Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Bageac, M.D.

Optician · Toms River, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
780 ROUTE 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755
7322400599
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1811984701 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. Bageac

Dr. Michael Bageac is an optician specialist in Toms River, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bageac performed 3,523 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bageac received a total of $4,892 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 295 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bageac 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 20% volume in NJ $4,892 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,523
Medicare services
Top 20% in NJ for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
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.
1,053 $12 $67
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.
801 $103 $567
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
643 $7 $36
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.
476 $67 $399
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
359 $52 $294
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.
73 $119 $735
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.
64 $147 $848
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.
35 $67 $310
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.
19 $101 $514
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
10.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
89.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,892
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $699/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
295
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$208
2023
$677
2022
$1,078
2021
$694
2020
$684
2019
$1,046
2018
$505

Payments by company (2024)

Boston Scientific Corporation
$59
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Acarix USA Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$892
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$825
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$568
Boston Scientific Corporation
$462
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$361
Amgen Inc.
$296
PFIZER INC.
$249
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$196
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$167
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$109
Novo Nordisk Inc
$94
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$89
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$63
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$56
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$51
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$43
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Adhera Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Acarix USA Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5050) Ext Holter · AMVUTTRA · BRILINTA · CADScor System · CAMZYOS · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edarbyclor · Endurant · FARXIGA · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRESTALIA · Repatha · Rybelsus · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · Zio monitor
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
288
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Bageac is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NJ), 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. Bageac experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bageac performed 1,053 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Bageac receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bageac received a total of $4,892 from 30 companies across 295 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Bageac's costs compare to other opticians in Toms River?
Dr. Bageac's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Bageac) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →