Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Maria Pantano, DO
Family Medicine · Wood Ridge, 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. Pantano 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. Pantano
Dr. Maria Pantano is a family medicine specialist in Wood Ridge, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pantano performed 6,548 Medicare services across 3,700 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pantano received a total of $9,778 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 717 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. Pantano 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NJ
$9,778 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,548
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for family medicine
3,700
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~345 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. |
1,168 | $53 | $160 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
943 | $44 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
918 | $6 | $7 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
619 | $47 | $150 |
| 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. |
496 | $56 | $109 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
427 | $3 | $7 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
373 | $37 | $155 |
| Annual depression screening | 369 | $21 | $25 |
| 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. |
315 | $11 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
197 | $34 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
182 | $75 | $77 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
155 | $35 | $100 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
88 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
69 | $61 | $220 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
57 | $12 | $30 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
36 | $41 | $28 |
| 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. |
36 | $46 | $65 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
36 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
22 | $119 | $205 |
| 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. |
16 | $75 | $135 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
15 | $33 | $39 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
11 | $18 | $50 |
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 ↗$9,778
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,397/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NJ for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
717
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
$9,609 (98.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$168 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,119
2023
$1,361
2022
$1,283
2021
$1,595
2020
$1,716
2019
$1,427
2018
$1,277
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$260
Novo Nordisk Inc
$254
Lilly USA, LLC
$83
PFIZER INC.
$78
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$66
Exact Sciences Corporation
$66
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,248
Abbott Laboratories
$567
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$514
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$454
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$425
PFIZER INC.
$403
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$390
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$351
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$350
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$346
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$336
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$336
Amgen Inc.
$321
Lilly USA, LLC
$319
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$223
Allergan, Inc.
$219
ABBVIE INC.
$157
Exact Sciences Corporation
$137
AbbVie Inc.
$134
Allergan Inc.
$131
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$84
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$71
Seqirus USA Inc
$60
Genentech USA, Inc.
$57
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$55
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$52
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Dexcom, Inc.
$34
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$28
Mannkind Corporation
$27
Eisai Inc.
$25
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
EISAI INC.
$25
Nevro Corp.
$24
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$21
Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of all-time 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,143
Per 100K population
329.2
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 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. Pantano is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NJ peers, with 19 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. Pantano experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pantano performed 1,168 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. Pantano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pantano received a total of $9,778 from 56 companies across 717 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. Pantano's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Wood Ridge?
Dr. Pantano's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Pantano) 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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