Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Vitti, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician · Bronx, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
MMC - EASTERN VASCULAR ASSOC., Bronx, NY 10461
7187928115
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1699857854 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. Vitti

Dr. Michael Vitti is a vascular surgery physician in Bronx, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vitti performed 1,321 Medicare services across 890 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vitti received a total of $22,465 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vitti 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 24% volume in NY $22,465 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,321
Medicare services
Top 24% in NY for vascular surgery physician
890
Unique beneficiaries
$161
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~70 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
Strapping, unna boot 307 $73 $499
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.
294 $79 $370
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
121 $114 $785
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
107 $179 $1,236
Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance
This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment.
91 $942 $9,630
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.
60 $99 $542
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.
59 $52 $236
Other procedure on blood vessel
A medical intervention performed on a blood vessel that does not fall under other specific categories.
36 $100 $4,010
Varicose vein ligation, incision, or removal
A procedure to tie off, cut into, or remove clusters of varicose veins in the leg.
34 $179 $2,210
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.
32 $156 $698
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.
31 $64 $560
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.
27 $121 $641
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present.
25 $227 $1,630
Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot
Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds.
22 $92 $534
Varicose vein removal, 10-20 incisions
A surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the arm or leg using 10 to 20 small incisions.
21 $214 $4,010
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
21 $144 $1,200
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.
17 $175 $1,270
Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts
An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure.
16 $97 $810
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.
1.6% high complexity
30.9% medium
67.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$22,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,209/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NY for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
89
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,163 (49.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$8,657 (38.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,645 (11.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,417
2023
$3,225
2022
$2,209
2021
$1,584
2020
$5,217
2019
$5,401
2018
$412

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$3,964
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$199
Terumo Medical Corporation
$143
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$26
PFIZER INC.
$17
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$19,820
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,025
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$576
Terumo Medical Corporation
$143
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$140
Venclose Inc.
$132
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$80
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$78
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$62
Resmed Corp
$59
ConvaTec Inc.
$51
Bioventus LLC
$51
Kerecis Limited
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
Misonix Inc
$40
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$23
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
Cook Medical LLC
$17
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$16
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$13
Next Science LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIR 11 · ANDEXXA · AQUACEL AG+ · AQUACEL Ag Advantage · AlphaVac · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · ELIQUIS · EVLT · EVRSF · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Vascular Intervention · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · MYNX CONTROL Vascular Closure Device · PICO 7 · PROPATEN Vascular Graft · SURGX · Santyl · TheraSkin · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · Topical oxygen chamber for extremities · Topical wound oxygen · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Vascular Graft · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaCure 1470 Pro · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 →

The majority of payments (50%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
263
Per 100K population
18.5
County median income
$49,036
Nearest hospital
JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
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. Vitti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Vitti experienced with strapping, unna boot?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vitti performed 307 strapping, unna boot 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. Vitti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vitti received a total of $22,465 from 22 companies across 89 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. Vitti's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Bronx?
Dr. Vitti's average Medicare payment per service is $161. 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. Vitti) 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 →
About this page

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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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →