Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Beegle, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, Albany, NY 12208
5182625196
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1437159837 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Beegle

Dr. Scott Beegle is an internal medicine specialist in Albany, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beegle performed 572 Medicare services across 334 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beegle received a total of $1,709,909 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Beegle 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 49% volume in NY $1,709,909 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
572
Medicare services
Top 49% in NY for internal medicine
334
Unique beneficiaries
$116
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~29 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
264 $161 $659
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.
126 $95 $426
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.
83 $62 $283
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.
41 $91 $309
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
21 $11 $55
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter
A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin.
14 $64 $478
Emergent tracheostomy
An emergency procedure to create an opening in the windpipe to insert a breathing tube, guided by an endoscope.
12 $100 $450
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.
11 $65 $406
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.
2.4% high complexity
3.7% medium
93.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,709,909
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $244,273/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
2,115
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,677,069 (98.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$31,704 (1.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,136 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$340,504
2023
$286,395
2022
$313,557
2021
$208,286
2020
$145,408
2019
$235,262
2018
$180,499

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$120,418
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$78,864
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30,783
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24,901
CSL Behring
$23,565
Amgen Inc.
$20,323
Insmed, Inc.
$9,916
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$9,271
Shionogi Inc
$9,062
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$8,306
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$4,999
United Therapeutics Corporation
$58
Teleflex LLC
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 67.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$474,946
GENZYME CORPORATION
$275,202
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$161,289
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$148,854
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$102,951
Genentech USA, Inc.
$100,455
CSL Behring
$83,735
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$83,233
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46,709
Amgen Inc.
$35,944
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$32,209
Insmed, Inc.
$31,799
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27,351
Shionogi Inc
$26,471
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25,399
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$10,583
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$8,853
PFIZER INC.
$8,456
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$8,282
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$7,573
United Therapeutics Corporation
$2,122
Acerta Pharma LLC
$1,972
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$1,784
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,680
ViiV Healthcare Company
$1,600
Genentech, Inc.
$326
Zambon USA Ltd.
$54
Electromed, Inc.
$37
Teleflex LLC
$23
Mallinckrodt LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · ARROW · Actemra · Arikayce · BEVYXXA · BREZTRI · BROVANA · CHANTIX · CRESEMBA · Cresemba · DUPIXENT · ELIQUIS · Esbriet · FASENRA · Fetroja · GILENYA · Hizentra · Kcentra · LONHALA MAGNAIR · NUCALA · OFEV · Otezla · ProAir Digihaler · SMARTVEST · SOLIRIS · SPIRIVA · TAGRISSO · TAVNEOS · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TYVASO · ULTOMIRIS · UTIBRON · Ultomiris · XARELTO · XOLAIR · Xenleta · Xolair · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZERBAXA · Zemaira
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 (98%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for internal medicine in NY.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
363
Per 100K population
115.1
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Beegle is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional 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. Beegle experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beegle performed 264 critical care, first 30-74 min 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. Beegle receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beegle received a total of $1,709,909 from 30 companies across 2,115 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. Beegle's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Albany?
Dr. Beegle's average Medicare payment per service is $116. 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. Beegle) 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 →
About this page

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →