Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ellen Vitievsky
Internal Medicine · West New York, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vitievsky 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. Vitievsky
Dr. Ellen Vitievsky is an internal medicine specialist in West New York, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vitievsky performed 8,334 Medicare services across 3,886 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vitievsky received a total of $11,184 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 795 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Vitievsky 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 2% volume in NJ
$11,184 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,334
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for internal medicine
3,886
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
484 | $75 | $104 |
| 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. |
434 | $110 | $144 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
388 | $8 | $8 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
380 | $10 | $12 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
340 | $16 | $18 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
336 | $9 | $11 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
329 | $8 | $9 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
318 | $13 | $15 |
| Iron level test | 318 | $6 | $8 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
318 | $9 | $10 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
312 | $13 | $15 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
306 | $6 | $8 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
300 | $16 | $18 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
294 | $7 | $8 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
294 | $4 | $7 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
281 | $10 | $11 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
280 | $7 | $9 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
255 | $29 | $31 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
253 | $14 | $16 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
252 | $15 | $17 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
198 | $3 | $4 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
197 | $1 | $2 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
170 | $18 | $24 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
147 | $4 | $6 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
126 | $58 | $77 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
122 | $40 | $43 |
| 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. |
101 | $49 | $67 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
98 | $12 | $16 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
98 | $2 | $3 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
86 | $25 | $28 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 69 | $18 | $21 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
69 | $18 | $21 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
58 | $12 | $17 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 55 | $20 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
55 | $34 | $53 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
52 | $142 | $146 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
33 | $14 | $25 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
33 | $14 | $25 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
33 | $16 | $26 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
32 | $11 | $22 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
15 | $6 | $15 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
15 | $7 | $16 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
3.5% medium
91.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,184
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,598/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
795
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
$11,184 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$904
2023
$1,108
2022
$1,461
2021
$1,793
2020
$2,119
2019
$2,104
2018
$1,695
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$197
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$139
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$62
Ardelyx, Inc.
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$40
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$37
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,613
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$950
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$947
Amgen Inc.
$941
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$773
Novo Nordisk Inc
$642
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$592
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$409
PFIZER INC.
$406
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$400
AbbVie Inc.
$394
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$348
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$316
Allergan, Inc.
$208
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$178
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$173
Lilly USA, LLC
$153
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$128
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$116
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$114
Ardelyx, Inc.
$99
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$97
ABBVIE INC.
$94
AbbVie, Inc.
$92
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$91
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$71
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$64
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Allergan Inc.
$39
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$30
Horizon Pharma plc
$30
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Mission Pharmacal Company
$27
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27
Exact Sciences Corporation
$26
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$26
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
VIVUS LLC
$15
Eisai Inc.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
Shionogi Inc
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Radius Health, Inc.
$12
Mannkind Corporation
$11
Medtronic, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.4% of all-time payments
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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 7% for internal medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
11,097
Per 100K population
1561.9
County median income
$90,032
Nearest hospital
PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
1.0 mi
1.0 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. Vitievsky is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NJ peers, 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. Vitievsky experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vitievsky performed 484 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Vitievsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vitievsky received a total of $11,184 from 55 companies across 795 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. Vitievsky's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in West New York?
Dr. Vitievsky's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Vitievsky) 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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