Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Li, MD PHD

Gastroenterology · Flushing, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
136-20 38 AVE, Flushing, NY 11354
7188889700
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1770547630 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. Li 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. Li

Dr. Michael Li is a gastroenterology specialist in Flushing, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Li performed 718 Medicare services across 601 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Li received a total of $12,410 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 366 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Li 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 35% volume in NY $12,410 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
718
Medicare services
Top 35% in NY for gastroenterology
601
Unique beneficiaries
$180
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~36 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.
341 $75 $150
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
127 $326 $1,200
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
106 $87 $300
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
55 $428 $1,600
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
39 $303 $1,500
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
37 $304 $1,500
Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps
This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
13 $476 $1,500
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 ↗
$12,410
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,773/year across 7 years
Top 18% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
366
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
$10,029 (80.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,381 (19.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,154
2023
$1,440
2022
$1,231
2021
$1,163
2020
$3,007
2019
$1,672
2018
$1,742

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$917
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$295
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$250
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$125
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$122
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Celgene Corporation
$50
PFIZER INC.
$25
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$23
Amgen Inc.
$17
VIVUS LLC
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 67.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$3,477
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$2,417
Medtronic, Inc.
$917
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$872
AbbVie Inc.
$483
ABBVIE INC.
$446
AbbVie, Inc.
$425
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$413
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$324
Amgen Inc.
$267
ITI, Inc.
$265
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$193
Celgene Corporation
$159
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$151
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$125
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$125
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$122
Covidien LP
$118
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$100
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$95
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$78
Shionogi Inc
$70
Allergan Inc.
$68
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$62
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$44
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
QOL Medical, LLC
$22
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$17
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
VIVUS LLC
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% 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 (81%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
1,241
Per 100K population
53.3
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS
1.2 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. Li is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Li experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Li performed 341 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. Li receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Li received a total of $12,410 from 42 companies across 366 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. Li's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Flushing?
Dr. Li's average Medicare payment per service is $180. 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. Li) 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.

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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 →