Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Igor Rubinshteyn, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3049 OCEAN PKWY FL 2, Brooklyn, NY 11235
7189967753
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1235292574 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. Rubinshteyn

Dr. Igor Rubinshteyn is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rubinshteyn performed 6,507 Medicare services across 1,529 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rubinshteyn received a total of $4,032 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Rubinshteyn 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 $4,032 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,507
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for orthopedic surgery
1,529
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~342 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
Hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid.
2,400 $16 $33
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
1,225 $7 $27
Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection
This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint.
683 $95 $349
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
581 $1 $9
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.
550 $78 $268
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.
302 $113 $388
Viscosupplementation injection for joint
An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
302 $58 $248
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.
187 $147 $593
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 $94 $373
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
29 $5 $22
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
27 $53 $206
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
25 $50 $203
Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points.
16 $47 $209
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
13 $22 $234
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
11 $112 $492
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 ↗
$4,032
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $576/year across 7 years
Top 50% in NY for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
69
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
$3,438 (85.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$495 (12.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (2.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,214
2023
$184
2022
$428
2021
$846
2020
$215
2019
$301
2018
$844

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$820
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$225
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$62
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$22
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$22
Stryker Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 91.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$853
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$753
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$618
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$576
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$225
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$178
Stryker Corporation
$157
EMD Serono, Inc.
$125
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$90
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$88
Amgen Inc.
$66
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$42
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$41
Orthogenrx Inc.
$37
SI-BONE, INC.
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
AXOGEN
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOWRAP · AccuFill · Aimovig · Avance Nerve Graft · CellerateRx · DUEXIS · EVENITY · Exparel · GAMMA · GenVisc 850 · HYM/HYN · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · IFUSE IMPLANT · Iovera · MOVANTIK · MYRBETRIQ · Mavenclad · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · Persona · Physio-Stim · Prolia · RICHPLAT ORTHO PRP SYSTEM · TRILURON · TRULANCE · Vascepa · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
880
Per 100K population
33.3
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH
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. Rubinshteyn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Rubinshteyn experienced with hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rubinshteyn performed 2,400 hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg 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. Rubinshteyn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rubinshteyn received a total of $4,032 from 21 companies across 69 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. Rubinshteyn's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Brooklyn?
Dr. Rubinshteyn's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Rubinshteyn) 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 →