Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Brandenstein, DO

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Bay Shore, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
301 E MAIN ST, Bay Shore, NY 11706
6319863919
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1831221415 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Brandenstein

Dr. Daniel Brandenstein is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Bay Shore, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brandenstein performed 1,432 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brandenstein received a total of $18,972 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 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 Dr. Brandenstein 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 6% volume in NY $18,972 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,432
Medicare services
Top 6% in NY for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$98
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
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
411 $36 $247
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.
284 $112 $803
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.
170 $76 $566
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures.
143 $36 $237
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.
118 $150 $1,093
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.
73 $160 $1,158
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.
46 $96 $694
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment
This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment.
30 $220 $1,577
Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space.
28 $270 $1,794
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 25 $204 $1,384
X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints.
23 $30 $222
Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points.
22 $47 $310
Closed treatment of broken spine bone with cast or brace
Non-surgical treatment of a spinal fracture using a cast or brace to stabilize the bone and promote healing.
21 $313 $1,905
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
14 $869 $7,967
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints.
12 $32 $217
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $160 $1,042
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.
2.0% high complexity
1.5% medium
96.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$18,972
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,710/year across 7 years
Top 46% in NY for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
48
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
$208
2023
$482
2022
$9,093
2021
$8,417
2020
$50
2019
$325
2018
$397

Payments by company (2024)

DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$180
Cerapedics Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$17,046
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$921
K2M, Inc.
$397
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$180
Linvatec Corporation
$118
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$110
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$57
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$50
Baxter Healthcare
$42
Cerapedics Inc.
$27
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 96.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · BACS · BIOBRACE 23MM · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CASCADIA Interbody System · CONDUIT · CONMED HANDHELD INSTRUMENTS · CellerateRx · Cervical-STIM · Cervical-Stim · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EVEREST Spinal System · EXPEDIUM · Expedium VERSE · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · FLOSEAL · HALL POWER · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · Intracept · M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc · MOJAVE EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · PROLIFT · Spinal-Stim · Spinal-stim · TISSEEL · Trinity ELITE · VIPER
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Geographic Context

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25
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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

Dr. Brandenstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% 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 Dr. Brandenstein experienced with x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brandenstein performed 411 x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Brandenstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brandenstein received a total of $18,972 from 11 companies across 48 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 Dr. Brandenstein's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Bay Shore?
Dr. Brandenstein's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Brandenstein) 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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About this page

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.

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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →