Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Holender, D.O.

Otology & Neurotology Physician · Palmerton, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
217 FRANKLIN AVE, Palmerton, PA 18071
6108245050
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1992768543 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Holender

Dr. Eric Holender is an otology & neurotology physician in Palmerton, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Holender performed 5,145 Medicare services across 3,153 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Holender received a total of $1,433 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otology & neurotology 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. Holender 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 15% volume in PA $1,433 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,145
Medicare services
Top 15% in PA for otology & neurotology physician
3,153
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~257 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
686 $11 $40
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
524 $29 $105
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
485 $26 $80
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
484 $12 $45
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.
466 $62 $160
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.
400 $39 $100
Allergy skin test with airborne allergens
A procedure where small amounts of airborne allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
352 $3 $15
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.
318 $77 $240
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
290 $7 $40
Allergen injection administration
Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection.
180 $6 $30
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
175 $124 $415
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
171 $91 $270
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
148 $0 $10
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
113 $34 $105
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
72 $48 $165
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.
68 $88 $240
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.
64 $120 $365
Inner ear fluid canal incision with drug infusion
A surgical procedure involving an incision into the fluid-filled canal of the inner ear followed by the infusion of medication.
37 $172 $400
Simple control of nosebleed
A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages.
25 $116 $343
Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity
This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity.
23 $56 $225
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
23 $165 $499
Complex control of nose bleed 15 $178 $544
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.
14 $102 $275
Fine needle aspiration biopsy, first growth
A procedure using a thin needle to remove cells or fluid from a growth for examination.
12 $62 $250
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.
0.7% high complexity
15.6% medium
83.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,433
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $205/year across 7 years
Bottom 29% in PA for otology & neurotology physician
16
Companies
62
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
$1,433 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$523
2023
$401
2022
$242
2021
$43
2020
$120
2019
$63
2018
$41

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$156
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$146
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$105
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$51
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$18
Optinose US, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$360
GENZYME CORPORATION
$241
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$197
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$89
OptiNose US, Inc.
$85
Aerin Medical Inc.
$83
Optinose US, Inc.
$73
Stryker Corporation
$70
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$52
Neurent Medical Limited
$46
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
AXOGEN
$29
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM · AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · CIPRODEX · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · INSPIRE · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · PROPEL · Ryaltris · VIVAER STYLUS · Vivaer RF Stylus · Xhance
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.

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Geographic Context

Otology & neurotology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$67,877
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS
7.1 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. Holender is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Holender experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Holender performed 686 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Holender receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Holender received a total of $1,433 from 16 companies across 62 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. Holender's costs compare to other otology & neurotology physicians in Palmerton?
Dr. Holender's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Holender) 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 →