Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Beata Pieczara, M.D.
Optician · Teaneck, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pieczara
Dr. Beata Pieczara is an optician specialist in Teaneck, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pieczara performed 75,225 Medicare services across 2,230 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pieczara received a total of $1,090 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Pieczara 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 1% volume in NJ
$1,090 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗75,225
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for optician
2,230
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
29,070 | $0 | $5 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
15,000 | $1 | $4 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,380 | $18 | $62 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
5,660 | $6 | $51 |
| Rituximab-pvvr biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-pvvr, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
3,620 | $23 | $173 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
2,320 | $6 | $29 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
2,186 | $8 | $32 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,169 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,110 | $1 | $94 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,086 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
958 | $105 | $231 |
| Pegfilgrastim-cbqv injection An injection of pegfilgrastim-cbqv, a biosimilar medication, administered at a dose of 0.5 mg. |
744 | $109 | $828 |
| 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. |
660 | $76 | $151 |
| 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. |
518 | $12 | $84 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
460 | $26 | $122 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
327 | $120 | $572 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
274 | $66 | $199 |
| 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. |
209 | $146 | $314 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
171 | $102 | $231 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
158 | $58 | $267 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
148 | $26 | $118 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
121 | $14 | $89 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
110 | $1 | $10 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
107 | $4 | $24 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
97 | $1 | $5 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
96 | $60 | $271 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
89 | $1 | $15 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
82 | $148 | $423 |
| 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. |
60 | $139 | $348 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
52 | $23 | $100 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
48 | $12 | $62 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
47 | $2 | $15 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $178 | $442 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
26 | $30 | $228 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
20 | $151 | $521 |
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.
60.1% high complexity
32.3% medium
7.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,090
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $182/year across 6 years
Top 45% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
61
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
$972 (89.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$118 (10.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$429
2023
$288
2022
$143
2021
$83
2020
$15
2019
$132
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
Celgene Corporation
$33
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$32
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$31
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$168
AbbVie, Inc.
$95
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$69
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$68
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$54
Celgene Corporation
$48
GENZYME CORPORATION
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$38
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$32
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$31
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$24
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$24
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$21
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$19
Amgen Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$15
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · BESREMI · BRAFTOVI · Columvi · ERLEADA · Empaveli · Enhertu · Epkinly · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · LUMAKRAS · LYNPARZA · Lutathera · MONOFERRIC · NINLARO · OJJAARA · OPDIVO · PROMACTA · Pomalyst · REBLOZYL · RYBREVANT · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · TASIGNA · TECVAYLI · Udenyca · VERZENIO · VPRIV · Venclexta · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · XARELTO · Xtandi · ZEPZELCA · clonoSEQ
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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
15,208
Per 100K population
1592.9
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Pieczara is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pieczara experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pieczara performed 29,070 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Pieczara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pieczara received a total of $1,090 from 30 companies across 61 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. Pieczara's costs compare to other opticians in Teaneck?
Dr. Pieczara's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Pieczara) 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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