Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nakul Singhal
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Singhal 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. Singhal
Dr. Nakul Singhal is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Forest Hills, NY, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Singhal performed 2,206 Medicare services across 1,509 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Singhal received a total of $1,492 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 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. Singhal 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in NY
$1,492 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,206
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,509
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~147 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. |
458 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
344 | $106 | $563 |
| 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. |
335 | $105 | $523 |
| 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. |
160 | $8 | $150 |
| 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. |
108 | $162 | $1,341 |
| 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. |
92 | $159 | $997 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
84 | $12 | $232 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
60 | $10 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
54 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
51 | $5 | $50 |
| 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. |
48 | $6 | $30 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
48 | $7 | $75 |
| 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. |
47 | $4 | $50 |
| 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. |
46 | $164 | $749 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
41 | $13 | $150 |
| Iron level test | 41 | $6 | $70 |
| 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. |
40 | $9 | $125 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
36 | $9 | $45 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $209 | $1,057 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
33 | $36 | $150 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
22 | $126 | $550 |
| Serum immunofixation test A laboratory test that analyzes a blood serum sample to identify specific abnormal proteins. The procedure uses an immunologic technique to detect and characterize these proteins. |
12 | $22 | $110 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
11 | $11 | $60 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
6.3% medium
92.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,492
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $213/year across 7 years
Top 18% 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.
33
Companies
73
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
$1,330 (89.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$162 (10.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$353
2023
$224
2022
$202
2021
$153
2020
$138
2019
$163
2018
$259
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$90
PFIZER INC.
$74
GENZYME CORPORATION
$54
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$40
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$140
Celgene Corporation
$111
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$105
Amgen Inc.
$94
PFIZER INC.
$87
AbbVie Inc.
$84
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$81
GENZYME CORPORATION
$68
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$60
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$56
Lilly USA, LLC
$48
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$30
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$28
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$22
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$20
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Secura Bio, Inc.
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 23.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · Alecensa · Blincyto · CALQUENCE · COSELA · Doptelet · ELREXFIO · Farydak · Flexitouch Plus · GILOTRIF · GRANIX · ILLUCCIX · IMLYGIC · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · NINLARO · Neulasta · OGSIVEO · ONUREG · OPDIVO · OXBRYTA · Ogivri · PADCEV · PIQRAY · QULIPTA · REBLOZYL · RYBREVANT · Rezlidhia · SARCLISA · SUTENT · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VOTRIENT · XARELTO · XOSPATA · XTANDI · ZEJULA
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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
33,966
Per 100K population
1457.7
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. Singhal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of NY peers, with 15 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. Singhal experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Singhal performed 458 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. Singhal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Singhal received a total of $1,492 from 33 companies across 73 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. Singhal's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Forest Hills?
Dr. Singhal's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Singhal) 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.
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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