Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Melissa Suarez, D.O.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Somerdale, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1 SOMERDALE SQ, Somerdale, NJ 08083
8563097700
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1942511837 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. Suarez 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. Suarez

Dr. Melissa Suarez is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Somerdale, NJ, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Suarez performed 14 Medicare services across 14 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Suarez received a total of $15,573 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Suarez 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 14 Medicare services $15,573 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
14
Medicare services
Bottom 3% in NJ for obstetrics & gynecology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
14
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1 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
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
 14 $43 $87
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 ↗
$15,573
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,225/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NJ for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
95
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,305 (91.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,243 (8.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,338
2023
$11,502
2022
$148
2021
$154
2020
$67
2019
$324
2018
$38

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$3,010
Gynesonics, Inc.
$79
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$63
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
Avanos Medical
$24
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$11,294
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$3,010
AbbVie, Inc.
$153
Avanos Medical
$105
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$96
AbbVie Inc.
$90
Gynesonics, Inc.
$79
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Alydia Health
$47
PFIZER INC.
$40
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$37
Organon LLC
$36
Allergan Inc.
$34
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$25
Covidien LP
$24
Davol Inc.
$18
Olympus America Inc.
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$14
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 92.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTIMA · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · Cologuard Collection Kit · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · IMVEXXY · JADA SYSTEM · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Mirena · NEXPLANON · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · Orilissa · PREMARIN · SLYND · SONATA SONOGRAPHY-GUIDED TRANSCERVICAL FIBROID ABLATION SYSTEM · Summit Doppler · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · ThunderBeat · TruClear · Veozah · Vitafol Gummy · Xulane · ZURZUVAE
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 →

The majority of payments (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in obstetrics & gynecology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for obstetrics & gynecology in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
873
Per 100K population
166.6
County median income
$86,384
Nearest hospital
JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL
1.1 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. Suarez is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of NJ peers, with 16 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. Suarez experienced with pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Suarez performed 14 pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening 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. Suarez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Suarez received a total of $15,573 from 29 companies across 95 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. Suarez's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Somerdale?
Dr. Suarez's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Suarez) 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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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 →