Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Enrico Ascher, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Ascher 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. Ascher
Dr. Enrico Ascher is a vascular surgery physician in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ascher performed 2,871 Medicare services across 2,141 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ascher received a total of $48,376 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 122 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. Ascher 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 7% volume in NY
$48,376 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,871
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for vascular surgery physician
2,141
Unique beneficiaries
$231
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
527 | $146 | $442 |
| 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. |
409 | $181 | $450 |
| 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. |
305 | $80 | $162 |
| 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. |
262 | $111 | $283 |
| 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. |
213 | $231 | $432 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
209 | $95 | $387 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 165 | $70 | $176 |
| 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. |
156 | $101 | $242 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
93 | $170 | $675 |
| 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. |
80 | $973 | $3,500 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
75 | $1,302 | $5,000 |
| 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. |
71 | $174 | $435 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
33 | $37 | $84 |
| 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. |
32 | $53 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
30 | $950 | $4,300 |
| Insertion of vena cava tube A procedure to place a tube into the vena cava, the large vein that carries blood to the heart. |
28 | $308 | $1,310 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
28 | $88 | $305 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
28 | $102 | $427 |
| 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. |
28 | $113 | $250 |
| 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. |
27 | $147 | $375 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
24 | $3,437 | $10,200 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
23 | $50 | $142 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
14 | $1,409 | $6,000 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
11 | $245 | $471 |
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.
19.2% high complexity
52.2% medium
28.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$48,376
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,911/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NY for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
122
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
$32,101 (66.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$9,600 (19.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,425 (9.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,250 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,443
2023
$3,391
2022
$3,849
2021
$3,607
2020
$9,703
2019
$10,693
2018
$13,691
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$3,200
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$126
Cook Medical LLC
$117
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$41,701
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,250
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,343
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$637
Boston Scientific Corporation
$409
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$402
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$379
Penumbra, Inc.
$300
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$240
Cook Medical LLC
$232
Endologix LLC
$106
Cook Incorporated
$100
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$84
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$54
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$24
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIOJET · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · C3 Delivery System · CLEARVUE · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COYOTE · ClosureFast · DORADO · ELUVIA · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EPIC VASCULAR · EVLT · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL BALLOONS · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL BALLOONS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HawkOne · INNOVA · IVUS Systems · Indigo · Penumbra System · ROTALINK · SENTRY · Topical wound oxygen · TurboHawk · VARITHENA · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VISUAL ICE · Valiant Captivia · VenaCure 1470 Pro · WALLSTENT · ZILVER PTX · Zilver PTX · iCAST
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 (66%) 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.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
243
Per 100K population
9.2
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
MAIMONIDES 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. Ascher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Ascher experienced with complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ascher performed 527 complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 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. Ascher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ascher received a total of $48,376 from 17 companies across 122 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. Ascher's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Ascher's average Medicare payment per service is $231. 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. Ascher) 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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