Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Taggert, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Clifton Park, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Taggert
Dr. John Taggert is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Clifton Park, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Taggert performed 1,179 Medicare services across 1,060 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Taggert received a total of $6,682 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. 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. Taggert 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 39% volume in NY
$6,682 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,179
Medicare services
Top 39% in NY for vascular & interventional radiology physician
1,060
Unique beneficiaries
$120
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~59 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. |
237 | $95 | $234 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
225 | $88 | $265 |
| 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. |
131 | $140 | $225 |
| 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. |
127 | $122 | $367 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
93 | $87 | $232 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
54 | $11 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
48 | $91 | $293 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
37 | $51 | $158 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
37 | $125 | $368 |
| 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. |
28 | $102 | $310 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
26 | $772 | $2,038 |
| 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. |
23 | $131 | $381 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
18 | $100 | $307 |
| Telephone or internet consultation, 21-30 minutes A remote assessment conducted by a consulting physician via telephone or internet, including verbal discussion and a written report, lasting 21 to 30 minutes. |
17 | $42 | $135 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
16 | $64 | $160 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $136 | $456 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
13 | $820 | $2,930 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
12 | $207 | $545 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
12 | $70 | $231 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
11 | $100 | $487 |
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.
4.2% high complexity
51.2% medium
44.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,682
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $955/year across 7 years
Top 27% in NY for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
90
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
$5,138 (76.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,544 (23.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,293
2023
$767
2022
$473
2021
$96
2020
$1,615
2019
$233
2018
$2,205
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$1,001
Medtronic, Inc.
$124
ABIOMED
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$34
180 Medical, Inc.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
CORDIS US CORP.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,770
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$1,263
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,070
Penumbra, Inc.
$560
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$369
Medtronic, Inc.
$358
Endologix, Inc.
$280
Abbott Laboratories
$218
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$214
Bolton Medical Inc
$78
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
ABIOMED
$71
CVRx, Inc.
$60
Inari Medical, Inc.
$59
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$39
Haemonetics Corporation
$28
180 Medical, Inc.
$23
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
CORDIS US CORP.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 61.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Barostim Neo System · CLOSUREFAST · ClosureFast · ClosureRFS · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELUVIA · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Ultrasound · HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME · HawkOne · Impella · Indigo · JARDIANCE · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · JUZO COMPRESSION WRAP · LifeVest · Megadyne · Mynx Venous VCD · Ovation · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RUBY Coil · Relay Grafts · S · SHUNTS · Supera peripheral stent system · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TEG6S HEMOSTASIS SYSTEM · VenaSeal · XARELTO
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 (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
5.5
County median income
$99,653
Nearest hospital
ELLIS HOSPITAL
7.2 mi
7.2 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. Taggert is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Taggert experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Taggert performed 237 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. Taggert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Taggert received a total of $6,682 from 23 companies across 90 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. Taggert's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Clifton Park?
Dr. Taggert's average Medicare payment per service is $120. 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. Taggert) 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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