Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephanus Busono, MD
Neurology · Somerset, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Busono 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. Busono
Dr. Stephanus Busono is a neurology specialist in Somerset, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Busono performed 7,072 Medicare services across 1,449 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Busono received a total of $34,127 from 93 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1498 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Busono 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 10% volume in NJ
$34,127 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,072
Medicare services
Top 10% in NJ for neurology
1,449
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
5,200 | $5 | $9 |
| 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. |
581 | $103 | $161 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
265 | $87 | $222 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
177 | $31 | $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. |
102 | $136 | $251 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
77 | $97 | $226 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
77 | $115 | $176 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
77 | $10 | $20 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
64 | $36 | $70 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
50 | $109 | $227 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
46 | $148 | $337 |
| 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. |
45 | $151 | $229 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 39 | $242 | $350 |
| 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. |
36 | $71 | $115 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
31 | $39 | $101 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
28 | $194 | $375 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
24 | $102 | $302 |
| Eardrum and muscle function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles. |
22 | $20 | $50 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
21 | $47 | $100 |
| VEMP testing of lower inner ear nerve branch A diagnostic test that evaluates the function of the lower branch of the inner ear nerve. The procedure includes interpretation of the results and a written report. |
21 | $66 | $150 |
| Additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing This code represents an additional 30-minute increment for administering psychological or neuropsychological tests. It is used to bill for time beyond the initial testing period. |
17 | $34 | $75 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
16 | $208 | $410 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
16 | $36 | $100 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $181 | $308 |
| Hearing test using earphones and bone oscillator A hearing assessment that measures the ability to hear different sound pitches. The test uses earphones for air conduction and a device placed against the bone for bone conduction. |
13 | $42 | $65 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
11 | $91 | $190 |
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 ↗$34,127
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,875/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NJ for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
93
Companies
1,498
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
$21,925 (64.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,202 (35.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,837
2023
$4,153
2022
$3,444
2021
$5,690
2020
$1,652
2019
$3,197
2018
$1,154
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARGENX US, INC.
$11,133
ABBVIE INC.
$510
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$418
Lilly USA, LLC
$377
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$242
Eisai Inc.
$226
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$173
EMD Serono, Inc.
$166
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$154
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$154
CSL Behring
$140
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
Neurelis, Inc.
$119
Biogen, Inc.
$116
UCB, Inc.
$107
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$64
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$64
Celgene Corporation
$59
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Lundbeck LLC
$54
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
PFIZER INC.
$45
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$39
Grifols USA, LLC
$37
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Life Molecular Imaging Ltd
$14
Top 3 companies account for 81.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ARGENX US, INC.
$11,510
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,186
Biogen, Inc.
$1,582
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,321
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,274
Lilly USA, LLC
$839
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$833
ABBVIE INC.
$826
UCB, Inc.
$778
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$702
AbbVie Inc.
$696
CSL Behring
$683
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$660
Genentech USA, Inc.
$641
EMD Serono, Inc.
$602
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$457
Eisai Inc.
$454
Allergan, Inc.
$430
SK Life Science, Inc.
$421
Celgene Corporation
$363
Neurelis, Inc.
$362
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$356
Amgen Inc.
$356
Lundbeck LLC
$352
Grifols USA, LLC
$295
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$286
EISAI INC.
$280
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$275
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$259
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$224
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$190
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$179
PFIZER INC.
$178
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$173
GENZYME CORPORATION
$168
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$138
Bausch Health US, LLC
$127
Boston Scientific Corporation
$116
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$109
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$107
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$106
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$102
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$95
Allergan Inc.
$95
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$79
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$74
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$72
Almatica Pharma LLC
$68
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$65
Merz North America, Inc.
$56
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$55
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$54
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$45
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$44
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$43
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Strongbridge US INC.
$40
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$30
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$30
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$25
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
GE HealthCare
$20
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$19
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$15
Promius Pharma LLC
$15
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$15
Corium, LLC
$15
Life Molecular Imaging Ltd
$14
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Mallinckrodt LLC
$13
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% 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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
266
Per 100K population
76.8
County median income
$135,960
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
4.6 mi
4.6 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. Busono is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Busono experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Busono performed 5,200 botox injection, per unit 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. Busono receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Busono received a total of $34,127 from 93 companies across 1,498 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. Busono's costs compare to other neurologists in Somerset?
Dr. Busono's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Busono) 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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