Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Josette Palmer, MD
Family Medicine · Sicklerville, 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. Palmer 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. Palmer
Dr. Josette Palmer is a family medicine specialist in Sicklerville, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Palmer performed 2,332 Medicare services across 1,406 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Palmer received a total of $20,750 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1130 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. Palmer 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 9% volume in NJ
$20,750 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,332
Medicare services
Top 9% in NJ for family medicine
1,406
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~117 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. |
396 | $97 | $235 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
232 | $42 | $100 |
| 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. |
215 | $144 | $315 |
| 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. |
188 | $11 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
172 | $138 | $250 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
144 | $1 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
119 | $33 | $40 |
| 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. |
118 | $52 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
75 | $76 | $80 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
68 | $44 | $55 |
| 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. |
64 | $33 | $85 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
60 | $128 | $175 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
55 | $113 | $205 |
| 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. |
52 | $44 | $90 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
44 | $33 | $80 |
| 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. |
44 | $11 | $40 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
44 | $71 | $106 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
34 | $17 | $45 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
30 | $16 | $44 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
26 | $19 | $45 |
| 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. |
26 | $55 | $160 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
21 | $48 | $100 |
| 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. |
21 | $221 | $500 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
19 | $39 | $40 |
| 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. |
16 | $281 | $300 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
15 | $3 | $15 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
12 | $3 | $40 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $33 | $43 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
11 | $4 | $120 |
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 ↗$20,750
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,964/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NJ for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
1,130
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
$20,471 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$279 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,932
2023
$4,559
2022
$2,693
2021
$2,943
2020
$2,007
2019
$2,071
2018
$1,545
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$774
Amgen Inc.
$678
ABBVIE INC.
$639
Novo Nordisk Inc
$408
Corcept Therapeutics
$313
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$285
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$270
PFIZER INC.
$258
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Lilly USA, LLC
$176
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$170
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$139
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
Exact Sciences Corporation
$116
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$89
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$77
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$65
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Eisai Inc.
$17
Insulet Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 42.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,275
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,196
ABBVIE INC.
$1,643
Amgen Inc.
$1,517
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,466
Lilly USA, LLC
$859
PFIZER INC.
$689
AbbVie Inc.
$685
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$620
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$605
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$598
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$585
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$411
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$408
Corcept Therapeutics
$313
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$307
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$300
Exact Sciences Corporation
$280
AbbVie, Inc.
$274
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$266
ITI, Inc.
$253
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$229
Boston Scientific Corporation
$213
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$207
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$201
Allergan, Inc.
$195
TOPCON HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, INC.
$171
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$159
Eisai Inc.
$146
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$139
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$127
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$121
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$117
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$85
Novo Nordisk AS
$82
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$78
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$70
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$58
Lundbeck LLC
$53
Allergan Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Hologic, LLC
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
Grifols USA, LLC
$18
Insulet Corporation
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,476
Per 100K population
281.7
County median income
$86,384
Nearest hospital
NORTHBROOK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
5.5 mi
5.5 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. Palmer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Palmer experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Palmer performed 396 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. Palmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Palmer received a total of $20,750 from 56 companies across 1,130 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. Palmer's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Sicklerville?
Dr. Palmer's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Palmer) 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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