amitiza · BD ULTRA-FINE · BD Ultra-Fine · BYDUREON · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · INVOKANA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA · Omnipod · OneTouch · Ozempic · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · Trintellix · WatchPAT · WatchPATONE · Xultophy 100/3.6 · t-slim insulin pump
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 (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Endocrinologists within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
15.8
County median income
$114,316
Nearest hospital
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Stas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Stas experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stas performed 1,768 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. Stas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stas received a total of $1,654 from 18 companies across 72 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. Stas's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Newton?
Dr. Stas's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Stas) 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 →