Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Simon Salerno, MD
Neurological Surgery · Wall Township, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Salerno
Dr. Simon Salerno is a neurological surgery specialist in Wall Township, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salerno performed 1,422 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salerno received a total of $273,532 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 863 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. Salerno 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 3% volume in NJ
$273,532 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,422
Medicare services
Top 3% in NJ for neurological surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$215
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
274 | $106 | $434 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
129 | $331 | $1,288 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
123 | $174 | $680 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
119 | $152 | $607 |
| 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. |
113 | $139 | $564 |
| 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. |
111 | $72 | $310 |
| 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. |
51 | $104 | $441 |
| 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. |
46 | $140 | $627 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
43 | $266 | $8,594 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
41 | $209 | $815 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 40 | $183 | $742 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
29 | $196 | $764 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 23 | $59 | $231 |
| 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. |
23 | $67 | $240 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
21 | $646 | $2,509 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
20 | $166 | $1,178 |
| 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. |
19 | $91 | $385 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a spinal bone segment to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This decompression is performed on a single spinal level. |
18 | $605 | $4,137 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
16 | $582 | $2,269 |
| 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. |
16 | $100 | $352 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
15 | $218 | $855 |
| Spinal fusion, upper back A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the upper back to eliminate motion between them. |
15 | $671 | $4,320 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 15 | $1,225 | $5,321 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
15 | $641 | $2,497 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
14 | $498 | $3,858 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
14 | $861 | $4,394 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
13 | $366 | $2,787 |
| Neurostimulator generator or receiver removal or revision This procedure involves the surgical removal or adjustment of the implanted pulse generator or receiver component of a neurostimulation device. |
13 | $261 | $1,264 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment Surgical removal of part of the spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in one segment. |
11 | $556 | $4,336 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
11 | $565 | $3,732 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine using fluoroscopic imaging guidance. |
11 | $141 | $2,445 |
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.
18.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
82.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$273,532
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $39,076/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
863
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
$51,757
2023
$29,527
2022
$62,412
2021
$47,591
2020
$5,212
2019
$48,800
2018
$28,233
Payments by company (2024)
Stryker Corporation
$12,451
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,152
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$8,298
Expanding Innovations, Inc.
$6,814
Ethicon US, LLC
$5,001
Globus Medical, Inc.
$4,693
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$1,176
Boston Scientific Corporation
$848
Nevro Corp.
$580
Seapearl East, Inc
$533
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$389
Arthrex, Inc.
$322
MML US, Inc.
$285
Brainlab, Inc.
$272
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$267
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$261
4WEB, Inc.
$182
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Ethicon Inc.
$96
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$72,813
Stryker Corporation
$36,113
Medtronic, Inc.
$31,603
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15,640
Exapnding Innovations, Inc.
$14,010
SI-BONE, INC.
$13,469
SI-BONE, Inc.
$10,224
Nevro Corp.
$9,876
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$8,298
Expanding Innovations, Inc.
$8,014
NuVasive, Inc.
$6,288
Ethicon Inc.
$5,580
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,131
Ethicon US, LLC
$5,001
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$4,463
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$4,459
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$3,146
Cerapedics, Inc.
$2,843
Abbott Laboratories
$1,963
Vertiflex, Inc.
$1,892
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,804
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,673
PAINTEQ LLC
$1,404
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$1,270
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$1,176
DePuy Synthes Products LLC
$931
MML US, Inc.
$614
Seapearl East, Inc
$533
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$454
Spineology Inc.
$451
Arthrex, Inc.
$322
Brainlab, Inc.
$272
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$267
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$261
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$258
4WEB, Inc.
$182
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$132
Novocure Inc.
$131
Osseus Fusion Systems, LLC
$126
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$115
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$99
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$68
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$45
Augmedics Inc.
$35
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Eisai Inc.
$14
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists in nearby ZIP areas
22
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
5.8 mi
5.8 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. Salerno is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Salerno experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salerno performed 274 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Salerno receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salerno received a total of $273,532 from 49 companies across 863 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. Salerno's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Wall Township?
Dr. Salerno's average Medicare payment per service is $215. 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.
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