Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amy Luchsinger, FNP

Physician Assistant · East Syracuse, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4939 BRITTONFIELD PKWY STE 101, East Syracuse, NY 13057
3156346779
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1285067637 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Luchsinger

Dr. Amy Luchsinger is a physician assistant in East Syracuse, NY, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Luchsinger performed 453 Medicare services across 401 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Luchsinger received a total of $2,689 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Luchsinger 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in NY $2,689 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
453
Medicare services
Top 22% in NY for physician assistant
401
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~38 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.
208 $50 $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.
65 $66 $180
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
60 $3 $15
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.
36 $8 $30
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
30 $10 $50
COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection
A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen.
21 $49 $80
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
20 $8 $25
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
13 $13 $35
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 ↗
$2,689
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $672/year across 4 years
Top 12% in NY for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
173
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
$2,689 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$450
2023
$579
2022
$737
2021
$923

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$134
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
PFIZER INC.
$41
ABBVIE INC.
$37
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26
UCB, Inc.
$18
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$288
Novo Nordisk Inc
$249
ABBVIE INC.
$214
Amgen Inc.
$196
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$178
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$154
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$145
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$121
Almatica Pharma LLC
$119
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$96
ITI, Inc.
$87
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$79
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$59
Lilly USA, LLC
$48
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
UCB, Inc.
$39
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Corcept Therapeutics
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Corium, LLC
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.9% 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.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
255
Per 100K population
54.1
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
5.7 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. Luchsinger is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NY peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Luchsinger experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Luchsinger performed 208 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. Luchsinger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Luchsinger received a total of $2,689 from 33 companies across 173 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. Luchsinger's costs compare to other physician assistants in East Syracuse?
Dr. Luchsinger's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Luchsinger) 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 →
About this page

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →