Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Caiati, M.D., M.S.
Internal Medicine · Babylon, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Caiati
Dr. Robert Caiati is an internal medicine specialist in Babylon, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Caiati performed 3,467 Medicare services across 2,626 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Caiati received a total of $4,403 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Caiati 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 9% volume in NY
$4,403 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,467
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for internal medicine
2,626
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
277 | $106 | $437 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
165 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
130 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
127 | $8 | $150 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
126 | $7 | $75 |
| 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. |
123 | $4 | $50 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
122 | $5 | $50 |
| 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. |
115 | $153 | $940 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
110 | $16 | $150 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
107 | $10 | $50 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
105 | $6 | $20 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
101 | $54 | $150 |
| Iron level test | 100 | $6 | $70 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
99 | $13 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
98 | $15 | $75 |
| 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. |
98 | $6 | $30 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
97 | $14 | $70 |
| 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. |
97 | $9 | $125 |
| Manual red blood cell count A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
97 | $4 | $15 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
96 | $29 | $150 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
96 | $12 | $75 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
94 | $13 | $50 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
87 | $7 | $75 |
| 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. |
77 | $13 | $70 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
65 | $4 | $50 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
60 | $7 | $35 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
56 | $25 | $300 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
48 | $6 | $170 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
48 | $0 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 47 | $18 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
44 | $152 | $410 |
| Annual depression screening | 43 | $22 | $60 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
35 | $16 | $65 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
35 | $16 | $65 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
31 | $13 | $300 |
| 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. |
28 | $188 | $750 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
27 | $61 | $250 |
| 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. |
27 | $77 | $580 |
| Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes spent on advance care planning discussions beyond the initial session. It involves counseling patients and families about future healthcare preferences and end-of-life care options. |
27 | $66 | $265 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
19 | $50 | $200 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
17 | $56 | $350 |
| 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. |
16 | $13 | $190 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 14 | $214 | $1,000 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
13 | $4 | $10 |
| Progesterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body. |
12 | $20 | $78 |
| COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using an amplified probe technique. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples. |
11 | $74 | $300 |
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 ↗$4,403
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $629/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
121
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
$2,775 (63.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,628 (37.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$681
2023
$745
2022
$1,590
2021
$1,057
2020
$110
2019
$189
2018
$31
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$647
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$1,684
Merz North America, Inc.
$1,141
ABBVIE INC.
$647
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$200
Allergan Inc.
$197
Lilly USA, LLC
$84
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$80
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59
AbbVie Inc.
$53
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$52
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$43
Novo Nordisk Inc
$28
Exact Sciences Corporation
$23
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 78.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · GRALISE · INJECTAFER · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · Natesto · QUVIVIQ · Rybelsus · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TRULICITY · XIFAXAN · Xeomin
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 (63%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,581
Per 100K population
169.2
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. Caiati is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Caiati experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Caiati performed 277 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Caiati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Caiati received a total of $4,403 from 17 companies across 121 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. Caiati's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Babylon?
Dr. Caiati's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Caiati) 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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