Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yaron Sternbach, MD
Surgery · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Sternbach
Dr. Yaron Sternbach is a surgery specialist in Albany, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sternbach performed 1,169 Medicare services across 1,069 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sternbach received a total of $34,101 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 230 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Sternbach 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 4% volume in NY
$34,101 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,169
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for surgery
1,069
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
201 | $88 | $265 |
| 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. |
199 | $89 | $236 |
| 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. |
116 | $144 | $225 |
| 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. |
97 | $120 | $367 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
96 | $83 | $227 |
| 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. |
64 | $11 | $45 |
| 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. |
54 | $134 | $456 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
44 | $52 | $158 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
41 | $89 | $293 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
33 | $135 | $364 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
32 | $123 | $368 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
20 | $669 | $1,771 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
20 | $357 | $4,579 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
19 | $167 | $2,891 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
17 | $99 | $307 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
15 | $37 | $296 |
| 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. |
15 | $10 | $99 |
| Removal of blood clot and artery portion, upper thigh A surgical procedure to remove a blood clot and a section of an artery in the upper thigh. |
13 | $512 | $2,232 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
13 | $79 | $231 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
13 | $39 | $89 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
12 | $317 | $7,001 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
12 | $64 | $160 |
| 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. |
12 | $56 | $165 |
| 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. |
11 | $102 | $310 |
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.
6.5% high complexity
48.6% medium
44.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$34,101
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,872/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
230
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
$17,259 (50.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,729 (34.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,113 (15.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,453
2023
$1,157
2022
$14,913
2021
$2,213
2020
$765
2019
$5,867
2018
$3,732
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$1,398
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,167
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,120
Medtronic, Inc.
$816
Boston Scientific Corporation
$304
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$184
Inari Medical, Inc.
$179
Bolton Medical Inc
$170
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$50
ABIOMED
$38
CENTERLINE BIOMEDICAL INC.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 67.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endologix LLC
$11,803
Abbott Laboratories
$3,977
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,325
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,577
Inari Medical, Inc.
$2,440
Endologix, Inc.
$2,225
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$1,795
Bolton Medical Inc
$1,762
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,120
Boston Scientific Corporation
$655
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$349
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$334
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$330
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$278
Penumbra, Inc.
$253
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$204
CVRx, Inc.
$198
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$162
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$77
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$50
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$49
ABIOMED
$38
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$32
Haemonetics Corporation
$28
CENTERLINE BIOMEDICAL INC.
$28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6586) Pioneer · ABRE · AFX · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Acculink carotid stent system · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Artis pheno · Barostim Neo System · CLOSUREFAST · ClosureFast · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELUVIA · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Emboshield NAV6 system · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Ultrasound · General - Vascular Intervention · HAWKONE · HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME · HawkOne · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · IGT_D Peripheral · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · IOPS MOBILE CART · Impella · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · Ovation · Ovation iX Iliac Stent Graft · PRUITT F3 CAROTID SHUNT · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RUBY Coil · Ranger · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SHUNTS · Supera peripheral stent system · TEG6S HEMOSTASIS SYSTEM · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · VENOVO · Valiant Navion · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · XARELTO · Xact carotid stent system
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for surgery in NY.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
78
Per 100K population
24.7
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Sternbach is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Sternbach experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sternbach performed 201 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Sternbach receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sternbach received a total of $34,101 from 26 companies across 230 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. Sternbach's costs compare to other surgerists in Albany?
Dr. Sternbach's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Sternbach) 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.
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