Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Augustine, MD
Family Medicine · East Syracuse, 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. Augustine 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. Augustine
Dr. Joseph Augustine is a family medicine specialist in East Syracuse, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Augustine performed 7,762 Medicare services across 4,779 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Augustine received a total of $12,258 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 919 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. Augustine 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
$12,258 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,762
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for family medicine
4,779
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~388 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. |
954 | $82 | $180 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
940 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
759 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
702 | $8 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
630 | $13 | $35 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
464 | $41 | $80 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
321 | $3 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
278 | $123 | $200 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
259 | $9 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
255 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
228 | $57 | $130 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
209 | $32 | $75 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
203 | $9 | $28 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
172 | $30 | $55 |
| 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. |
159 | $68 | $70 |
| 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. |
84 | $9 | $75 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
64 | $3 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
63 | $14 | $35 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
63 | $1 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
62 | $18 | $65 |
| 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. |
59 | $6 | $8 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
55 | $8 | $20 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
54 | $14 | $90 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
47 | $39 | $60 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
41 | $4 | $15 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
41 | $38 | $110 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
40 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
39 | $4 | $17 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
31 | $28 | $70 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
30 | $6 | $25 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
29 | $128 | $150 |
| 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. |
28 | $9 | $55 |
| 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. |
25 | $281 | $350 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
25 | $29 | $80 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
24 | $17 | $40 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
24 | $30 | $55 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
23 | $9 | $83 |
| 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. |
23 | $158 | $250 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 21 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
21 | $148 | $318 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
18 | $26 | $115 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
18 | $143 | $175 |
| 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. |
17 | $50 | $80 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 16 | $18 | $65 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 16 | $19 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
15 | $13 | $37 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
14 | $30 | $97 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
13 | $49 | $220 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $18 | $92 |
| Iron level test | 13 | $6 | $20 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
13 | $5 | $20 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
12 | $26 | $100 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
12 | $5 | $8 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
12 | $17 | $75 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
11 | $12 | $25 |
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 ↗$12,258
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,751/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
919
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
$12,258 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,961
2023
$2,164
2022
$2,299
2021
$1,971
2020
$1,438
2019
$1,040
2018
$1,386
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$398
Lilly USA, LLC
$234
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$189
ABBVIE INC.
$172
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$160
Amgen Inc.
$148
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$103
Exact Sciences Corporation
$80
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$76
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Insulet Corporation
$43
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$37
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$28
Ardelyx, Inc.
$27
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$18
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,052
Amgen Inc.
$839
Lilly USA, LLC
$806
AbbVie Inc.
$793
PFIZER INC.
$770
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$744
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$731
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$668
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$656
Novo Nordisk Inc
$547
ABBVIE INC.
$475
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$376
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$338
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$284
Exact Sciences Corporation
$219
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$205
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$189
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$163
Allergan Inc.
$161
Eisai Inc.
$155
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$145
Allergan, Inc.
$144
EISAI INC.
$134
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$121
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$112
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$96
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$87
MannKind Corporation
$80
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$69
Celgene Corporation
$64
AbbVie, Inc.
$60
Insulet Corporation
$59
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$58
ITI, Inc.
$54
Corium, LLC
$48
Genentech USA, Inc.
$45
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$42
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$37
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$28
Ardelyx, Inc.
$27
Shire North American Group Inc
$25
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$23
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$22
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$19
UCB, Inc.
$19
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$18
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Neuronetics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 22.0% 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 4% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
297
Per 100K population
63.0
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
5.7 mi
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. Augustine is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Augustine experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Augustine performed 954 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. Augustine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Augustine received a total of $12,258 from 60 companies across 919 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. Augustine's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in East Syracuse?
Dr. Augustine's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Augustine) 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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