Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Buffa, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Bethpage, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Buffa
Dr. Peter Buffa is an internal medicine specialist in Bethpage, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buffa performed 6,891 Medicare services across 4,813 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buffa received a total of $2,536 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 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. Buffa 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 3% volume in NY
$2,536 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,891
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for internal medicine
4,813
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~363 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. |
964 | $106 | $414 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
875 | $8 | $32 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
665 | $10 | $44 |
| 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. |
589 | $8 | $34 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
577 | $13 | $62 |
| 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. |
412 | $12 | $151 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
402 | $16 | $74 |
| 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. |
250 | $80 | $289 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
192 | $29 | $112 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
163 | $149 | $617 |
| 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. |
146 | $4 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
142 | $10 | $47 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
138 | $36 | $94 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
127 | $9 | $44 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
115 | $76 | $280 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
112 | $15 | $70 |
| 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. |
105 | $11 | $64 |
| 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. |
102 | $4 | $19 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
76 | $1 | $9 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 72 | $18 | $85 |
| 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. |
56 | $191 | $787 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
52 | $8 | $30 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
49 | $8 | $50 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
48 | $36 | $95 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
44 | $13 | $65 |
| Iron level test | 44 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
44 | $9 | $50 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
42 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
40 | $6 | $24 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
40 | $282 | $1,088 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
26 | $14 | $70 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
21 | $189 | $975 |
| 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. |
20 | $133 | $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. |
19 | $6 | $28 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
19 | $8 | $29 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
19 | $8 | $30 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
19 | $8 | $35 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
19 | $47 | $250 |
| 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. |
17 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
17 | $31 | $125 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
12 | $3 | $15 |
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 ↗$2,536
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $362/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
150
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
$2,536 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$764
2023
$170
2022
$479
2021
$249
2020
$346
2019
$454
2018
$74
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$155
Lilly USA, LLC
$126
Abbott Laboratories
$66
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$61
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
Mannkind Corporation
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$380
Novo Nordisk Inc
$221
Lilly USA, LLC
$183
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$181
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$171
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$139
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$87
PFIZER INC.
$82
Mannkind Corporation
$80
Exact Sciences Corporation
$80
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$64
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$61
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$51
Amgen Inc.
$42
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
AbbVie Inc.
$31
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$27
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$26
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$24
Allergan, Inc.
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$19
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Insulet Corporation
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
Intuity Medical Inc
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
6,577
Per 100K population
473.8
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
CHSLI ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Buffa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Buffa experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buffa performed 964 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. Buffa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buffa received a total of $2,536 from 35 companies across 150 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. Buffa's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Bethpage?
Dr. Buffa's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Buffa) 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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