Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Sosnowik, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Forest Hills, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sosnowik
Dr. David Sosnowik is a gastroenterology specialist in Forest Hills, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sosnowik performed 1,950 Medicare services across 1,698 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sosnowik received a total of $3,923 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 189 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. Sosnowik 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 7% volume in NY
$3,923 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,950
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for gastroenterology
1,698
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
241 | $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. |
183 | $74 | $200 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
173 | $16 | $50 |
| 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. |
154 | $12 | $60 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
152 | $3 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
122 | $152 | $175 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 120 | $22 | $50 |
| Annual depression screening | 118 | $22 | $50 |
| 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. |
114 | $114 | $225 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
68 | $22 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
45 | $74 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
44 | $36 | $40 |
| 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. |
38 | $267 | $1,750 |
| 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. |
38 | $36 | $100 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
37 | $26 | $100 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
34 | $30 | $50 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
30 | $82 | $150 |
| Nuclear medicine exhaled breath sampling A nuclear medicine procedure used to collect and analyze samples of exhaled breath. |
29 | $11 | $50 |
| Nuclear medicine study of exhaled breath A nuclear medicine test that analyzes samples of exhaled breath. The procedure involves imaging or measuring radioactive tracers within the breath samples. |
29 | $93 | $150 |
| 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. |
28 | $50 | $175 |
| 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. |
24 | $114 | $250 |
| 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. |
23 | $78 | $200 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
23 | $123 | $250 |
| 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. |
19 | $371 | $1,750 |
| 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. |
19 | $454 | $1,750 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
19 | $120 | $225 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
13 | $131 | $200 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $36 | $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 ↗$3,923
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $560/year across 7 years
Top 37% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
189
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
$3,904 (99.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$502
2023
$590
2022
$485
2021
$785
2020
$461
2019
$362
2018
$739
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$67
QOL Medical, LLC
$64
Celgene Corporation
$32
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
PFIZER INC.
$26
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$21
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Celltrion USA Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$482
QOL Medical, LLC
$318
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$290
AbbVie Inc.
$233
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$216
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$187
Novo Nordisk Inc
$155
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$150
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$145
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$142
AbbVie, Inc.
$131
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$115
Allergan Inc.
$97
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$92
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$74
Celgene Corporation
$68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$67
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$64
ABBVIE INC.
$64
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$63
Shire North American Group Inc
$61
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
PFIZER INC.
$57
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$54
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$39
Echosens North America, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
GLYCOMARK, INC.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Celltrion USA Inc.
$19
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Medline Industries, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 27.8% 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.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
1,226
Per 100K population
52.6
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 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 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. Sosnowik is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Sosnowik experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sosnowik performed 241 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Sosnowik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sosnowik received a total of $3,923 from 39 companies across 189 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. Sosnowik's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Forest Hills?
Dr. Sosnowik's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Sosnowik) 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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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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