Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Yan Epelboym, M.D.,M.P.H.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
840 HARRISON AVE, Boston, MA 02118
6176388000
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1427314970 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. Epelboym 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. Epelboym

Dr. Yan Epelboym is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Boston, MA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Epelboym performed 326 Medicare services across 270 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Epelboym received a total of $74,603 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Epelboym 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 43% volume in MA $74,603 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
326
Medicare services
Top 43% in MA for student in an organized health care education/training program
270
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~23 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
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
103 $10 $51
Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels
This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed.
35 $40 $312
Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum
A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin.
25 $127 $703
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
24 $12 $59
Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch
Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch.
23 $127 $3,363
Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement
A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle.
22 $57 $289
Liver duct drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance
A radiologist replaces a drainage tube in the liver ducts while using imaging to guide the procedure and reviews the results.
17 $106 $532
Kidney drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance
A radiologist replaces a kidney drainage tube while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure.
16 $87 $508
Artery or vein bleeding occlusion with radiologist review
A procedure to stop bleeding in an artery or vein, including review by a radiologist.
14 $543 $2,658
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.
13 $56 $275
Kidney tube placement with imaging guidance
A tube is placed into the kidney using imaging guidance. A radiologist reviews the procedure.
12 $185 $1,041
Muscle needle biopsy
A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of muscle tissue for laboratory examination.
11 $49 $238
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.
11 $113 $613
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.
17.2% high complexity
22.1% medium
60.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$74,603
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,434/year across 6 years
Top 1% in MA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
6
Companies
15
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$70,000 (93.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,963 (5.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$640 (0.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$73,963
2023
$78
2022
$13
2021
$31
2019
$268
2018
$251

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GE HEALTHCARE
$70,000
Instylla, Inc.
$3,963
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GE HEALTHCARE
$70,000
Instylla, Inc.
$3,963
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$251
Boston Scientific Corporation
$218
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$127
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOZENE · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MVP
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 →

The majority of payments (94%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for student in an organized health care education/training program in MA.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
10,227
Per 100K population
1307.5
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Epelboym is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 1% of MA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Epelboym experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Epelboym performed 103 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Epelboym receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Epelboym received a total of $74,603 from 6 companies across 15 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. Epelboym's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Boston?
Dr. Epelboym's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Epelboym) 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 →