Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Daniel Esper, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Esper
Dr. Daniel Esper is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Albany, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Esper performed 3,522 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Esper received a total of $4,746 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 345 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Esper 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 28% volume in NY
$4,746 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,522
Medicare services
Top 28% in NY for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
979 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
873 | $86 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
197 | $8 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
173 | $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. |
158 | $8 | $15 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
144 | $6 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
139 | $13 | $27 |
| 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. |
100 | $9 | $25 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
78 | $9 | $18 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
66 | $13 | $26 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
65 | $16 | $32 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 64 | $177 | $553 |
| 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. |
63 | $51 | $180 |
| 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. |
47 | $125 | $350 |
| 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. |
47 | $130 | $341 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
45 | $38 | $80 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $126 | $375 |
| 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. |
29 | $405 | $1,104 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
27 | $209 | $540 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
26 | $7 | $13 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
22 | $18 | $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. |
22 | $601 | $1,500 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
22 | $54 | $140 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
21 | $12 | $25 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
21 | $115 | $391 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
19 | $10 | $20 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $100 | $250 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
15 | $48 | $141 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $179 | $632 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
3.6% high complexity
0.6% medium
95.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,746
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $678/year across 7 years
Top 32% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
345
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$632
2023
$860
2022
$519
2021
$234
2020
$372
2019
$1,112
2018
$1,017
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$438
Abbott Laboratories
$59
PFIZER INC.
$45
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
ABIOMED
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,641
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$369
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$324
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$307
Abbott Laboratories
$300
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$244
PFIZER INC.
$203
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$185
ABIOMED
$150
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$141
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$115
Terumo Medical Corporation
$93
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$75
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$69
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$60
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Amgen Inc.
$35
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$27
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$20
Inari Medical, Inc.
$20
Allergan Inc.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
EKOS Corporation
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Glidesheath · Hi-Torque Intermediate guide wire · IGT_D FM · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · MAMBA · METACROSS OTW · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Optis Coronary Imaging System · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · S · SAMSCA · TR Band · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · XARELTO · XIENCE SKYPOINT · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
101
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
4.6 mi
4.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Esper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in NY), with 21 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. Esper experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Esper performed 979 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Esper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Esper received a total of $4,746 from 32 companies across 345 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Esper's costs compare to other cardiologists in Albany?
Dr. Esper's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Esper) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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