Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leonid Chernobelsky, M.D.

Surgery · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
134 BRIGHTON 11 STR., Brooklyn, NY 11235
7186161622
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1104955491 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. Chernobelsky

Dr. Leonid Chernobelsky is a surgery specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chernobelsky performed 6,629 Medicare services across 2,996 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chernobelsky received a total of $22 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Chernobelsky 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 1% volume in NY $22 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,629
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for surgery
2,996
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~349 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
Chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth
A chemical agent is applied to a wound to inhibit the regrowth of tissue. This procedure focuses on the application of the substance to manage the wound bed.
1,993 $55 $250
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.
900 $53 $100
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths 471 $110 $250
Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less.
455 $223 $400
Strapping, unna boot 394 $33 $150
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.
285 $83 $150
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.
281 $104 $200
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.
262 $150 $300
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface.
203 $89 $250
Aspiration of abscess, blood, or cyst
A procedure to remove fluid, pus, or blood from an abscess, hematoma, or cyst using a needle.
194 $121 $300
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis.
151 $136 $350
Complete ultrasound of abdomen
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen.
149 $110 $350
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
135 $120 $250
Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage
A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin.
128 $195 $800
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.
77 $117 $250
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
71 $72 $150
Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm
A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet.
54 $363 $1,000
Groin hernia repair, age 5 or older
Surgical repair of a hernia in the groin area for patients aged 5 years or older.
48 $579 $8,500
Skin growth removal, back or sides, less than 3.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a skin growth located on the back or lower sides of the body. The growth being removed is smaller than 3.0 centimeters in size.
46 $480 $1,000
Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm
A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length.
45 $382 $1,300
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.
45 $118 $200
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals.
38 $86 $370
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter.
34 $95 $441
Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length.
25 $399 $1,100
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Surgical removal of the gallbladder using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen.
25 $667 $11,000
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The excision size is between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters.
23 $94 $474
Skin growth biopsy, first lesion
A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination.
19 $146 $200
Drainage of abscess of breast 19 $464 $800
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 3.1-4.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth measuring between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs.
16 $109 $800
Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm
A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet.
16 $452 $1,200
Initial repair of abdominal hernia, 3-10 cm
Surgical repair of an abdominal hernia where the tissue is trapped, measuring between 3 and 10 centimeters in length.
14 $729 $12,000
Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter.
13 $93 $438
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 2020 ↗
$22
Total received (2020-2020)
Bottom 4% in NY for surgery
1
Company
1
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
$22 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$22

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2020 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
VISTASEAL
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
1,468
Per 100K population
55.5
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 2020
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. Chernobelsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% 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. Chernobelsky experienced with chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chernobelsky performed 1,993 chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth 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. Chernobelsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chernobelsky received a total of $22 from 1 company across 1 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. Chernobelsky's costs compare to other surgerists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Chernobelsky's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Chernobelsky) 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.

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 →