Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Syed Iqbal, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Gloversville, NY
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology — Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
99 E STATE ST STE 106, Gloversville, NY 12078
5187735393
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1235193087 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. Iqbal

Dr. Syed Iqbal is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Gloversville, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Iqbal performed 2,409 Medicare services across 1,087 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Iqbal received a total of $2,818 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 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. Iqbal 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 40% volume in NY $2,818 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,409
Medicare services
Top 40% in NY for cardiovascular disease
1,087
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~120 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
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.
402 $85 $127
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.
387 $44 $209
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.
278 $18 $26
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.
273 $123 $179
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.
201 $10 $16
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
142 $139 $206
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
138 $6 $8
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days
Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check.
126 $13 $23
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.
113 $16 $26
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
107 $59 $81
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.
93 $17 $30
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.
39 $76 $108
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.
35 $23 $37
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review.
30 $51 $71
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.
30 $51 $90
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 15 $159 $249
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.
22.5% high complexity
1.2% medium
76.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,818
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $403/year across 7 years
Top 43% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
173
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
$2,729 (96.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$88 (3.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$505
2023
$524
2022
$386
2021
$397
2020
$347
2019
$536
2018
$123

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$191
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Baxter Healthcare
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
CVRx, Inc.
$22
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$453
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$420
BIOTRONIK INC.
$326
PFIZER INC.
$204
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$187
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$143
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Amgen Inc.
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$74
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$74
Novo Nordisk Inc
$73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Boston Scientific Corporation
$57
Baxter Healthcare
$53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$51
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$30
Inogen, Inc.
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
Relypsa, Inc.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Azure · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edora · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GlideLight · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INOGEN ONE G5 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - BLUETOOTH · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LOKELMA · Livalo · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PRADAXA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor 7 DR-T · Rybelsus · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Veltassa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$62,615
Nearest hospital
NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL
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. Iqbal is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Iqbal experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Iqbal performed 402 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Iqbal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Iqbal received a total of $2,818 from 30 companies across 173 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. Iqbal's costs compare to other cardiologists in Gloversville?
Dr. Iqbal's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Iqbal) 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 →
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 →