Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amar Parikh, MD
Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
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. Parikh
Dr. Amar Parikh is a critical care medicine physician in Albany, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parikh performed 5,215 Medicare services across 1,805 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parikh received a total of $27,879 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 287 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Parikh 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$27,879 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,215
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician
1,805
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~290 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. |
2,721 | $1 | $2 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
514 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
451 | $91 | $249 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
196 | $72 | $237 |
| 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. |
194 | $182 | $502 |
| 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. |
145 | $120 | $324 |
| 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. |
104 | $65 | $175 |
| 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. |
87 | $172 | $460 |
| 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. |
85 | $93 | $237 |
| 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. |
63 | $452 | $1,173 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
63 | $251 | $641 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
56 | $28 | $76 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
52 | $49 | $143 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
47 | $72 | $259 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
46 | $195 | $510 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
45 | $78 | $226 |
| 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. |
42 | $148 | $419 |
| 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. |
38 | $199 | $534 |
| 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. |
37 | $83 | $216 |
| 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. |
36 | $147 | $387 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
34 | $45 | $114 |
| 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. |
23 | $85 | $217 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
23 | $39 | $104 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
23 | $61 | $232 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
18 | $25 | $67 |
| 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. |
18 | $79 | $217 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view A single-view X-ray image of the spine to visualize the bones and alignment. |
16 | $19 | $48 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
14 | $36 | $103 |
| 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. |
12 | $362 | $923 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
12 | $212 | $542 |
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 ↗$27,879
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,983/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
287
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,192 (43.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,477 (37.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,210 (18.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$667
2023
$1,566
2022
$1,137
2021
$6,393
2020
$5,047
2019
$11,971
2018
$1,097
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$246
Boston Scientific Corporation
$244
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$53
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
Axonics, Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$15,020
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,183
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,039
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, Inc.
$1,182
Abbott Laboratories
$325
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$315
Arthrex, Inc.
$270
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$234
Allergan Inc.
$207
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$110
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$108
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$94
Nuvectra Corporation
$94
PFIZER INC.
$71
Allergan, Inc.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$64
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$57
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$53
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Axonics, Inc.
$29
180 Medical, Inc.
$28
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$18
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$13
Avanos Medical
$12
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUTOFILL · Algovita · Axonics · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · EUFLEXXA · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERATOR · GENTLECATH · General - Pain Management · Horizant · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · KRAZATI · LORZONE · LYRICA · METHYLPHENIDATE 72 · MOVANTIK · Nucynta · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · PEAK · PROCLAIM · Prialt · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · RELEXXII · SCS IPGs · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SUPERION · SYNCHROMED · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TARGETSTIM · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · XTAMPZA · YONSA · ZIPSOR · Zilretta · 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 →
The majority of payments (44%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician in NY.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicine physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
4.6 mi
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. Parikh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of NY peers, with 18 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. Parikh experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parikh performed 2,721 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. Parikh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parikh received a total of $27,879 from 35 companies across 287 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. Parikh's costs compare to other critical care medicine physicians in Albany?
Dr. Parikh's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Parikh) 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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