Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Orlando Suarez, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Farmingdale, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Suarez
Dr. Orlando Suarez is an internal medicine specialist in Farmingdale, NY, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Suarez performed 1,714 Medicare services across 1,022 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Suarez received a total of $15,154 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 599 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Suarez 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in NY
$15,154 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,714
Medicare services
Top 19% in NY for internal medicine
1,022
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~107 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. |
194 | $68 | $150 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
105 | $9 | $20 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
59 | $81 | $124 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
46 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
44 | $10 | $35 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
44 | $7 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
44 | $10 | $30 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
44 | $6 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
43 | $13 | $35 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
43 | $29 | $70 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
43 | $15 | $30 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
43 | $22 | $60 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
43 | $27 | $55 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
43 | $13 | $35 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
43 | $14 | $35 |
| IgE level test A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system. |
43 | $16 | $30 |
| Iron level test | 43 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
43 | $9 | $15 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
43 | $7 | $13 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
43 | $40 | $75 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
43 | $5 | $25 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
43 | $9 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
43 | $16 | $50 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
43 | $14 | $30 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
43 | $13 | $25 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
43 | $14 | $31 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
43 | $41 | $55 |
| 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. |
42 | $4 | $11 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 42 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
35 | $117 | $225 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
29 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
28 | $3 | $15 |
| C-peptide level test A blood test that measures the amount of C-peptide, a protein produced along with insulin, to help evaluate insulin production and diabetes management. |
28 | $20 | $40 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
26 | $30 | $65 |
| 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. |
22 | $8 | $20 |
| Urine analysis Laboratory testing of a urine sample to check for various substances and conditions, excluding immunoassay tests. |
17 | $2 | $20 |
| 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. |
17 | $13 | $90 |
| Annual depression screening | 16 | $22 | $50 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 15 | $22 | $40 |
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 ↗$15,154
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,165/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
599
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
$15,154 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,134
2023
$2,388
2022
$2,197
2021
$2,686
2020
$1,506
2019
$2,582
2018
$1,661
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$461
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$390
Amgen Inc.
$228
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$228
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$153
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$109
Novo Nordisk Inc
$56
PFIZER INC.
$49
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$48
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$45
MEDICOMP INC
$44
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Ardelyx, Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 50.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,232
AbbVie Inc.
$1,808
ABBVIE INC.
$1,107
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$857
Novo Nordisk Inc
$662
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$618
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$574
Amgen Inc.
$538
PFIZER INC.
$486
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$454
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$421
Lilly USA, LLC
$412
AbbVie, Inc.
$319
ABIOMED
$305
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$296
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$278
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$245
Horizon Pharma plc
$239
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$185
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
Allergan Inc.
$146
MannKind Corporation
$125
Allergan, Inc.
$111
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$109
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$101
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$84
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$75
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$65
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$65
MEDICOMP INC
$64
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$63
Abbott Laboratories
$59
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$54
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$48
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$45
Quidel Corporation
$45
Genentech USA, Inc.
$41
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$41
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Ardelyx, Inc.
$36
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Seqirus USA Inc
$26
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$19
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$19
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
QOL Medical, LLC
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% 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 6% for internal medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,891
Per 100K population
255.0
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
CHSLI ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Suarez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NY peers, with 16 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. Suarez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Suarez performed 194 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. Suarez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Suarez received a total of $15,154 from 60 companies across 599 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. Suarez's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Farmingdale?
Dr. Suarez's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Suarez) 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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