Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Seth Bender, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Garden City, NY
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bender
Dr. Seth Bender is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Garden City, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bender performed 11,106 Medicare services across 4,522 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bender received a total of $37,710 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1174 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Bender 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NY
$37,710 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,106
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for cardiovascular disease
4,522
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
2,635 | $68 | $1,090 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
2,102 | $24 | $162 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
884 | $22 | $527 |
| 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. |
797 | $79 | $375 |
| 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. |
691 | $13 | $145 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
675 | $27 | $201 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
566 | $23 | $440 |
| 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. |
432 | $114 | $550 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
360 | $72 | $689 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
222 | $47 | $541 |
| 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. |
219 | $154 | $997 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
212 | $33 | $665 |
| 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. |
147 | $121 | $700 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
117 | $8 | $21 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
97 | $98 | $888 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
90 | $84 | $57,429 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
71 | $100 | $1,979 |
| Heart catheterization to identify abnormal heart rhythm A tube is inserted into the heart chambers to record electrical activity and locate the source of an irregular heartbeat. |
71 | $270 | $1,429 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
70 | $58 | $592 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
66 | $92 | $808 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
53 | $960 | $11,625 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
52 | $54 | $1,122 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
50 | $501 | $4,580 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
50 | $79 | $748 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
48 | $67 | $710 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
45 | $301 | $4,316 |
| 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. |
40 | $74 | $519 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
38 | $24 | $440 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
32 | $64 | $633 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
27 | $66 | $1,070 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
23 | $707 | $8,315 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
22 | $358 | $3,782 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
22 | $924 | $7,955 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
21 | $842 | $8,632 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
19 | $465 | $4,030 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
15 | $82 | $1,268 |
| 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. |
13 | $50 | $270 |
| 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. |
12 | $162 | $1,416 |
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.
24.7% high complexity
0.2% medium
75.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,710
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,387/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
1,174
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
$33,874 (89.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,836 (10.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,458
2023
$8,039
2022
$6,463
2021
$4,013
2020
$2,208
2019
$3,648
2018
$4,881
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,058
Abbott Laboratories
$1,529
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,154
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$413
Boston Scientific Corporation
$221
PFIZER INC.
$46
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 91.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$15,616
BIOTRONIK INC.
$7,077
Abbott Laboratories
$4,437
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,492
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,520
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,376
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,203
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$848
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$646
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$482
ATRICURE, INC.
$288
PFIZER INC.
$255
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$225
Respicardia, Inc.
$125
Ethicon US, LLC
$44
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
ABIOMED
$17
Preventice Services, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 71.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACUITY · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMVIA EDGE · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Arctic Front · Attain · Azure · BIOMONITOR · CAPSURE SENSE · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CardioInsight · CareLink · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Cobalt · CoreValve Evolut · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENDOTAK · ENSITE · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · Fortify Assura · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · INGEVITY · Impella · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LATITUDE · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MYCARELINK · Micra · Mynx Venous VCD · N/A · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · PERCEPTA QUAD CRT-P MRI SURESCAN · PRADAXA · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Performa · QDOT MICRO Catheter · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · SELECTSECURE · SELECTSITE · SENSOR ENABLED · SelectSite · Selectra · Solia · Sprint Quattro · Surgicel Powder · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TENDRIL · TYRX · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZOOM · ZOOM Wireless Transmitter · remede System
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in NY.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,646
Per 100K population
118.6
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Bender is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NY peers, with 18 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. Bender experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bender performed 2,635 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device 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. Bender receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bender received a total of $37,710 from 19 companies across 1,174 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. Bender's costs compare to other cardiologists in Garden City?
Dr. Bender's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Bender) 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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