Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Hoffman, M.D.
Rheumatology · Great Neck, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Hoffman 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. Hoffman
Dr. Michael Hoffman is a rheumatology specialist in Great Neck, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hoffman performed 3,848 Medicare services across 1,725 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hoffman received a total of $14,427 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 489 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Hoffman 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 28% volume in NY
$14,427 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,848
Medicare services
Top 28% in NY for rheumatology
1,725
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~192 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. |
764 | $105 | $167 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
672 | $8 | $10 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
329 | $79 | $117 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
314 | $4 | $7 |
| White blood cell count | 209 | $6 | $8 |
| Red blood cell count test An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
209 | $3 | $5 |
| Automated platelet count test A laboratory test that uses a machine to count the number of platelets in a blood sample. Platelets are blood cells that help the body form clots to stop bleeding. |
209 | $4 | $6 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
196 | $58 | $87 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
161 | $49 | $72 |
| 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. |
143 | $138 | $230 |
| 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. |
115 | $79 | $121 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
104 | $56 | $80 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
87 | $12 | $19 |
| 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. |
75 | $48 | $74 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
65 | $28 | $41 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 34 | $160 | $284 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
28 | $27 | $59 |
| 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. |
27 | $12 | $28 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
26 | $35 | $55 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
25 | $45 | $70 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
23 | $34 | $54 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
19 | $29 | $42 |
| 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. |
14 | $29 | $46 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,427
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,061/year across 7 years
Top 23% in NY for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
489
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
$9,125 (63.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,301 (36.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,190
2023
$1,764
2022
$1,577
2021
$954
2020
$803
2019
$3,323
2018
$4,816
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$542
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$463
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$97
Amgen Inc.
$60
PFIZER INC.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$5,301
ABBVIE INC.
$1,721
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$1,224
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$987
Amgen Inc.
$888
PFIZER INC.
$697
AbbVie Inc.
$606
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$551
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$264
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$262
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$208
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$200
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$188
Lilly USA, LLC
$145
Celgene Corporation
$137
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$133
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$119
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$103
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$98
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$91
Mallinckrodt LLC
$89
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$70
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Seqirus USA Inc
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
UCB, Inc.
$19
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$14
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 57.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · Enbrel · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT (MULTI-DOSE VIAL) · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FORTEO · Flexitouch Plus · Fluad · HUMIRA · Humira · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · LYRICA · Mitigare · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · Otezla · Otrexup · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · XELJANZ · Xofluza · Zilretta
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 (63%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
362
Per 100K population
26.1
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. Hoffman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in NY), 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. Hoffman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hoffman performed 764 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. Hoffman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hoffman received a total of $14,427 from 37 companies across 489 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. Hoffman's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Great Neck?
Dr. Hoffman's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Hoffman) 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.
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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