Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Victoria Katz, MD
Rheumatology · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Katz 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. Katz
Dr. Victoria Katz is a rheumatology specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Katz performed 8,250 Medicare services across 1,497 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Katz received a total of $39,844 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 708 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Katz 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in NY
$39,844 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,250
Medicare services
Top 18% in NY for rheumatology
1,497
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
2,094 | $27 | $90 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
2,016 | $68 | $128 |
| 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. |
952 | $79 | $134 |
| Methotrexate sodium, 5 mg | 593 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
415 | $13 | $65 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
345 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
320 | $94 | $209 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
246 | $20 | $83 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
231 | $57 | $201 |
| 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. |
215 | $113 | $151 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
166 | $1 | $9 |
| 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. |
126 | $60 | $127 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
96 | $123 | $448 |
| 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. |
82 | $135 | $436 |
| 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. |
79 | $1 | $15 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 49 | $91 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
44 | $219 | $582 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
43 | $156 | $586 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
40 | $154 | $597 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure. |
37 | $187 | $566 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
20 | $95 | $411 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
17 | $88 | $339 |
| 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. |
12 | $91 | $274 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
12 | $88 | $144 |
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.
3.6% high complexity
40.6% medium
55.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$39,844
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,692/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NY for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
708
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
$14,176 (35.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,120 (32.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,548 (31.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,525
2023
$2,491
2022
$2,417
2021
$901
2020
$5,436
2019
$11,798
2018
$14,276
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$570
Amgen Inc.
$443
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$350
Lilly USA, LLC
$282
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$235
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$217
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$204
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Radius Health, Inc.
$24
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Bioventus LLC
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 54.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Mallinckrodt LLC
$8,286
AbbVie, Inc.
$6,486
AbbVie Inc.
$4,780
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$3,634
Horizon Pharma plc
$2,938
Amgen Inc.
$2,522
ABBVIE INC.
$1,927
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,118
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$990
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$904
Lilly USA, LLC
$655
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$531
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$492
Radius Health, Inc.
$479
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$451
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$371
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$312
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$304
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$269
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$266
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$236
Genentech USA, Inc.
$212
Celgene Corporation
$185
PFIZER INC.
$166
DEXCOM, INC.
$125
Shionogi Inc
$125
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$63
Bioventus LLC
$58
UCB, Inc.
$56
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$46
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$46
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$34
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$28
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$26
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$26
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
BIOVERATIV THERAPEUTICS INC.
$22
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$20
Oxford Immunotec USA Inc
$18
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$11
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ACTHAR · ALPROLIX · Actemra · Aimovig · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · CREON · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · Creon · Crysvita · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUEXIS · DUZALLO · EUCRISA · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Edarbi · Enbrel · HUMIRA · HYALGAN · Humira · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KRYSTEXXA · LINZESS · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Mitigare · Mulpleta · NASCOBAL · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · Otezla · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REDITREX · REMICADE · RIDAURA · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Repatha · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SKYRIZI · SOLIRIS · SUPARTZ FX SODIUM HYALURONATE · Supartz · Supartz FX Sodium Hyaluronate · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · TSPOT TB TEST · Tavneos · Tymlos · VIBERZI · Vascepa · XELJANZ · XIAFLEX · XIFAXAN · ZTLido · 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 (36%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
350
Per 100K population
13.2
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.
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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. Katz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NY), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NY peers, with 20 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. Katz experienced with functional activity therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Katz performed 2,094 functional activity therapy 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. Katz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Katz received a total of $39,844 from 53 companies across 708 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. Katz's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Katz's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Katz) 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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