Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Francis Previti, MD

Surgery · North Field, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
1601 TILTON RD, North Field, NJ 08225
6095685606
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1336165273 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Previti 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. Previti

Dr. Francis Previti is a surgery specialist in North Field, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Previti performed 3,378 Medicare services across 673 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Previti received a total of $14,891 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Previti 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 2% volume in NJ $14,891 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,378
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for surgery
673
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~169 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
Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot
Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds.
1,382 $87 $231
Cygnus matrix application, per square centimeter
Application of the Cygnus matrix material to a wound or tissue surface, measured by each square centimeter of area treated.
537 $248 $461
Epifix, per square centimeter 398 $117 $320
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.
343 $78 $160
Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site
This procedure uses fluorescence imaging technology to detect bacteria within a wound at the first anatomical site examined.
147 $143 $225
Therapy procedure using ultrasound
A therapeutic treatment that utilizes ultrasound technology. The specific clinical purpose or condition treated is not defined in the provided description.
99 $319 $524
Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less
Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less.
89 $135 $373
Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
66 $86 $223
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
65 $104 $189
Vein wound compression bandage application, upper arm to fingers
Application of compression bandages to the upper arm, forearm, hand, and fingers to manage vein-related wounds.
47 $54 $158
Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, each additional site
This procedure uses fluorescence imaging to detect bacteria in a wound. It is billed for each additional anatomical site examined beyond the first.
42 $95 $176
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.
34 $133 $348
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
32 $159 $616
Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less
Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less.
25 $122 $350
Skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs
Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This procedure is specified for infants and children covering 100.0 square centimeters or 1% of body area or less.
24 $306 $600
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
23 $92 $321
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.
14 $98 $234
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.
11 $88 $230
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 ↗
$14,891
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,127/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
76
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$13,660 (91.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,231 (8.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$84
2023
$14,003
2022
$318
2021
$233
2020
$129
2019
$26
2018
$98

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$21
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$16
Organogenesis Inc.
$16
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$13,660
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$364
ConvaTec Inc.
$169
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$123
Organogenesis Inc.
$70
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$70
Lifenet Health
$68
KCI USA, Inc.
$67
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$63
Bioventus LLC
$52
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$48
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$34
Kerecis Limited
$21
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$16
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 95.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUACEL AG+ · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · ClosureFast · ColActive Plus 2x2 · ConvaMax · GRAFIX · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · KerraCel Ag · NUZYRA · Orbactiv · PICO · PROMOGRAN PRISMA · Puraply · REGRANEX · Restrata Wound Matrix · Santyl · SonicOne Clinic · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · Zetuvit · Zetuvit Plus
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for surgery in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$76,819
Nearest hospital
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
4.4 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. Previti is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NJ), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers, 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. Previti experienced with vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Previti performed 1,382 vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot 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. Previti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Previti received a total of $14,891 from 17 companies across 76 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. Previti's costs compare to other surgerists in North Field?
Dr. Previti's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Previti) 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 →