Monica M Eckman, PAC
Monica M Eckman is a Physician Assistant based in Somers Point, NJ with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Monica M Eckman, PAC has been part of the Somers Point medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Somers Point area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
18w New York Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244-1872
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better48.7%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-34.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
378
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
233
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,006
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $365k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$404 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Monica M Eckman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
19 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Virtual Medical Care With Monica M Eckman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Monica M Eckman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Somers Point required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monica M Eckman
Dr. Eckman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Somers Point, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 926-1450.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Monica M Eckman
Practice Location
18w New York Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244-1872
Mailing Address
18w New York Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244-1872
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