Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carlos Driggs, MD
Endocrinology · Bronx, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Driggs 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 Dr. Driggs
Dr. Carlos Driggs is an endocrinology specialist in Bronx, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Driggs performed 2,304 Medicare services across 830 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Driggs received a total of $6,063 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 332 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Driggs 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in NY
$6,063 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,304
Medicare services
Top 25% in NY for endocrinology
830
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~115 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 (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. |
968 | $78 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
278 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
123 | $13 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
111 | $1 | $20 |
| Annual depression screening | 109 | $22 | $50 |
| 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. |
107 | $0 | $20 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
104 | $30 | $100 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
104 | $12 | $40 |
| 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. |
80 | $55 | $80 |
| 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. |
45 | $12 | $50 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
41 | $30 | $50 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
34 | $30 | $50 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
32 | $98 | $150 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
27 | $40 | $100 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
26 | $4 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
22 | $76 | $300 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
22 | $116 | $300 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
21 | $81 | $200 |
| Nerve conduction study of arm or leg A test that measures how well nerves in the arm or leg transmit signals for movement and sensation. The results are reviewed and reported by a medical professional. |
20 | $34 | $200 |
| 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. |
17 | $95 | $200 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
13 | $3 | $35 |
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.
9.2% high complexity
11.1% medium
79.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,063
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $866/year across 7 years
Top 27% in NY for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
332
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
$6,063 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$783
2023
$835
2022
$1,083
2021
$884
2020
$606
2019
$926
2018
$946
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$231
Novo Nordisk Inc
$222
Exact Sciences Corporation
$68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
Amgen Inc.
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Corcept Therapeutics
$19
ARKRAY USA, Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$932
Lilly USA, LLC
$727
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$714
Amgen Inc.
$593
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$351
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$299
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$252
Abbott Laboratories
$221
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$207
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$199
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$176
Mannkind Corporation
$139
GENZYME CORPORATION
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$79
PFIZER INC.
$76
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$76
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$71
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
Exact Sciences Corporation
$68
Shire North American Group Inc
$65
Corcept Therapeutics
$60
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$57
AbbVie, Inc.
$57
MannKind Corporation
$47
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$35
Avanos Medical
$24
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$21
ARKRAY USA, Inc.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% 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
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
670
Per 100K population
47.2
County median income
$49,036
Nearest hospital
JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
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. Driggs is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Driggs experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Driggs performed 968 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Driggs receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Driggs received a total of $6,063 from 39 companies across 332 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. Driggs's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Bronx?
Dr. Driggs's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Driggs) 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.
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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