Medicare Enrolled
Michael Bertram
Internal Medicine · Delmar, 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.
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What this data tells you about Bertram
Michael Bertram is an internal medicine specialist in Delmar, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Bertram performed 1,120 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Bertram received a total of $16,934 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 481 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 Bertram 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 29% volume in NY
$16,934 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,120
Medicare services
Top 29% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
149 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
147 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
145 | $57 | $141 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
109 | $13 | $40 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
99 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
59 | $36 | $85 |
| 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. |
48 | $2 | $12 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
47 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
46 | $89 | $210 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
44 | $30 | $55 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
43 | $16 | $48 |
| 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. |
43 | $72 | $115 |
| 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. |
34 | $8 | $55 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
32 | $123 | $175 |
| 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. |
19 | $158 | $300 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
15 | $6 | $18 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
15 | $5 | $13 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
15 | $4 | $15 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
11 | $9 | $26 |
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 ↗$16,934
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,419/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
481
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
$3,568
2023
$3,567
2022
$1,893
2021
$1,374
2020
$830
2019
$2,961
2018
$2,742
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$896
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$526
Amgen Inc.
$353
ABBVIE INC.
$226
PFIZER INC.
$221
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
Novo Nordisk Inc
$163
Lilly USA, LLC
$159
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$132
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$128
Optinose US, Inc.
$123
Exact Sciences Corporation
$106
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$82
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$33
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,268
Amgen Inc.
$2,460
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,248
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$990
PFIZER INC.
$967
Lilly USA, LLC
$854
AbbVie Inc.
$747
Novo Nordisk Inc
$666
ABBVIE INC.
$460
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$412
Abbott Laboratories
$349
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$345
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$311
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$260
Grifols USA, LLC
$233
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$214
Allergan Inc.
$207
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$181
Exact Sciences Corporation
$175
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$160
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$153
COMSORT, Inc
$150
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$147
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$142
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$135
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$131
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$128
Dexcom, Inc.
$125
Optinose US, Inc.
$123
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$122
AbbVie, Inc.
$122
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$109
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$105
Allergan, Inc.
$89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$85
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$57
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$48
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$17
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$14
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% 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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
360
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
4.4 mi
4.4 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
Bertram is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in NY), 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 Bertram experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Bertram performed 149 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Bertram receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Bertram received a total of $16,934 from 51 companies across 481 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 Bertram's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Delmar?
Bertram's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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 Bertram) 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 →
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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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