Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nicole Darrow, D.O.
Family Medicine · East Islip, 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. Darrow 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. Darrow
Dr. Nicole Darrow is a family medicine specialist in East Islip, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Darrow performed 8,149 Medicare services across 5,003 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Darrow received a total of $9,554 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 569 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. Darrow 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 1% volume in NY
$9,554 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,149
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for family medicine
5,003
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~407 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. |
1,042 | $72 | $149 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
720 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
625 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
603 | $10 | $39 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
511 | $16 | $90 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
511 | $14 | $50 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
510 | $7 | $50 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
510 | $6 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
503 | $13 | $65 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
484 | $10 | $52 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
468 | $29 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
217 | $149 | $185 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
186 | $3 | $15 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
163 | $16 | $25 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
150 | $35 | $130 |
| 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. |
122 | $106 | $195 |
| 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. |
115 | $12 | $55 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
114 | $36 | $50 |
| 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. |
102 | $72 | $125 |
| 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. |
70 | $161 | $279 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 62 | $18 | $95 |
| 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. |
52 | $13 | $56 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
45 | $1 | $50 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
43 | $16 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
39 | $15 | $40 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
27 | $13 | $50 |
| Iron level test | 27 | $6 | $20 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
26 | $33 | $95 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
19 | $38 | $75 |
| 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. |
18 | $191 | $250 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
16 | $46 | $233 |
| 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. |
14 | $191 | $225 |
| 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. |
13 | $4 | $15 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
11 | $94 | $175 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
11 | $34 | $60 |
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 ↗$9,554
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,365/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
569
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
$9,542 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,414
2023
$1,479
2022
$1,801
2021
$1,670
2020
$999
2019
$1,044
2018
$1,148
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$278
Novo Nordisk Inc
$211
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$122
Amgen Inc.
$110
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$79
GENZYME CORPORATION
$76
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$64
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$50
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$49
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$46
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$41
Lundbeck LLC
$40
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Corcept Therapeutics
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$21
Eisai Inc.
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,672
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,055
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,019
AbbVie Inc.
$607
Lilly USA, LLC
$453
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$407
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$360
ABBVIE INC.
$348
PFIZER INC.
$299
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$295
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$294
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$268
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$265
Amgen Inc.
$203
Bausch Health US, LLC
$158
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$137
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$126
Allergan, Inc.
$118
Genentech USA, Inc.
$102
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$79
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
GENZYME CORPORATION
$76
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$74
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$74
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$63
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$62
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$60
Lundbeck LLC
$58
Eisai Inc.
$52
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$51
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$46
AbbVie, Inc.
$41
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
EISAI INC.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Corcept Therapeutics
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$21
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$13
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$12
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% 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 6% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
700
Per 100K population
45.9
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
NS/LIJ HS SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL
3.3 mi
3.3 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. Darrow is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Darrow experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Darrow performed 1,042 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. Darrow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Darrow received a total of $9,554 from 53 companies across 569 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. Darrow's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in East Islip?
Dr. Darrow's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Darrow) 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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