Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Pensak, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Toms River, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pensak
Dr. Michael Pensak is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Toms River, NJ, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pensak performed 3,668 Medicare services across 2,626 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pensak received a total of $3,071 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Pensak 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NJ
$3,071 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,668
Medicare services
Top 9% in NJ for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
2,626
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
685 | $74 | $126 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 674 | $6 | $28 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
376 | $32 | $119 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
203 | $45 | $117 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
202 | $90 | $133 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
195 | $35 | $119 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
168 | $58 | $146 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
136 | $30 | $158 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
122 | $48 | $114 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
79 | $28 | $131 |
| 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. |
77 | $137 | $192 |
| 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. |
72 | $106 | $178 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
66 | $33 | $89 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
59 | $39 | $162 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
58 | $48 | $86 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 51 | $80 | $157 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
50 | $356 | $2,072 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
49 | $43 | $116 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
49 | $41 | $175 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
47 | $69 | $143 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
41 | $184 | $1,304 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
33 | $298 | $720 |
| 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. |
32 | $45 | $219 |
| 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. |
29 | $47 | $209 |
| 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. |
24 | $25 | $116 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
22 | $408 | $1,400 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
16 | $962 | $4,835 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
15 | $988 | $4,511 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
14 | $30 | $129 |
| Closed treatment of broken hand bone Non-surgical realignment and stabilization of a fractured bone in the hand. |
13 | $249 | $475 |
| Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device. |
11 | $785 | $14,250 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
35.1% medium
64.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,071
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $512/year across 6 years
Bottom 47% in NJ for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
16
Companies
23
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
$1,865 (60.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$716 (23.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$491 (16.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$538
2022
$229
2021
$56
2020
$716
2019
$1,216
2018
$316
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$491
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$17
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AXOGEN
$1,052
SeaPearl Inc
$716
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$491
NuVasive, Inc.
$187
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$164
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$146
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$114
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$41
ACUMED LLC
$39
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$29
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$17
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
SI-BONE, Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACell · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · EUFLEXXA · Exparel · LCP · MONOVISC · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Pico 14 · Polarus 3 Solution · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · XIAFLEX · XLIF · 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 →
Most payments (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY 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. Pensak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Pensak experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pensak performed 685 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Pensak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pensak received a total of $3,071 from 16 companies across 23 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. Pensak's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Toms River?
Dr. Pensak's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Pensak) 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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