Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Israel Samson, MD
Internal Medicine · Cedarhurst, 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. Samson 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. Samson
Dr. Israel Samson is an internal medicine specialist in Cedarhurst, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Samson performed 8,799 Medicare services across 5,995 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Samson received a total of $10,918 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 559 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Samson 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 2% volume in NY
$10,918 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,799
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for internal medicine
5,995
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~440 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 (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. |
2,227 | $79 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,884 | $8 | $15 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
573 | $94 | $125 |
| 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. |
540 | $107 | $160 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
515 | $152 | $175 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 513 | $22 | $30 |
| Annual depression screening | 503 | $22 | $40 |
| 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. |
500 | $13 | $60 |
| 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. |
368 | $72 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
368 | $34 | $35 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
265 | $4 | $10 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
61 | $17 | $35 |
| 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. |
50 | $97 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
49 | $1 | $20 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 39 | $20 | $40 |
| 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. |
39 | $135 | $225 |
| 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. |
38 | $262 | $350 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
37 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
36 | $18 | $35 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
32 | $16 | $40 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
31 | $34 | $125 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
30 | $270 | $276 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
30 | $57 | $95 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
18 | $15 | $70 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
16 | $193 | $284 |
| Tuberculosis skin test A small amount of fluid is injected under the skin to check for a reaction that indicates exposure to tuberculosis bacteria. |
15 | $8 | $20 |
| Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine A flu shot that protects against four strains of influenza virus. It is produced using recombinant DNA technology rather than growing the virus in eggs. |
11 | $69 | $70 |
| 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. |
11 | $195 | $200 |
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 ↗$10,918
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,560/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
559
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
$10,918 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,422
2023
$1,165
2022
$1,137
2021
$1,643
2020
$1,711
2019
$2,002
2018
$1,838
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$282
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$234
Amgen Inc.
$205
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$187
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$158
Novo Nordisk Inc
$131
Lilly USA, LLC
$70
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,405
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,607
Amgen Inc.
$904
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$818
Novo Nordisk Inc
$567
Lilly USA, LLC
$533
PFIZER INC.
$529
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$394
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$262
AbbVie Inc.
$231
Allergan Inc.
$218
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$187
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$185
Allergan, Inc.
$168
ABBVIE INC.
$165
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$158
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$118
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$101
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$88
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$84
AbbVie, Inc.
$72
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
ITI, Inc.
$71
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$66
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Seqirus USA Inc
$54
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$49
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$48
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$47
Baxter Healthcare
$45
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Inogen, Inc.
$38
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$36
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$32
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$30
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$26
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Eisai Inc.
$20
Relypsa, Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 internal medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
9,512
Per 100K population
685.2
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTH SHORE
2.5 mi
2.5 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. Samson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Samson experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Samson performed 2,227 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Samson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Samson received a total of $10,918 from 49 companies across 559 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. Samson's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Cedarhurst?
Dr. Samson's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Samson) 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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