Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lixin Zhang, M.D.
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Amherst, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zhang
Dr. Lixin Zhang is a sleep medicine physician in Amherst, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zhang performed 4,089 Medicare services across 2,071 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zhang received a total of $11,689 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 583 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician. 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. Zhang 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 7% volume in NY
$11,689 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,089
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician
2,071
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,767 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
447 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
235 | $90 | $150 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
208 | $82 | $155 |
| 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. |
189 | $114 | $225 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
172 | $42 | $358 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 172 | $85 | $358 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1 to 3 leads A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using one to three electrodes placed on the body. |
162 | $4 | $15 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
81 | $277 | $500 |
| Balance and posture test with motor control A test that evaluates balance and posture by assessing motor control and adaptive responses. |
72 | $48 | $100 |
| EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) for a duration of 12 to 26 hours. |
71 | $127 | $800 |
| 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. |
68 | $127 | $200 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
60 | $22 | $45 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 58 | $146 | $275 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
42 | $106 | $350 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
42 | $316 | $525 |
| Continuous EEG brain wave monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain over an extended period. It is used to monitor brain function continuously. |
39 | $156 | $300 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
34 | $95 | $165 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
34 | $34 | $68 |
| Abnormal eye movement test with recording A test that records and evaluates eye movements to check for abnormalities. |
31 | $19 | $81 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
22 | $454 | $991 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
21 | $11 | $60 |
| EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
18 | $116 | $255 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
16 | $461 | $902 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
15 | $37 | $158 |
| EEG monitoring, 37-60 hours with review This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity for 37 to 60 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
13 | $128 | $338 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,689
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,670/year across 7 years
Top 41% in NY for sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
583
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
$10,071 (86.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,599 (13.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$997
2023
$1,766
2022
$2,082
2021
$3,544
2020
$1,474
2019
$1,062
2018
$764
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$314
UCB, Inc.
$206
SK Life Science, Inc.
$99
PFIZER INC.
$94
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$54
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$42
Eisai Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$20
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$19
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Neurelis, Inc.
$17
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$1,855
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$856
UCB, Inc.
$772
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$661
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$596
ABBVIE INC.
$551
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$467
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$446
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$360
PFIZER INC.
$321
Lundbeck LLC
$250
Amgen Inc.
$246
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$238
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$236
SK Life Science, Inc.
$225
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$224
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$218
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$205
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$205
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$172
Biogen, Inc.
$157
US WorldMeds, LLC
$151
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$150
CSL Behring
$149
MDD US Operations, LLC
$119
GENZYME CORPORATION
$107
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$95
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$87
Allergan, Inc.
$84
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$82
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$75
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$70
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$69
GE HealthCare
$67
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Eisai Inc.
$48
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
GE HEALTHCARE
$45
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$44
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$44
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$41
Grifols USA, LLC
$39
ARGENX US, INC.
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
EISAI INC.
$33
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$30
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$25
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$21
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$21
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$19
Merz North America, Inc.
$18
Sobi, Inc
$18
Neurelis, Inc.
$17
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$15
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$13
Mallinckrodt LLC
$13
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVA · ADUHELM · AFINITOR · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · APOKYN · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Adempas · Aimovig · Austedo XR · BAFIERTAM · BOTOX · Briviact · COMIRNATY · COPAXONE · DUOPA · DYSPORT · Dayvigo · EMGALITY · EPIDIOLEX · Epidiolex · FIRDAPSE · Fintepla · Fycompa · GAMMAGARD · GILENYA · GOCOVRI · Gamunex-C · HYQVIA · Hizentra · Horizant · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · INSPIRE · KESIMPTA · LUMIZYME · LYRICA · LYVISPAH · Leqembi · MYOBLOC · NORTHERA · NOURIANZ · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nayzilam · Nourianz · Nuedexta · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ONGENTYS · ONPATTRO · OXTELLAR XR · Ongentys · PAXLOVID · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RADICAVA · RYTARY · Radicava · Rystiggo · SOLIRIS · Soliris · Sunosi · TECFIDERA · TEGSEDI · TOSYMRA · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VYALEV · VYEPTI · VYVGART · WAKIX · WELLBUTRIN · Wakix · XADAGO · XCOPRI · XEOMIN · Xadago · Xeomin · ZEPOSIA
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Sleep medicine physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
2.5 mi
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. Zhang is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Zhang experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zhang performed 1,767 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Zhang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zhang received a total of $11,689 from 72 companies across 583 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. Zhang's costs compare to other sleep medicine physicians in Amherst?
Dr. Zhang's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Zhang) 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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