Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Victor Ferastraoaru, M.D.

Neurology · Bronx, NY
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
3351 STEUBEN AVE, Bronx, NY 10467
6462568455
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1851689798 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ferastraoaru 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. Ferastraoaru

Dr. Victor Ferastraoaru is a neurology specialist in Bronx, NY, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ferastraoaru performed 190 Medicare services across 160 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ferastraoaru received a total of $1,472 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Ferastraoaru 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 190 Medicare services $1,472 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
190
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in NY for neurology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
160
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~13 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
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
 60 $50 $312
VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review
This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
 54 $190 $1,149
EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours with review
This procedure records brain wave activity for 2 to 12 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
 31 $86 $530
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.
 18 $107 $650
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.
 15 $161 $1,417
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.
 12 $56 $400
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 ↗
$1,472
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $210/year across 7 years
Top 50% in NY for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
48
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
$1,398 (95.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$74 (5.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$324
2023
$24
2022
$116
2021
$22
2020
$89
2019
$743
2018
$154

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NEUROPACE, INC.
$324
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NEUROPACE, INC.
$324
UCB, Inc.
$223
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$198
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$178
NeuroPace, Inc.
$146
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$116
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$74
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
SK Life Science, Inc.
$22
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTIOM · Briviact · EPIDIOLEX · Epidiolex · GOCOVRI · INBRIJA · LATUDA · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · RNS System · SYMPAZAN · VNS Therapy · Vimpat
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
1,291
Per 100K population
91.0
County median income
$49,036
Nearest hospital
MONTEFIORE 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. Ferastraoaru is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Ferastraoaru experienced with awake and drowsy eeg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ferastraoaru performed 60 awake and drowsy eeg 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. Ferastraoaru receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ferastraoaru received a total of $1,472 from 12 companies across 48 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. Ferastraoaru's costs compare to other neurologists in Bronx?
Dr. Ferastraoaru's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Ferastraoaru) 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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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 →