Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Rieber, M.D.,FACS

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician · West Orange, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
445 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY, West Orange, NJ 07052
9735775200
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1508812330 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Rieber 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. Rieber

Dr. Michael Rieber is a sports medicine physician in West Orange, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rieber performed 2,423 Medicare services across 792 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rieber received a total of $6,694 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 152 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) 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. Rieber 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 50% volume in NJ $6,694 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,423
Medicare services
Top 50% in NJ for sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician
792
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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
Hymovis intra-articular injection
An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space.
1,362 $13 $55
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.
337 $74 $251
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.
164 $89 $315
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
140 $55 $370
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.
91 $35 $202
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
79 $5 $20
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.
51 $42 $240
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.
43 $31 $163
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.
42 $31 $175
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
27 $41 $150
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.
22 $46 $275
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
16 $36 $150
Total knee replacement 14 $1,105 $48,143
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.
12 $121 $325
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.
12 $105 $328
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures.
11 $30 $150
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.
0.6% high complexity
65.2% medium
34.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,694
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $956/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NJ for sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
152
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
$6,694 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,386
2023
$134
2022
$203
2021
$1,780
2020
$293
2019
$1,408
2018
$1,489

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,324
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Conformis, Inc.
$1,351
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$1,324
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$839
TissueTech, Inc.
$533
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$418
Stryker Corporation
$363
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$274
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$250
Egalet US Inc
$127
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$116
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$95
Horizon Pharma plc
$93
Bioventus LLC
$89
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$86
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$79
ERMI Inc.
$73
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$53
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$52
AXOGEN
$44
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$41
Paragon 28, Inc.
$40
PFIZER INC.
$39
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$38
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$37
ORTHOSENSOR INC.
$35
Baudax Bio Inc.
$30
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$28
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$26
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$25
Avanos Medical
$23
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$14
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMIStem H Femoral Stems · ANJESO · ANKLE FX · AQUAMANTYS · AUTOFIX · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BIOFIX · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · DERMABOND Portfolio · DUEXIS · DYNASPLINT · Dynasplint · ELIQUIS · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · Exparel · GELSYN 3 · GMK Sphere Revision System · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hip · Hymovis · INSPACE · JOURNEY II · LENS Surgical Imaging System · MAKO · MONOVISC · MPO Hip System · MPO Medial Pivot Knee · MyKnee · NEOX · Nucynta · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHOVISC · OXAYDO · PALACOS · PENNSAID · PlasmaBlade · Prokera · RAYOS · REGENETEN Shoulder · SIMPLICITI · SPEEDLOCK HIP · SPEEDLOCK Shoulder · SPRIX · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC · SYNVISC-ONE · Speedscrew · VERASENSE · VIMOVO · XTAMPZA · Zilretta · Zynrelef · iTotal Identity CR
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for sports medicine (neuromusculoskeletal medicine) physician in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
3.1 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. Rieber is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Rieber experienced with hymovis intra-articular injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rieber performed 1,362 hymovis intra-articular injection 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. Rieber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rieber received a total of $6,694 from 34 companies across 152 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. Rieber's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in West Orange?
Dr. Rieber's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Rieber) 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 →
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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →