Medicare Enrolled
Howard Hertz
Internal Medicine · Babylon, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Hertz 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 Hertz
Howard Hertz is an internal medicine specialist in Babylon, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Hertz performed 20,678 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Hertz received a total of $3,050 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Hertz 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in NY
$3,050 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗20,678
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,616 | $77 | $175 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
2,012 | $43 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,931 | $45 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,321 | $115 | $200 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,068 | $8 | $20 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
884 | $41 | $196 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
773 | $111 | $200 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
771 | $32 | $100 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 738 | $22 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
730 | $13 | $85 |
| Annual depression screening | 713 | $22 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
667 | $149 | $249 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
537 | $4 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
418 | $10 | $20 |
| 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. |
394 | $121 | $550 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
393 | $36 | $150 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
390 | $99 | $450 |
| 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. |
370 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
369 | $2 | $15 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
361 | $30 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
294 | $1 | $25 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
292 | $16 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
285 | $36 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
255 | $76 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
251 | $50 | $100 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
242 | $25 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
234 | $100 | $250 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
199 | $41 | $50 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
146 | $19 | $75 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
104 | $89 | $500 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
99 | $69 | $150 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
86 | $36 | $150 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
81 | $4 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
67 | $3 | $15 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
58 | $104 | $300 |
| Blood oxygen level test (pulse oximetry) This test measures the oxygen level in your blood using a device placed on your ear or finger. It is a non-invasive way to check how well your body is oxygenating your blood. |
58 | $3 | $30 |
| 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. |
57 | $152 | $275 |
| Needle electromyography of trunk or head muscles A test that uses a needle electrode to measure the electrical activity of muscles in the trunk or head. This helps evaluate muscle and nerve function. |
51 | $79 | $500 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
43 | $16 | $35 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
43 | $256 | $400 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
33 | $60 | $300 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
33 | $23 | $200 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
33 | $806 | $1,500 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
31 | $261 | $2,500 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
26 | $18 | $50 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
22 | $45 | $75 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
22 | $212 | $2,500 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
20 | $8 | $35 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
17 | $6 | $20 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
15 | $33 | $60 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
14 | $31 | $60 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
11 | $191 | $250 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,050
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $436/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
107
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$340
2023
$525
2022
$375
2021
$725
2020
$141
2019
$378
2018
$567
Payments by company (2024)
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$61
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$27
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$264
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$255
Abbott Laboratories
$195
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$193
Novo Nordisk Inc
$191
Welch Allyn
$176
Medtronic, Inc.
$145
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$140
Watermark Medical, Inc.
$126
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$97
Baxter Healthcare
$88
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$63
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
Exact Sciences Corporation
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$50
AbbVie Inc.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$43
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$40
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
ATRICURE, INC.
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$38
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$35
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$22
HeartFlow, Inc.
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
Meridian Bioscience Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 23.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,581
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL CENTER, INC.
3.6 mi
3.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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
Hertz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), 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 Hertz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Hertz performed 2,616 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Hertz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Hertz received a total of $3,050 from 43 companies across 107 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Hertz's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Babylon?
Hertz's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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 Hertz) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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