Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rimma Gelbert, D.O.
Family Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Gelbert 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. Gelbert
Dr. Rimma Gelbert is a family medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gelbert performed 10,601 Medicare services across 4,176 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gelbert received a total of $7,859 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 396 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Gelbert 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
$7,859 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,601
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for family medicine
4,176
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,638 | $114 | $200 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
1,107 | $21 | $60 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
871 | $54 | $99 |
| 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. |
852 | $13 | $50 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
655 | $42 | $79 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
555 | $1 | $11 |
| 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. |
503 | $80 | $164 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
428 | $8 | $10 |
| Remote physiological data monitoring, 30 days Collection and interpretation of physical parameters transmitted by the patient or caregiver over a 30-day period, requiring at least 30 minutes of professional time. |
400 | $47 | $100 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
388 | $13 | $41 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
348 | $0 | $2 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
312 | $30 | $66 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
279 | $61 | $149 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
250 | $0 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
211 | $152 | $161 |
| Annual depression screening | 167 | $22 | $50 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
152 | $46 | $90 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
134 | $76 | $250 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
125 | $109 | $250 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
105 | $31 | $150 |
| Ear probe test for repeated sounds A probe is placed in the ear to measure how the ear responds to repeated sounds. The results are interpreted and a report is provided. |
97 | $30 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
82 | $49 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
81 | $72 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
80 | $36 | $65 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
62 | $19 | $80 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
55 | $18 | $59 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
51 | $2 | $10 |
| Ketone bodies analysis, quantitative A laboratory test that measures the specific amount of ketone bodies in a sample. This procedure quantifies the levels of ketones to assess metabolic status. |
50 | $8 | $10 |
| Telehealth originating site facility fee A fee charged by the facility where a patient is located for telehealth services. This covers the use of the site's equipment and staff to connect with a remote provider. |
49 | $20 | $50 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
48 | $5 | $10 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
46 | $141 | $250 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
45 | $5 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $163 | $220 |
| Ultrasound bone density scan An ultrasound scan used to measure bone density and assess for bone loss. |
31 | $9 | $58 |
| 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. |
31 | $25 | $51 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
31 | $30 | $50 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
30 | $72 | $100 |
| 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. |
30 | $133 | $200 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
29 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
28 | $52 | $135 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
25 | $259 | $400 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
22 | $131 | $150 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $36 | $65 |
| Body fluid pH level test A laboratory test that measures the acidity or alkalinity of a body fluid sample. |
19 | $4 | $10 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
17 | $33 | $56 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
15 | $8 | $55 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
12 | $196 | $250 |
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.
5.6% high complexity
14.0% medium
80.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,859
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,123/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
396
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
$7,859 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,396
2023
$1,492
2022
$1,446
2021
$1,056
2020
$493
2019
$1,066
2018
$908
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$435
Ardelyx, Inc.
$157
Lilly USA, LLC
$104
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$103
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$89
Novo Nordisk Inc
$87
Exact Sciences Corporation
$66
Amgen Inc.
$63
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$47
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$38
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$30
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
Phadia US Inc.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,109
Novo Nordisk Inc
$761
Lilly USA, LLC
$609
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$577
Amgen Inc.
$542
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$542
AbbVie Inc.
$274
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$241
PFIZER INC.
$236
Exact Sciences Corporation
$232
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$185
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$163
Ardelyx, Inc.
$157
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$156
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$148
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$127
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
AbbVie, Inc.
$123
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$110
Allergan Inc.
$96
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$85
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$81
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$81
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$78
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$77
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$67
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$66
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$54
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$51
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$47
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Nevro Corp.
$25
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
Phadia US Inc.
$24
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$23
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$20
VIVUS LLC
$19
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
VistaPharm, Inc.
$14
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$3
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · Aimovig · Amitiza · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · IBSRELA · ImmunoCAP · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · LINZESS · LYRICA · Linzess · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NASCOBAL · NovoSeven RT · Omnia · Otezla · Ozempic · PANCREAZE · PENNSAID · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · QULIPTA · Repatha · Roszet · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SILENOR · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SYNTHROID · TEPEZZA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · Thyquidity · Tirosint · Tresiba · Trulance · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VPRIV · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · ZENPEP · ZTLido
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,035
Per 100K population
114.7
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.
0.0 mi
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. Gelbert is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Gelbert experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gelbert performed 1,638 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Gelbert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gelbert received a total of $7,859 from 48 companies across 396 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. Gelbert's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Gelbert's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Gelbert) 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.
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