Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Augustin Delago, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Delago 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. Delago
Dr. Augustin Delago is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Albany, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Delago performed 43,978 Medicare services across 5,400 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Delago received a total of $1,628,981 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2043 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Delago 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 0% volume in NY
$1,628,981 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗43,978
Medicare services
Top 0% in NY for cardiovascular disease
5,400
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
37,962 | $0 | $3 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
625 | $8 | $14 |
| 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. |
592 | $11 | $30 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
538 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
528 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
415 | $127 | $350 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
363 | $169 | $562 |
| 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. |
351 | $2 | $2 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
340 | $13 | $27 |
| 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. |
303 | $133 | $341 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
277 | $20 | $52 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
224 | $10 | $20 |
| CT angiography of aorta for surgical planning A CT scan using contrast dye to create detailed images of the aorta. This imaging is performed to help plan for upcoming vascular surgery. |
174 | $29 | $70 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 167 | $164 | $375 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
163 | $305 | $781 |
| 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. |
132 | $96 | $250 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
112 | $20 | $50 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
111 | $640 | $1,500 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
95 | $479 | $1,482 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
76 | $563 | $2,299 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
61 | $5 | $10 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
61 | $4 | $8 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
53 | $137 | $395 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
32 | $13 | $26 |
| Cerebral embolic protection device placement and removal A catheter-based procedure to place a device in the brain to prevent embolisms, followed by its removal, using imaging guidance. |
28 | $100 | $252 |
| Mitral valve repair through skin, initial prosthesis A minimally invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve using a new prosthetic device inserted through the skin. |
26 | $901 | $3,404 |
| 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. |
24 | $64 | $180 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
19 | $10 | $25 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 18 | $29 | $75 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
17 | $98 | $271 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
17 | $136 | $455 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
16 | $370 | $1,110 |
| 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. |
16 | $61 | $149 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
15 | $15 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
14 | $136 | $376 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 13 | $195 | $555 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
87.6% medium
11.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,628,981
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $232,712/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
2,043
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
$944,850 (58.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$672,502 (41.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,629 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$346,618
2023
$258,937
2022
$218,479
2021
$311,794
2020
$192,971
2019
$198,040
2018
$102,141
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$208,409
Boston Scientific Corporation
$136,668
Abbott Laboratories
$834
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$192
Amgen Inc.
$157
PFIZER INC.
$97
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$86
Medtronic, Inc.
$69
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$46
ABIOMED
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,031,410
Boston Scientific Corporation
$374,702
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$105,597
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$69,313
Abbott Laboratories
$34,938
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$4,175
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,374
PFIZER INC.
$907
Amgen Inc.
$881
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$771
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$537
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$529
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$520
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$460
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$380
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$302
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$298
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$265
CHIESI USA, INC.
$218
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$202
ABIOMED
$175
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$135
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$130
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$112
Medtronic, Inc.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$69
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$58
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$57
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$46
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Relypsa, Inc.
$31
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$31
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$27
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$25
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Opsens Inc.
$22
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
EKOS Corporation
$16
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Procyrion, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 92.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 →
The majority of payments (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for cardiovascular disease in NY.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
32.0
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. Delago is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of NY 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. Delago experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Delago performed 37,962 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Delago receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Delago received a total of $1,628,981 from 43 companies across 2,043 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. Delago's costs compare to other cardiologists in Albany?
Dr. Delago's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Delago) 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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