Dr. Harvey Winkler, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Winkler
Dr. Harvey Winkler is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Great Neck, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Winkler performed 2,315 Medicare services across 1,775 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Winkler received a total of $66,536 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician. 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. Winkler 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 (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. |
518 | $78 | $494 |
| 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. |
412 | $111 | $690 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 358 | $42 | $410 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
296 | $2 | $15 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
130 | $110 | $723 |
| 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. |
108 | $144 | $917 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
74 | $17 | $395 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
73 | $109 | $665 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
73 | $35 | $415 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
62 | $52 | $193 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
35 | $74 | $1,147 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
29 | $387 | $3,955 |
| 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. |
28 | $167 | $979 |
| 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. |
27 | $102 | $622 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
23 | $924 | $4,728 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
19 | $73 | $397 |
| Partial uterus removal with cervix retention via endoscope Surgical removal of part of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries while leaving the cervix in place. The procedure is performed using an endoscope for specimens weighing 250.0 grams or less. |
18 | $395 | $4,615 |
| 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. |
17 | $46 | $313 |
| Repair of rectocele and cystocele Surgical repair to correct the bulging of the rectum and bladder into the vaginal wall. |
15 | $657 | $4,289 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (41%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician in NY.
Geographic Context
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. Winkler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of NY peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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