Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gopika Nandini Are, M.D
Obstetrics & Gynecology · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Are 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. Are
Dr. Gopika Nandini Are is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Are performed 1,874 Medicare services across 1,748 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Are received a total of $3,135 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Are 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 3% volume in NY
$3,135 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,874
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for obstetrics & gynecology
1,748
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures. |
226 | $101 | $496 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
182 | $48 | $158 |
| Vaginal fluid RNA bacterial test A laboratory test that measures the RNA of bacteria found in a vaginal fluid specimen. |
169 | $139 | $250 |
| Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. This method identifies the presence of the organism responsible for trichomoniasis. |
167 | $34 | $100 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
161 | $34 | $100 |
| 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. |
121 | $78 | $296 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
120 | $3 | $14 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
97 | $151 | $467 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
92 | $43 | $193 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
88 | $51 | $188 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
73 | $95 | $445 |
| Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system, under physician supervision | 63 | $43 | $150 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
57 | $23 | $93 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
49 | $8 | $18 |
| HPV high-risk type test for cervical cancer screening This test detects high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA or RNA. It is used for cervical cancer screening and must be performed in addition to a Pap test. |
42 | $34 | $150 |
| Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of gonorrhea bacteria. This method identifies the presence of the infection by analyzing nucleic acids from the sample. |
30 | $34 | $100 |
| Urine pregnancy test A laboratory test performed on a urine sample to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced during pregnancy. |
29 | $8 | $18 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample. |
29 | $34 | $100 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
25 | $69 | $150 |
| 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. |
25 | $39 | $179 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
15 | $8 | $16 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
14 | $10 | $22 |
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 ↗$3,135
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $448/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NY for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
153
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
$3,086 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$48 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$489
2023
$913
2022
$705
2021
$302
2020
$122
2019
$308
2018
$297
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$119
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$60
Biogen, Inc.
$58
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$46
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$46
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$30
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$24
PFIZER INC.
$21
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$19
Organon Llc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$277
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$266
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$266
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$258
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$182
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$144
Organon LLC
$137
AbbVie Inc.
$132
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$109
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$106
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$88
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$86
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$82
Lupin Inc.
$78
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$77
PFIZER INC.
$76
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$74
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$62
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$62
Biogen, Inc.
$58
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$56
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$43
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$41
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$40
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$24
Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Hologic, LLC
$15
Organon Llc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 25.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ACCRUFER · ANNOVERA · Aptima Combo 2 · Balcoltra · Endosee · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · Humira · INJECTAFER · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · Lupron · MAKENA · MYFEMBREE · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Orilissa · PREMARIN · Paragard · Paragard T 380A · Phexxi · SLYND · SOLOSEC · SOLOSEC-CEEK · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · Twirla · Veozah · Vitafol Ultra · Vivjoa · Xulane
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
2,312
Per 100K population
87.4
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER - DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
1.4 mi
1.4 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. Are is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% 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. Are experienced with transvaginal pelvic ultrasound?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Are performed 226 transvaginal pelvic ultrasound 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. Are receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Are received a total of $3,135 from 32 companies across 153 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. Are's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Are's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Are) 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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