Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Addie Dissick, M.D.
Rheumatology · Babylon, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Dissick
Dr. Addie Dissick is a rheumatology specialist in Babylon, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dissick performed 22,518 Medicare services across 4,067 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dissick received a total of $17,320 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 431 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Dissick 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in NY
$17,320 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,518
Medicare services
Top 13% in NY for rheumatology
4,067
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,280 | $19 | $88 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
7,549 | $11 | $52 |
| 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. |
908 | $110 | $417 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
730 | $1 | $5 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
652 | $8 | $32 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
452 | $13 | $49 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
442 | $3 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
393 | $10 | $43 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
373 | $8 | $34 |
| 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. |
259 | $13 | $64 |
| 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. |
255 | $79 | $290 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
186 | $29 | $113 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
157 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
151 | $145 | $587 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
130 | $6 | $27 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
112 | $117 | $625 |
| 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. |
101 | $60 | $335 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 92 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
82 | $163 | $550 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
78 | $66 | $477 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
77 | $2 | $9 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
71 | $15 | $70 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
71 | $9 | $44 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
68 | $16 | $75 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
63 | $100 | $495 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
61 | $41 | $278 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
54 | $5 | $19 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
48 | $13 | $65 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
47 | $3 | $15 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
47 | $14 | $53 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
47 | $10 | $38 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
40 | $98 | $395 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
39 | $5 | $20 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
39 | $14 | $70 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
37 | $13 | $63 |
| Iron level test | 37 | $6 | $30 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
37 | $4 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
34 | $9 | $50 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
30 | $6 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
26 | $10 | $46 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
25 | $8 | $30 |
| Lyme disease antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. |
24 | $17 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
23 | $34 | $95 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
19 | $40 | $160 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $210 | $751 |
| 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. |
19 | $1 | $8 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
18 | $76 | $280 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $51 | $374 |
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.
34.8% high complexity
42.6% medium
22.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,320
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,474/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NY for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
431
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
$11,043 (63.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,277 (36.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,008
2023
$1,522
2022
$1,747
2021
$754
2020
$99
2019
$3,930
2018
$7,261
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$794
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$389
Novo Nordisk Inc
$250
PFIZER INC.
$207
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$112
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$88
Amgen Inc.
$24
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$10,168
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,384
ABBVIE INC.
$1,277
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$965
AbbVie Inc.
$771
PFIZER INC.
$765
Novo Nordisk Inc
$375
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$291
Horizon Pharma plc
$268
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$244
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$193
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$169
Celgene Corporation
$123
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$69
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$46
Amgen Inc.
$24
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 74.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · HUMIRA · Humira · INTELLIS · KRYSTEXXA · MONOVISC · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · Otezla · PENNSAID · RAYOS · REDITREX · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · SYNCHROMED · TREMFYA · VOQUEZNA · Wegovy · XELJANZ
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 (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in rheumatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
94
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL CENTER, INC.
3.6 mi
3.6 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. Dissick is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 20% of NY peers, with 17 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. Dissick experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dissick performed 8,280 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Dissick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dissick received a total of $17,320 from 20 companies across 431 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. Dissick's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Babylon?
Dr. Dissick's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Dissick) 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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