Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Susan Garber, NP

Physician Assistant · Summit, NJ
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology — Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
33 OVERLOOK RD, Summit, NJ 07901
9085981500
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1427100023 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. Garber 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. Garber

Dr. Susan Garber is a physician assistant in Summit, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garber performed 648 Medicare services across 614 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garber received a total of $4,344 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Garber 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 24% volume in NJ $4,344 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
648
Medicare services
Top 24% in NJ for physician assistant
614
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~34 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
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision.
397 $15 $74
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.
162 $10 $59
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
76 $57 $240
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.
13 $95 $363
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 ↗
$4,344
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,086/year across 4 years
Top 7% in NJ for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
115
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
$4,344 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,392
2023
$1,394
2022
$768
2021
$790

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$376
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$182
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$159
Amgen Inc.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$73
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
CVRx, Inc.
$45
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Novo Nordisk Inc
$35
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$34
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$34
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$32
ABIOMED
$32
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$946
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$790
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$539
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$245
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$230
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$199
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$97
Lilly USA, LLC
$96
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$84
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$68
Novo Nordisk Inc
$65
PFIZER INC.
$56
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Abbott Laboratories
$50
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
CVRx, Inc.
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$45
ABBVIE INC.
$45
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$34
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$34
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$32
ABIOMED
$32
HeartFlow, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 52.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Arcalyst · BREZTRI · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CREON · EDARBYCLOR · ELIQUIS · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · OFEV · Ozempic · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for physician assistant in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,477
Per 100K population
258.0
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital
OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Garber is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NJ peers, with 19 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. Garber experienced with exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ecg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garber performed 397 exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ecg 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. Garber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garber received a total of $4,344 from 27 companies across 115 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. Garber's costs compare to other physician assistants in Summit?
Dr. Garber's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Garber) 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 →