Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Horacio Capote, M.D.

Psychiatry · Amherst, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
3980 SHERIDAN DR STE 500, Amherst, NY 14226
7162502000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1053475939 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Capote from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Capote

Dr. Horacio Capote is a psychiatry specialist in Amherst, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Capote performed 975 Medicare services across 472 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Capote received a total of $990,973 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2398 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in psychiatry. 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. Capote 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 13% volume in NY $990,973 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
975
Medicare services
Top 13% in NY for psychiatry
472
Unique beneficiaries
$221
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~51 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
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems
An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns.
222 $3 $8
Office visit with esketamine nasal spray administration
An office visit for an established patient that includes physician supervision and the administration of more than 56 mg of esketamine nasal spray.
203 $888 $1,700
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services
A psychiatric assessment that includes medical services to evaluate mental health conditions.
122 $131 $250
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.
105 $76 $150
Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor
Psychiatric evaluation or treatment provided when communication barriers complicate the interaction between the provider and the patient.
76 $11 $23
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.
64 $11 $40
Psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes
A combined session involving psychotherapy and an evaluation and management visit lasting 30 minutes.
46 $49 $90
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.
35 $0 $6
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.
33 $43 $100
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
27 $96 $220
45-minute psychotherapy and evaluation visit
A 45-minute session that includes both psychotherapy and an evaluation and management visit.
24 $57 $125
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.
18 $49 $125
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.
8.2% high complexity
6.6% medium
85.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$990,973
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $141,568/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for psychiatry
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
2,398
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
$739,765 (74.7%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$165,612 (16.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$72,488 (7.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,109 (1.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$249,827
2023
$130,033
2022
$121,551
2021
$65,176
2020
$52,294
2019
$204,585
2018
$167,507

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$91,229
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$85,793
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42,060
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$12,271
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$8,507
ABBVIE INC.
$5,252
Indivior Inc.
$2,818
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$509
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$228
Alkermes, Inc.
$202
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$186
Lundbeck LLC
$174
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$134
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$122
Biogen, Inc.
$84
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$80
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$49
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$31
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$20
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$19
Orexo US, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$200,462
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$198,004
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$188,365
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90,700
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$85,793
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$77,176
ITI, Inc.
$75,862
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23,848
US WorldMeds, LLC
$10,767
ABBVIE INC.
$9,503
AbbVie Inc.
$7,472
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$3,758
Indivior Inc.
$3,071
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$1,992
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$1,955
Lundbeck LLC
$1,747
Alkermes, Inc.
$1,681
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$1,568
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,113
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$849
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$769
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$731
Allergan Inc.
$558
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$509
Amgen Inc.
$250
Biogen, Inc.
$211
Bausch Health US, LLC
$203
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$186
Corium, LLC
$179
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$177
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$160
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$134
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
EISAI INC.
$100
Orexo US, Inc.
$95
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$93
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$82
Eisai Inc.
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$49
Allergan, Inc.
$47
Shire North American Group Inc
$42
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$35
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$31
Tris Pharma Inc
$31
Neuronetics, Inc.
$22
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$20
Almatica Pharma LLC
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Genentech, Inc.
$14
Kaleo, Inc.
$14
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$12
GE HEALTHCARE
$3
Top 3 companies account for 59.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY ASIMTUFII · ABILIFY MAINTENA · ADLARITY · APLENZIN · ARISTADA · AUSTEDO · AZSTARYS · Aimovig · Aristada 441 mg · Austedo XR · Auvelity · Azstarys · BELSOMRA · BOTOX · BRINTELLIX · CAPLYTA · CITALOPRAM · COBENFY · Dayvigo · Dyanavel XR · Evzio · FANAPT · Fanapt · Fycompa · HETLIOZ · HORIZANT · Horizant · INGREZZA · INVEGA SUSTENNA · INVEGA TRINZA · IonicRF Generator · LATUDA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYBALVI · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · NEUROSTAR TMS THERAPY · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · None · Nuedexta · OCTRODE · Probuphine · QUVIVIQ · Qelbree · REJOYN · REXULTI · SABRIL · SPRAVATO · SUBLOCADE · SUNOSI · Sunosi · TRINTELLIX · UBRELVY · UPLIZNA · UZEDY · VIIBRYD · VNS THERAPY SYMMETRY MODEL 8103 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy Symmetry Model 8103 Generator · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vivitrol · WAKIX · WELLBUTRIN · XYWAV · Xelstrym · Zubsolv
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 (75%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in psychiatry and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for psychiatry in NY.

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Geographic Context

Psychiatrists within 10 mi
158
Per 100K population
16.6
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
2.5 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. Capote is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Capote experienced with assessment of emotional or behavioral problems?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Capote performed 222 assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 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. Capote receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Capote received a total of $990,973 from 56 companies across 2,398 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. Capote's costs compare to other psychiatrists in Amherst?
Dr. Capote's average Medicare payment per service is $221. 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. Capote) 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 →