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Dr. Nicholas Augustine, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · East Syracuse, 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 Dr. Augustine
Dr. Nicholas Augustine is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in East Syracuse, NY, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Augustine performed 2,869 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Augustine received a total of $9,915 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 698 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 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.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in NY
$9,915 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,869
Medicare services
Top 6% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
387 | $85 | $180 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
368 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
306 | $7 | $30 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
286 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
184 | $57 | $130 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
130 | $13 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
117 | $9 | $25 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
112 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
103 | $44 | $80 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
83 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
71 | $10 | $75 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
70 | $8 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
63 | $124 | $200 |
| 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. |
59 | $16 | $90 |
| 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. |
52 | $35 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
44 | $14 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
42 | $30 | $55 |
| 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. |
35 | $49 | $80 |
| 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. |
35 | $69 | $70 |
| 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. |
29 | $6 | $8 |
| 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. |
28 | $141 | $318 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
26 | $14 | $37 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
26 | $12 | $30 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
21 | $8 | $28 |
| 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. |
19 | $282 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $30 | $55 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
17 | $19 | $65 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
16 | $6 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
15 | $29 | $70 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
15 | $34 | $60 |
| 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. |
15 | $9 | $65 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
14 | $38 | $50 |
| 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. |
13 | $12 | $25 |
| Iron level test | 13 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
13 | $111 | $250 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
12 | $118 | $150 |
| 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. |
11 | $158 | $250 |
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 ↗$9,915
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,416/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
698
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
$1,777
2023
$1,638
2022
$1,917
2021
$2,250
2020
$1,117
2019
$875
2018
$340
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$292
PFIZER INC.
$265
Lilly USA, LLC
$224
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$189
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$174
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$84
Novo Nordisk Inc
$78
Insulet Corporation
$76
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$66
Exact Sciences Corporation
$51
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$38
Amgen Inc.
$37
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$34
UCB, Inc.
$29
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$28
Ardelyx, Inc.
$27
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$959
AbbVie Inc.
$810
PFIZER INC.
$766
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$630
Novo Nordisk Inc
$568
ABBVIE INC.
$560
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$545
Lilly USA, LLC
$541
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$499
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$411
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$370
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$279
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$257
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$246
Amgen Inc.
$212
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$173
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$164
Allergan, Inc.
$113
Welch Allyn
$100
Exact Sciences Corporation
$97
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$93
Insulet Corporation
$89
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$82
Almatica Pharma LLC
$80
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
ITI, Inc.
$76
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$75
UCB, Inc.
$68
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$68
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$62
Celgene Corporation
$59
Mannkind Corporation
$51
Genentech USA, Inc.
$50
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$46
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$42
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$42
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
Corium, LLC
$34
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27
Ardelyx, Inc.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Seqirus USA Inc
$26
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$21
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$19
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Eisai Inc.
$15
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Allergan Inc.
$11
Neuronetics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 25.6% of all-time 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
Student in an organized health care education/training programs in nearby ZIP areas
1,408
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
5.7 mi
5.7 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
Dr. Augustine is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NY).
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 387 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Augustine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Augustine received a total of $9,915 from 54 companies across 698 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 Dr. Augustine's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in East Syracuse?
Dr. Augustine's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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 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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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.
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