Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Gelbfish, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Gelbfish
Dr. Gary Gelbfish is a vascular surgery physician in Brooklyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gelbfish performed 9,304 Medicare services across 3,377 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gelbfish received a total of $1,928,974 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gelbfish 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 2% volume in NY
$1,928,974 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,304
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for vascular surgery physician
3,377
Unique beneficiaries
$187
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,950 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
1,120 | $82 | $251 |
| 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. |
888 | $116 | $400 |
| 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. |
815 | $48 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
695 | $120 | $850 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
628 | $1,155 | $4,400 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
499 | $11 | $150 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
259 | $562 | $2,991 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
244 | $572 | $2,250 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
166 | $35 | $110 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
164 | $411 | $2,100 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
141 | $139 | $846 |
| 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. |
127 | $103 | $399 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
99 | $521 | $2,030 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
65 | $219 | $1,250 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
62 | $96 | $450 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
61 | $12 | $100 |
| Blood vessel imaging Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels. |
51 | $137 | $658 |
| 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. |
51 | $37 | $350 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
36 | $145 | $950 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
33 | $635 | $3,500 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
28 | $2,208 | $8,250 |
| Balloon dilation of artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed artery using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review of the initial vessel treated. |
26 | $1,736 | $6,500 |
| 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. |
23 | $175 | $822 |
| 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. |
19 | $112 | $650 |
| Central venous tube declotting A procedure to clear a blockage or clot from a central venous catheter to restore its function. |
15 | $32 | $250 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
14 | $4,156 | $18,000 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
13 | $722 | $3,750 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
12 | $768 | $2,750 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
53.4% medium
45.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,928,974
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $385,795/year across 5 years
Top 0% in NY for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
11
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,928,661 (100.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$314 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,928,678
2021
$66
2020
$187
2019
$17
2018
$27
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,928,661
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,928,661
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$187
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Chameleon · Clot Management · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · JARDIANCE · ROTATEQ
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for vascular surgery physician in NY.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
239
Per 100K population
9.0
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Gelbfish is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of NY peers, 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. Gelbfish experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gelbfish performed 2,950 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Gelbfish receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gelbfish received a total of $1,928,974 from 7 companies across 11 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. Gelbfish's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Gelbfish's average Medicare payment per service is $187. 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. Gelbfish) 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.
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