Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Justin Kubeck, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Toms River, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
368 LAKEHURST RD STE 303, Toms River, NJ 08755
7329300630
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1063613339 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kubeck

Dr. Justin Kubeck is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Toms River, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kubeck performed 2,827 Medicare services across 490 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kubeck received a total of $298,698 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 227 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kubeck 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 4% volume in NJ $298,698 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,827
Medicare services
Top 4% in NJ for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
490
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~149 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
1,466 $1 $14
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 800 $0 $12
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
180 $0 $13
Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance
A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
80 $218 $4,500
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
65 $44 $222
Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
59 $23 $119
Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance
An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
57 $234 $5,986
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.
43 $62 $173
Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging
An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging.
41 $97 $3,200
Spinal injection with imaging guidance
A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location.
18 $191 $4,800
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area.
18 $37 $211
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 ↗
$298,698
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $42,671/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NJ for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
227
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$247,440 (82.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$46,227 (15.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,170 (1.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$861 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$79,642
2023
$129,690
2022
$11,480
2021
$34,841
2020
$17,506
2019
$21,304
2018
$4,235

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$79,342
Carlsmed, Inc.
$150
Globus Medical, Inc.
$65
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$35
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$209,002
NuVasive, Inc.
$50,812
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$38,035
SI-BONE, Inc.
$404
Carlsmed, Inc.
$150
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$66
Globus Medical, Inc.
$65
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$35
SI-BONE, INC.
$28
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$18
Misonix Inc
$18
Stryker Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · ACP · ALIF · Admiral · Archon · AttraX · BoneScalpel · COHERE · Explorer TO · IFUSE IMPLANT · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · LIF · Lattus · MARINER MIS TLIF RETRACTOR · MONOVISC · MaXcess-C · Mariner · Mariner MIS · Mariner MIS TLIF Retractor · Modulus · Monument · Nuvaline/NuvaMap O.R. · Osteocel · PLIF · PROCLAIM · Propel · Pulse · RELINE · Shoreline ASC · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · TLIF · TLX · XLIF · aprevo · iFuse Implant
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY 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. Kubeck is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NJ), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Kubeck experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kubeck performed 1,466 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Kubeck receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kubeck received a total of $298,698 from 13 companies across 227 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. Kubeck's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Toms River?
Dr. Kubeck's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Kubeck) 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 →