Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Phang, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Phang
Dr. Robert Phang is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Albany, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Phang performed 3,914 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Phang received a total of $37,247 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 499 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. Phang 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 23% volume in NY
$37,247 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,914
Medicare services
Top 23% in NY for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,512 | $6 | $17 |
| 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. |
440 | $87 | $234 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
353 | $21 | $67 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
253 | $19 | $53 |
| 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. |
250 | $10 | $38 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
241 | $13 | $50 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
178 | $26 | $134 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
101 | $42 | $540 |
| 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. |
63 | $10 | $99 |
| 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. |
53 | $128 | $367 |
| 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. |
51 | $50 | $177 |
| 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. |
51 | $117 | $325 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 47 | $155 | $464 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $87 | $220 |
| 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. |
34 | $132 | $456 |
| 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. |
31 | $580 | $1,573 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
30 | $82 | $310 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
26 | $389 | $1,024 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
24 | $63 | $315 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
22 | $697 | $2,212 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
19 | $235 | $837 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
18 | $9 | $40 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
18 | $18 | $64 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
16 | $344 | $955 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
14 | $67 | $5,831 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
14 | $54 | $258 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator This procedure involves removing existing defibrillator leads and replacing them with new ones. It is performed to update or repair the electrical connections of a cardiac rhythm management device. |
11 | $265 | $794 |
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.
22.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
77.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,247
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,321/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
499
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
$3,205
2023
$3,039
2022
$5,190
2021
$777
2020
$964
2019
$13,945
2018
$10,126
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$877
Boston Scientific Corporation
$546
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$334
Medtronic, Inc.
$286
PFIZER INC.
$240
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$231
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$170
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$77
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
Baxter Healthcare
$58
ABIOMED
$53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Amgen Inc.
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$19
Top 3 companies account for 54.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$14,691
Abbott Laboratories
$6,294
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$5,689
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,480
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,256
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,110
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,019
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$838
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$703
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$649
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$585
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$418
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$362
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$231
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$228
AtriCure, Inc.
$221
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$177
Baxter Healthcare
$176
Terumo Medical Corporation
$171
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$166
Amgen Inc.
$104
ABIOMED
$102
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$96
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$82
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$77
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$55
CVRx, Inc.
$54
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
Allergan Inc.
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$20
Inari Medical, Inc.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 71.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
112
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. Phang is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% 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. Phang experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Phang performed 1,512 ekg interpretation and report 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. Phang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Phang received a total of $37,247 from 33 companies across 499 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. Phang's costs compare to other cardiologists in Albany?
Dr. Phang's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Phang) 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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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.
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