Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Harold Cotler, D.O.
Family Medicine · Wall Township, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cotler from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cotler
Dr. Harold Cotler is a family medicine specialist in Wall Township, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cotler performed 5,859 Medicare services across 3,904 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cotler received a total of $3,618 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 138 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Cotler 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 in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NJ
$3,618 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,859
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for family medicine
3,904
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~293 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 (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. |
1,984 | $50 | $268 |
| 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. |
593 | $101 | $254 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
554 | $18 | $196 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
545 | $27 | $63 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
500 | $55 | $284 |
| Annual depression screening | 479 | $20 | $44 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
255 | $33 | $65 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
201 | $71 | $147 |
| 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. |
199 | $44 | $181 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
84 | $99 | $252 |
| 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. |
73 | $148 | $369 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
71 | $37 | $113 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
62 | $70 | $610 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
52 | $22 | $45 |
| 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. |
47 | $11 | $42 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
40 | $146 | $370 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
30 | $145 | $356 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
26 | $32 | $63 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $158 | $471 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
16 | $265 | $603 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
16 | $84 | $258 |
| 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. |
15 | $111 | $355 |
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 ↗$3,618
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $517/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NJ for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
138
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
$3,375 (93.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$243 (6.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$589
2023
$726
2022
$451
2021
$459
2020
$591
2019
$537
2018
$265
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$370
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Phadia US Inc.
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$18
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Electromed, Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 79.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Davol Inc.
$621
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$467
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$357
AbbVie Inc.
$301
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$286
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$222
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$167
TELA Bio, Inc.
$158
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$130
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$96
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Eisai Inc.
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$35
Lundbeck LLC
$32
TOPCON HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, INC.
$32
PFIZER INC.
$29
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$28
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$27
Lilly USA, LLC
$26
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Phadia US Inc.
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$18
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Electromed, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
48.8
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
5.8 mi
5.8 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. Cotler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of NJ peers, 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. Cotler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cotler performed 1,984 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Cotler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cotler received a total of $3,618 from 38 companies across 138 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. Cotler's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Wall Township?
Dr. Cotler's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Cotler) 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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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.
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