Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gerard Vitale, MD

Optician · Glen Cove, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1 SCHOOL STREET, Glen Cove, NY 11542
5167595559
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1396801759 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Vitale

Dr. Gerard Vitale is an optician specialist in Glen Cove, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vitale performed 3,716 Medicare services across 2,398 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vitale received a total of $2,940 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Vitale 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 20% volume in NY $2,940 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,716
Medicare services
Top 20% in NY for optician
2,398
Unique beneficiaries
$281
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~196 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
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
 949 $178 $263
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
 714 $119 $180
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.
 455 $77 $121
Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein
A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement.
 359 $1,272 $1,826
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.
 292 $100 $152
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.
 289 $111 $168
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.
 221 $51 $76
Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein
A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance.
 166 $1,052 $1,672
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.
 128 $176 $268
Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins
A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg.
 93 $190 $284
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
 34 $169 $256
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present.
 16 $219 $326
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.
0.9% high complexity
60.8% medium
38.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,940
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $420/year across 7 years
Top 32% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
40
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
$2,940 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$456
2023
$350
2022
$152
2021
$150
2020
$14
2019
$1,750
2018
$68

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$380
180 Medical, Inc.
$46
Medline Industries LP
$30
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,750
Boston Scientific Corporation
$779
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$139
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
180 Medical, Inc.
$59
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$52
Medline Industries LP
$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$16
Top 3 companies account for 90.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Assurity Pacemaker · CLOSUREFAST · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · ELIQUIS · JUZO COMPRESSION WRAP · Santyl · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal
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.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
15,339
Per 100K population
1105.0
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
NORTHWELL HOSPITAL GLEN COVE
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. Vitale is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Vitale experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vitale performed 949 ultrasound of arm or leg veins 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. Vitale receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vitale received a total of $2,940 from 9 companies across 40 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. Vitale's costs compare to other opticians in Glen Cove?
Dr. Vitale's average Medicare payment per service is $281. 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. Vitale) 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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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 →