Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Buxbaum, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery · Vineland, 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. Buxbaum
Dr. Eric Buxbaum is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Vineland, NJ, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buxbaum performed 2,085 Medicare services across 1,532 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buxbaum received a total of $14,888 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Buxbaum 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 38% volume in NJ
$14,888 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,085
Medicare services
Top 38% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
1,532
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~160 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. |
385 | $75 | $101 |
| 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. |
256 | $96 | $149 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
213 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
205 | $37 | $55 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
168 | $55 | $88 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
156 | $40 | $56 |
| 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. |
103 | $128 | $186 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
100 | $9 | $13 |
| 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. |
75 | $46 | $63 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
67 | $36 | $48 |
| 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. |
57 | $88 | $124 |
| 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. |
35 | $406 | $519 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
34 | $44 | $57 |
| Total knee replacement | 30 | $1,065 | $1,347 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
30 | $31 | $40 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
26 | $1,109 | $1,418 |
| 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. |
25 | $33 | $43 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $109 | $152 |
| 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. |
21 | $27 | $39 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
21 | $94 | $124 |
| 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. |
16 | $42 | $57 |
| 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 | $1,014 | $1,919 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
13 | $35 | $47 |
| 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. |
12 | $1,033 | $1,321 |
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.
3.3% high complexity
24.7% medium
72.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,888
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,127/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
114
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
$14,042 (94.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$846 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,702
2023
$797
2022
$2,897
2021
$567
2020
$271
2019
$2,334
2018
$6,320
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,141
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$153
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$143
Radius Health, Inc.
$125
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$47
Stryker Corporation
$44
Bioventus LLC
$25
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 84.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,453
Stryker Corporation
$3,740
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,850
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,439
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,141
Liberty Surgical, Inc
$846
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$353
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$236
Bioventus LLC
$177
Medtronic, Inc.
$157
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$128
Radius Health, Inc.
$125
Ethicon US, LLC
$84
ACUMED LLC
$47
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$23
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
SI-BONE, INC.
$15
Avanos Medical
$14
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 67.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ADAPT · AMIStem H Femoral Stems · ATTUNE · AXSOS · Avenir · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CORI · DUROLANE · FLEXITOUCH · GAMMA · GELSYN-3 · GMK Sphere Revision System · IFUSE IMPLANT · JII Unicondylar Knee System · Journey II XR · MAKO · MASTERGRAFT · MOTIONSENSE DIGITAL GONIOMETER · Midshaft Forearm Plating System · ORTHOVISC · Ovation Tribute · PALACOS · PICO 7 · QUTENZA · REAL INTELLIGENCE · RESTORATION · ROSA · SIMPLEX · SPRINT PNS System · STRATAFIX · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · Tymlos · VARIAX · Zilretta · Zynrelef
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
64
Per 100K population
41.9
County median income
$64,499
Nearest hospital
INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND
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. Buxbaum is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Buxbaum experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buxbaum performed 385 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. Buxbaum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buxbaum received a total of $14,888 from 21 companies across 114 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. Buxbaum's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Vineland?
Dr. Buxbaum's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Buxbaum) 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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