Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sammy Pishanidar, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Flushing, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pishanidar
Dr. Sammy Pishanidar is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Flushing, NY, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pishanidar performed 6,442 Medicare services across 3,872 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pishanidar received a total of $11,177 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 629 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Pishanidar 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NY
$11,177 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,442
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
3,872
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
1,727 | $72 | $175 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
432 | $158 | $275 |
| 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. |
424 | $99 | $136 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
422 | $197 | $350 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
408 | $46 | $110 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
329 | $203 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
329 | $210 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
329 | $154 | $375 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
311 | $143 | $400 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
201 | $108 | $175 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
171 | $12 | $25 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
171 | $358 | $500 |
| 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. |
153 | $82 | $125 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
134 | $89 | $575 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
103 | $161 | $450 |
| Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making. |
98 | $67 | $175 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 95 | $201 | $300 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
75 | $119 | $225 |
| 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. |
71 | $144 | $200 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
46 | $77 | $360 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
41 | $10 | $93 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
41 | $229 | $780 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
40 | $90 | $600 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
39 | $117 | $182 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
33 | $111 | $375 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the legs and measuring the sites where stimulation is applied. |
32 | $149 | $400 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in arms Skin electrodes are placed on the arms to measure the response to stimulation at specific sites. |
30 | $171 | $360 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours This procedure records brain wave activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) while simultaneously capturing video footage for a duration of 12 to 26 hours. |
28 | $212 | $400 |
| Continuous EEG brain wave monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain over an extended period. It is used to monitor brain function continuously. |
27 | $203 | $400 |
| VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
27 | $190 | $350 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
25 | $196 | $720 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 22 | $237 | $350 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
14 | $40 | $175 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
14 | $77 | $320 |
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 ↗$11,177
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,597/year across 7 years
Top 4% 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
629
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
$11,049 (98.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$128 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,916
2023
$3,044
2022
$1,958
2021
$2,323
2020
$466
2019
$437
2018
$32
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$903
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$286
PFIZER INC.
$271
Eisai Inc.
$208
Grifols USA, LLC
$179
SK Life Science, Inc.
$159
Medtronic, Inc.
$153
Lundbeck LLC
$144
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$104
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$39
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$38
Neurelis, Inc.
$30
Microtransponder, Inc.
$29
ARGENX US, INC.
$25
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
Amgen Inc.
$19
CSL Behring
$16
UCB, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$2,660
SK Life Science, Inc.
$921
Medtronic, Inc.
$770
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$562
AbbVie Inc.
$496
Allergan, Inc.
$463
Amgen Inc.
$447
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$354
Lundbeck LLC
$329
Eisai Inc.
$322
PFIZER INC.
$318
Grifols USA, LLC
$303
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$255
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$249
UCB, Inc.
$224
Biogen, Inc.
$171
Abbott Laboratories
$168
ARGENX US, INC.
$151
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$140
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$135
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories,Inc.
$128
Novo Nordisk Inc
$125
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$119
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$114
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$113
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$86
EMD Serono, Inc.
$78
GENZYME CORPORATION
$76
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
CSL Behring
$64
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$59
Neurelis, Inc.
$53
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$39
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$38
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$35
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Microtransponder, Inc.
$29
Corium, LLC
$29
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$24
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$16
GE HealthCare
$15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
GE HEALTHCARE
$13
MDD US Operations, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NY.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
34,668
Per 100K population
1487.8
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Pishanidar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NY peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Pishanidar experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pishanidar performed 1,727 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Pishanidar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pishanidar received a total of $11,177 from 54 companies across 629 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. Pishanidar's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Flushing?
Dr. Pishanidar's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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. Pishanidar) 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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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.
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