Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Craig Bober
Family Medicine · Sewell, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bober 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. Bober
Dr. Craig Bober is a family medicine specialist in Sewell, NJ, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bober performed 2,884 Medicare services across 2,179 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bober received a total of $4,746 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 313 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. Bober 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in NJ
$4,746 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,884
Medicare services
Top 6% in NJ for family medicine
2,179
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~240 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. |
796 | $91 | $281 |
| 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. |
586 | $64 | $199 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
375 | $141 | $287 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
157 | $33 | $67 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
129 | $72 | $146 |
| 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. |
111 | $169 | $455 |
| 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. |
70 | $84 | $183 |
| 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. |
66 | $10 | $49 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
57 | $1 | $15 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
54 | $27 | $77 |
| 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. |
53 | $103 | $365 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
49 | $35 | $81 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
44 | $33 | $54 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
42 | $179 | $366 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
40 | $46 | $117 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
34 | $282 | $529 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
33 | $56 | $199 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $39 | $119 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
29 | $22 | $45 |
| 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. |
26 | $11 | $41 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
25 | $3 | $6 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
19 | $32 | $105 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
14 | $112 | $281 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
13 | $39 | $99 |
| Paranasal sinus X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the paranasal sinuses using at least three different views to visualize the sinus cavities. |
11 | $31 | $87 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $131 | $234 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $180 | $366 |
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 ↗$4,746
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $678/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NJ for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
313
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
$4,613 (97.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$133 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,341
2023
$1,370
2022
$767
2021
$345
2020
$129
2019
$359
2018
$435
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$249
ABBVIE INC.
$205
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$170
Novo Nordisk Inc
$161
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$150
Abbott Laboratories
$117
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$95
Amgen Inc.
$58
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$735
Novo Nordisk Inc
$548
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$477
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$474
AbbVie Inc.
$469
ABBVIE INC.
$426
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$350
Abbott Laboratories
$232
Amgen Inc.
$114
Lilly USA, LLC
$108
MannKind Corporation
$102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$76
AbbVie, Inc.
$64
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$47
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Mannkind Corporation
$15
Intuity Medical Inc
$14
Almatica Pharma LLC
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,874
Per 100K population
615.4
County median income
$102,807
Nearest hospital
NORTHBROOK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Bober is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bober experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bober performed 796 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. Bober receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bober received a total of $4,746 from 37 companies across 313 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. Bober's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Sewell?
Dr. Bober's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Bober) 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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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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