Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hertzel Sure, MD
Internal Medicine · Elmhurst, 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. Sure
Dr. Hertzel Sure is an internal medicine specialist in Elmhurst, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sure performed 3,538 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sure received a total of $72,349 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1029 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. Sure 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in NY
$72,349 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,538
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$41
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. |
751 | $111 | $325 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
724 | $3 | $10 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
427 | $3 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
291 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
207 | $81 | $230 |
| 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. |
170 | $12 | $35 |
| 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. |
143 | $13 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
94 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
80 | $40 | $145 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
58 | $114 | $325 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
57 | $72 | $230 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
51 | $52 | $140 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
44 | $24 | $65 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
43 | $41 | $100 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 40 | $20 | $50 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
39 | $8 | $58 |
| Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg A unit dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via durable medical equipment for inhalation. |
34 | $0 | $10 |
| Annual depression screening | 31 | $22 | $45 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
28 | $16 | $46 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
26 | $79 | $210 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
25 | $35 | $100 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
25 | $1 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
24 | $36 | $40 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
22 | $31 | $85 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
22 | $2 | $10 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
20 | $111 | $305 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
19 | $12 | $35 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
16 | $18 | $40 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $185 | $510 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
12 | $101 | $275 |
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.
2.4% high complexity
8.3% medium
89.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$72,349
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,336/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
1,029
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
$22,794
2023
$23,483
2022
$15,980
2021
$3,307
2020
$2,845
2019
$2,797
2018
$1,142
Payments by company (2024)
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20,313
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$442
ABBVIE INC.
$425
Novo Nordisk Inc
$260
Amgen Inc.
$233
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$228
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$210
PFIZER INC.
$131
GENZYME CORPORATION
$95
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$70
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$61
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Corcept Therapeutics
$42
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$37
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Alkermes, Inc.
$16
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 92.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41,149
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12,816
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,715
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,197
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,444
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,018
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$988
AbbVie Inc.
$932
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$905
ABBVIE INC.
$901
Amgen Inc.
$855
Cognoa, Inc.
$570
Lilly USA, LLC
$562
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$541
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$433
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$400
PFIZER INC.
$393
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$369
Allergan, Inc.
$362
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$215
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$179
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$173
GENZYME CORPORATION
$144
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$130
ITI, Inc.
$127
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$106
Allergan Inc.
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$80
Mannkind Corporation
$78
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$72
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$70
Corcept Therapeutics
$65
Exact Sciences Corporation
$65
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Abbott Laboratories
$51
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$47
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$44
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Novum Pharma, LLC
$41
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
EPI Health, LLC
$36
MannKind Corporation
$35
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$31
Genentech USA, Inc.
$29
Insulet Corporation
$28
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$27
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$23
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$22
Nevro Corp.
$20
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$20
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$19
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$19
Indivior Inc.
$19
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Alkermes, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 78.3% 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
10,910
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER
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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. Sure is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), 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. Sure experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sure performed 751 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. Sure receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sure received a total of $72,349 from 68 companies across 1,029 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. Sure's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Elmhurst?
Dr. Sure's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Sure) 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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