Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Aaron Stewart, PA STUDENT

Hand Occupational Therapist · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
121 EVERETT RD STE 200, Albany, NY 12205
5184892524
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1205055852 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. Stewart 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. Stewart

Dr. Aaron Stewart is a hand occupational therapist in Albany, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stewart performed 4,741 Medicare services across 1,125 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stewart received a total of $7,606 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 354 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hand occupational therapist. 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. Stewart 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 9% volume in NY $7,606 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,741
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for hand occupational therapist
1,125
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~250 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 2,400 $18 $34
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.
505 $77 $250
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
409 $8 $10
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
312 $1 $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.
293 $8 $25
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.
264 $4 $25
Normal saline infusion, 250 cc
Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid.
111 $1 $26
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
89 $86 $500
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
81 $47 $330
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.
44 $9 $50
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
42 $22 $65
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
30 $92 $300
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
29 $20 $65
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 28 $116 $425
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
22 $24 $80
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
21 $32 $120
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
19 $30 $100
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.
15 $35 $100
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
14 $31 $124
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
13 $26 $80
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.
4.2% high complexity
60.2% medium
35.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,606
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $2,535/year across 3 years
1.0× state median for specialty
26
Companies
354
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
$7,606 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,882
2023
$2,895
2022
$1,829

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$729
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$529
Amgen Inc.
$468
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$175
Lilly USA, LLC
$150
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$137
Genentech USA, Inc.
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$115
GENZYME CORPORATION
$82
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$76
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Organon Llc
$57
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Sandoz Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
SOBI, INC
$20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,459
ABBVIE INC.
$1,277
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$816
Lilly USA, LLC
$671
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$529
AbbVie Inc.
$479
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$469
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$331
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$243
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$223
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$175
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$159
Organon LLC
$147
Genentech USA, Inc.
$129
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
GENZYME CORPORATION
$82
Organon Llc
$57
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$40
Sandoz Inc.
$31
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
SOBI, INC
$20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · CUVITRU · CYLTEZO · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYMOVIS · HYRIMOZ · IDACIO · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · OFEV · ORENCIA · Otezla · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tirosint · Truxima · ULTOMIRIS · UPTRAVI
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

Hand occupational therapists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
4.6 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. Stewart is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), 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. Stewart experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stewart performed 2,400 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Stewart receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stewart received a total of $7,606 from 26 companies across 354 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. Stewart's costs compare to other hand occupational therapists in Albany?
Dr. Stewart's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Stewart) 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 →