Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Tuckman, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Great Neck, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Tuckman 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. Tuckman
Dr. David Tuckman is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Great Neck, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tuckman performed 4,523 Medicare services across 3,391 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tuckman received a total of $121,849 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 201 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tuckman 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 11% volume in NY
$121,849 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,523
Medicare services
Top 11% in NY for orthopedic surgery
3,391
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
891 | $5 | $42 |
| 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. |
709 | $111 | $457 |
| 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. |
330 | $146 | $592 |
| 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. |
325 | $75 | $369 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
303 | $32 | $127 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
285 | $38 | $139 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
270 | $49 | $324 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
237 | $62 | $434 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
212 | $35 | $120 |
| 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. |
137 | $86 | $593 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
100 | $37 | $140 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
95 | $48 | $334 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
75 | $29 | $120 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
67 | $226 | $1,989 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
52 | $44 | $308 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
46 | $343 | $1,652 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
46 | $35 | $138 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
42 | $469 | $2,733 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
36 | $18 | $59 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
30 | $62 | $377 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
26 | $56 | $312 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
24 | $172 | $1,948 |
| Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it. |
17 | $62 | $320 |
| Closed treatment of broken hand bone Non-surgical realignment and stabilization of a fractured bone in the hand. |
17 | $281 | $1,603 |
| Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone Non-surgical setting of a fracture at the upper end of the humerus. The bone is realigned without an incision. |
16 | $329 | $1,783 |
| Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device. |
16 | $993 | $5,371 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
16 | $28 | $78 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
14 | $143 | $5,722 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
13 | $305 | $1,990 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
13 | $475 | $6,294 |
| Rib X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ribs on one side of the body using two different angles. |
13 | $33 | $90 |
| 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 | $140 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
13 | $11 | $35 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
12 | $169 | $6,294 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
12 | $1,055 | $8,869 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
35.6% medium
64.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$121,849
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,407/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
201
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$82,565 (67.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$34,686 (28.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,599 (3.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,141
2023
$20,735
2022
$10,052
2021
$2,772
2020
$11,938
2019
$33,031
2018
$39,181
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medartis Inc.
$2,100
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,535
Suvon Surgical Llc
$202
Stryker Corporation
$120
DJO, LLC
$115
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Bioventus LLC
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 92.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medartis Inc.
$68,942
Arthrex, Inc.
$50,058
Stryker Corporation
$547
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$415
Bioventus LLC
$355
Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corp.
$316
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$239
Suvon Surgical Llc
$202
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$194
ACUMED LLC
$157
DJO, LLC
$115
Avanos Medical
$98
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$49
AXOGEN
$42
SI-BONE, Inc.
$21
Endo USA, Inc.
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$19
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 98.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTUS · Aptus · Avance · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CMF · Clavicle Plating System · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS ANCHORS SWIVELOCKS · DUROLANE · Durolane · EXPAREL · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GAMMA · IM NAILS · MONOVISC · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Polarus 3 Solution · REUNION · SALVATION · SYNVISC-ONE · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · iFuse Implant
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 →
The majority of payments (68%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for orthopedic surgery in NY.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
947
Per 100K population
68.2
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 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. Tuckman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of NY peers, 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. Tuckman experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tuckman performed 891 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Tuckman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tuckman received a total of $121,849 from 21 companies across 201 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. Tuckman's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Great Neck?
Dr. Tuckman's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Tuckman) 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.
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