Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lucia Avany, M.D.
Family Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Avany 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. Avany
Dr. Lucia Avany is a family medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Avany performed 3,722 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Avany received a total of $11,539 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 583 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Avany 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in NY
$11,539 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,722
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,092 | $77 | $107 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
864 | $4 | $5 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
628 | $8 | $15 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
557 | $30 | $30 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
173 | $13 | $18 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
168 | $149 | $152 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
145 | $24 | $33 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
30 | $191 | $195 |
| 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. |
22 | $138 | $198 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
22 | $0 | $10 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
21 | $53 | $75 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,539
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,648/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
583
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,218
2023
$1,342
2022
$1,837
2021
$1,638
2020
$1,441
2019
$1,907
2018
$2,157
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$320
Amgen Inc.
$189
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$144
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$86
Novo Nordisk Inc
$69
Ardelyx, Inc.
$53
Optinose US, Inc.
$46
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$43
Lilly USA, LLC
$27
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$25
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 53.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,520
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,136
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$928
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$856
AbbVie Inc.
$855
ABBVIE INC.
$787
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$603
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$576
Lilly USA, LLC
$370
Novo Nordisk Inc
$323
Allergan Inc.
$314
PFIZER INC.
$264
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$247
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$210
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$158
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$154
Allergan, Inc.
$144
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$136
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$132
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$125
AbbVie, Inc.
$111
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$106
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$98
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$98
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$95
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$86
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$82
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$81
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$78
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$61
Ardelyx, Inc.
$53
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Optinose US, Inc.
$46
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$43
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$39
Genentech USA, Inc.
$34
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$25
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$19
Oxford Immunotec USA Inc
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$18
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,927
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Avany is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), with 18 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. Avany experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Avany performed 1,092 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Avany receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Avany received a total of $11,539 from 53 companies across 583 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Avany's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Avany's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Avany) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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