Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Biernbaum, DO

Dermatology · Fairport, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
18 COURTNEY DR, Fairport, NY 14450
5854217537
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1467488338 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Biernbaum 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 →
Are you Dr. Biernbaum? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Biernbaum

Dr. Robert Biernbaum is a dermatology specialist in Fairport, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Biernbaum performed 7,685 Medicare services across 7,468 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Biernbaum received a total of $82,618 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Biernbaum 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 $82,618 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,685
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for dermatology
7,468
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~384 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
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.
2,871 $15 $120
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
742 $18 $120
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
448 $20 $130
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
434 $19 $130
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
418 $22 $140
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.
355 $17 $120
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
323 $21 $140
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
218 $24 $160
Rib X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ribs on one side of the body. The procedure includes a minimum of three different views to capture detailed images.
203 $19 $150
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
200 $21 $130
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
176 $17 $110
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
159 $18 $140
Knee X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
144 $17 $120
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
108 $16 $110
X-ray of forearm, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the forearm using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
107 $15 $100
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
84 $17 $110
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
79 $22 $157
X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the toe using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
67 $15 $100
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
52 $26 $160
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures.
51 $18 $140
X-ray of foot, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints.
46 $13 $100
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures three different views of the middle section of the spine to evaluate its structure.
33 $20 $140
Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
32 $14 $100
X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the sacrum and tailbone using at least two different angles to visualize the bones.
32 $17 $110
X-ray of hand, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
31 $17 $110
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.
29 $28 $170
Emergency department visit, moderate complexity
An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making.
26 $89 $272
X-ray of nose bones, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the nasal bones using at least three different angles to visualize the bone structure.
25 $19 $130
Abdominal X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the abdomen that captures at least three different views to visualize internal structures.
23 $22 $150
Abdominal X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the abdomen using two different angles to visualize internal structures.
21 $15 $130
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints.
20 $15 $110
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure.
19 $18 $120
X-ray of soft tissue of neck
An X-ray imaging test that produces pictures of the soft tissues in the neck area.
18 $16 $110
X-ray of collar bone
An X-ray image of the collar bone (clavicle) to evaluate its structure and alignment.
15 $16 $110
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
15 $20 $120
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.
14 $11 $90
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
13 $16 $110
Emergency department visit, high complexity
An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making.
12 $118 $330
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures.
11 $12 $100
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
11 $6 $16
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 2021 ↗
$82,618
Total received (2018-2021)
Avg $20,654/year across 4 years
Top 2% in NY for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
2
Companies
105
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$82,420 (99.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$198 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$14,124
2020
$26,615
2019
$41,710
2018
$168

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14,124
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2021 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2021) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$82,569
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$49
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Biktarvy · Descovy · PREZCOBIX · Symtuza · Truvada
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 →

The majority of payments (100%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for dermatology in NY.

Looking for a dermatology specialist in Fairport?
Compare dermatologists in the Fairport area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse dermatologists nearby

Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$74,409
Nearest hospital
ROCHESTER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
9.6 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 2021
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. Biernbaum is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Biernbaum experienced with chest x-ray, 2 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Biernbaum performed 2,871 chest x-ray, 2 views 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. Biernbaum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Biernbaum received a total of $82,618 from 2 companies across 105 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. Biernbaum's costs compare to other dermatologists in Fairport?
Dr. Biernbaum's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Biernbaum) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →