Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Simon Faynzilberg, MD
Anesthesiology · Brookline, MA
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Faynzilberg
Dr. Simon Faynzilberg is an anesthesiology specialist in Brookline, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Faynzilberg performed 1,989 Medicare services across 1,074 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Faynzilberg received a total of $9,790 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 232 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Faynzilberg 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 2% volume in MA
$9,790 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,989
Medicare services
Top 2% in MA for anesthesiology
1,074
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
284 | $1 | $12 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
211 | $76 | $600 |
| 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. |
171 | $67 | $242 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
113 | $195 | $893 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
111 | $61 | $370 |
| 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. |
94 | $89 | $350 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
91 | $107 | $380 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
88 | $61 | $200 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 82 | $64 | $534 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
78 | $90 | $515 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
76 | $41 | $224 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
64 | $22 | $232 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
52 | $59 | $175 |
| Spinal scar tissue removal, multiple sessions A procedure to remove scar tissue within the spinal canal, performed in multiple sessions during a single day. |
46 | $192 | $946 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 40 | $114 | $890 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 36 | $21 | $196 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
36 | $117 | $425 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
35 | $66 | $225 |
| 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. |
35 | $125 | $427 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
32 | $77 | $360 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
31 | $97 | $350 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
31 | $154 | $902 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
31 | $53 | $405 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
30 | $50 | $188 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
23 | $71 | $459 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
21 | $41 | $150 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $139 | $475 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
13 | $32 | $250 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
13 | $64 | $200 |
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 ↗$9,790
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,399/year across 7 years
Top 6% in MA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
232
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
$9,790 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,480
2023
$1,229
2022
$738
2021
$768
2020
$541
2019
$2,031
2018
$3,004
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$315
PAINTEQ LLC
$301
Medtronic, Inc.
$219
ABBVIE INC.
$150
Nevro Corp.
$97
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$81
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$59
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Stryker Corporation
$28
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
Top 3 companies account for 56.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$2,748
Abbott Laboratories
$2,303
Vertiflex, Inc.
$1,456
PAINTEQ LLC
$638
Medtronic, Inc.
$481
ABBVIE INC.
$242
Boston Scientific Corporation
$218
PFIZER INC.
$170
Avanos Medical
$122
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$97
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$95
Allergan Inc.
$86
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$81
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$59
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$58
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$48
SI-BONE, Inc.
$46
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$33
Bioventus LLC
$32
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Stryker Corporation
$28
Lundbeck LLC
$26
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
Indivior Inc.
$21
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Shionogi Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AXIUM · Amitiza · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · COMIRNATY · COOLIEF COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · ETERNA · Evoke · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GIVLAARI · General - Pain Management · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IOVERA SYSTEM · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LICART · LYRICA · MILD DEVICE KIT · MONOVISC · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NURTEC ODT · ORTHOVISC · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PENTA · PROCLAIM · Penta SCS Leads · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · QUTENZA · S-Series SCS Leads · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SUBLOCADE · SUPERION · SYMPROIC · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · Symproic · Tirosint · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · XTAMPZA · Xeomin · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 6% for anesthesiology in MA.
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
1,408
Per 100K population
194.3
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital
BOURNEWOOD HOSPITAL
1.2 mi
1.2 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. Faynzilberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of MA 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. Faynzilberg experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Faynzilberg performed 284 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Faynzilberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Faynzilberg received a total of $9,790 from 43 companies across 232 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. Faynzilberg's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Brookline?
Dr. Faynzilberg's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Faynzilberg) 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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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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