Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adam Rubin, MD

Otolaryngology · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
21000 E 12 MILE RD, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
5867797610
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1568554087 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. Rubin

Dr. Adam Rubin is an otolaryngology specialist in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rubin performed 1,243 Medicare services across 991 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rubin received a total of $3,292 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 36 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Rubin 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 16% volume in MI $3,292 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,243
Medicare services
Top 16% in MI for otolaryngology
991
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~65 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
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
468 $90 $164
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.
143 $101 $174
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.
128 $52 $88
Swallowing evaluation using an endoscope
This procedure involves using an endoscope to visually evaluate and record the swallowing process.
110 $51 $346
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.
64 $80 $124
Voice box function study
A test to evaluate how the voice box is functioning. This procedure assesses the mechanical and physiological performance of the larynx.
59 $32 $58
Injection for vocal cord paralysis
A procedure involving the injection of a substance to paralyze muscles on one side of the voice box.
58 $114 $298
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.
40 $66 $111
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
32 $38 $91
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.
30 $25 $46
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
25 $9 $16
Vocal cord injection with endoscope
A procedure where medication or material is injected into the vocal cords using an endoscope, often with the aid of a microscope or telescope for visualization.
18 $86 $456
Voice box injection to augment voice
A substance is injected into the voice box using an endoscope to augment or improve voice function.
17 $123 $270
Vagus nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
A procedure involving the injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the vagus nerve.
14 $52 $165
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
13 $20 $90
Swallowing function evaluation
An assessment to evaluate how well a patient can swallow. This procedure examines the mechanics and safety of the swallowing process.
12 $52 $155
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.
12 $25 $42
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 ↗
$3,292
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $470/year across 7 years
Top 24% in MI for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
36
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
$3,292 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$959
2023
$663
2022
$468
2021
$289
2020
$153
2019
$679
2018
$80

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$159
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$150
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$149
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$138
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$125
STERIS CORPORATION
$75
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$35
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$620
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$464
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$302
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$285
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$150
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$149
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$143
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$125
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$118
Ambu Inc.
$113
Stryker Corporation
$113
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$107
OptiNose US, Inc.
$105
Aerin Medical Inc.
$105
Acclarent, Inc
$85
STERIS CORPORATION
$75
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$59
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$35
Covidien LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT ENT ULTIRRA/NAVWIRE 3-GUIDE Bundle · Acclarent Aera · BENLYSTA · CellerateRx · Checkpoint Stimulators · DEFINA · DUPIXENT · FUSION · GRAFIX PL · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Integra · Manometry · N/A · NA · NUCALA · PROGEL · PROPEL · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Vivaer RF Stylus · Xhance · truFreeze
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

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL
5.0 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. Rubin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Rubin experienced with vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rubin performed 468 vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope 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. Rubin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rubin received a total of $3,292 from 20 companies across 36 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. Rubin's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Saint Clair Shores?
Dr. Rubin's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Rubin) 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 →