Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dorota Hausner-Sypek, M.D.
Optician · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hausner-Sypek
Dr. Dorota Hausner-Sypek is an optician specialist in Albany, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hausner-Sypek performed 16,712 Medicare services across 1,320 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hausner-Sypek received a total of $11,172 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 833 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Hausner-Sypek 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 4% volume in NY
$11,172 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,712
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for optician
1,320
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
8,825 | $34 | $99 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 5,581 | $18 | $34 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
376 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
310 | $84 | $250 |
| 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. |
259 | $8 | $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. |
242 | $1 | $26 |
| 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. |
234 | $4 | $25 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
172 | $98 | $500 |
| 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. |
109 | $11 | $50 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
95 | $22 | $300 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
95 | $1 | $11 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
75 | $6 | $100 |
| 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. |
73 | $48 | $350 |
| 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. |
68 | $51 | $200 |
| 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. |
62 | $123 | $300 |
| 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. |
52 | $37 | $120 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
30 | $58 | $360 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of forearm, finger, hand, or foot A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density in the forearm, finger, hand, or foot. This test helps assess bone strength and risk of fracture. |
16 | $31 | $60 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
13 | $20 | $62 |
| 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. |
13 | $29 | $87 |
| X-ray of sacroiliac joint, 3 or more views An X-ray imaging test that takes three or more pictures of the joint connecting the lower spine to the hip bone. |
12 | $26 | $77 |
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.
55.7% high complexity
35.8% medium
8.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,172
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,596/year across 7 years
Top 14% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
833
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
$11,080 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$92 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,910
2023
$1,254
2022
$976
2021
$53
2020
$566
2019
$3,086
2018
$3,326
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$533
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$289
Amgen Inc.
$285
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$189
UCB, Inc.
$122
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$122
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$56
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$44
PFIZER INC.
$41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39
GENZYME CORPORATION
$29
SOBI, INC
$20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$20
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,388
PFIZER INC.
$1,297
ABBVIE INC.
$1,063
Genentech USA, Inc.
$981
Amgen Inc.
$930
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$837
UCB, Inc.
$765
AbbVie, Inc.
$614
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$497
Lilly USA, LLC
$454
GENZYME CORPORATION
$234
Radius Health, Inc.
$226
Celgene Corporation
$219
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$204
Horizon Pharma plc
$142
HOSPIRA, INC.
$122
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$109
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$98
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$76
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$71
Mallinckrodt LLC
$70
AbbVie Inc.
$68
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$63
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$59
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$56
Organon LLC
$56
Sobi, Inc
$49
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$44
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
Mission Pharmacal Company
$29
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$23
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
SOBI, INC
$20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$20
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Aquoral · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUEXIS · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · HUMIRA · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Humira · Hymovis · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LINZESS · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · MONOVISC · Mitigare · NO_PRODUCT · OFEV · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DISEASE · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SYNVISC-ONE · Strensiq · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Truxima · Tymlos · UPTRAVI · Uloric · VIMOVO · XARELTO · XELJANZ
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
623
Per 100K population
197.5
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Hausner-Sypek is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NY 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. Hausner-Sypek experienced with abatacept infusion (orencia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hausner-Sypek performed 8,825 abatacept infusion (orencia) 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. Hausner-Sypek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hausner-Sypek received a total of $11,172 from 41 companies across 833 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. Hausner-Sypek's costs compare to other opticians in Albany?
Dr. Hausner-Sypek's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Hausner-Sypek) 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.
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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