Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Dagostino, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Great Neck, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
600 NORTHERN BLVD, Great Neck, NY 11021
5166278717
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1043242258 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. Dagostino

Dr. Richard Dagostino is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Great Neck, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dagostino performed 1,951 Medicare services across 1,471 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dagostino received a total of $1,428 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Dagostino 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 25% volume in NY $1,428 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,951
Medicare services
Top 25% in NY for orthopedic surgery
1,471
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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.
454 $112 $448
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
227 $42 $170
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.
212 $31 $125
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
175 $5 $41
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
154 $60 $446
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.
138 $147 $578
Hyaluronan gel injection for joint
An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose.
125 $407 $1,462
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.
118 $70 $521
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.
58 $68 $661
Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection
This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint.
52 $94 $636
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.
36 $176 $2,000
Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope 29 $547 $6,294
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg
A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
23 $5 $17
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
22 $189 $2,000
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.
19 $160 $5,722
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.
18 $152 $6,294
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.
18 $50 $306
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
17 $959 $8,869
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.
17 $33 $183
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
13 $37 $166
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.
13 $31 $135
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
13 $33 $122
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
30.1% medium
69.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,428
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $204/year across 7 years
Bottom 34% in NY for orthopedic surgery
18
Companies
39
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
$1,428 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$175
2023
$485
2022
$189
2021
$61
2020
$26
2019
$298
2018
$194

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DJO, LLC
$115
Bioventus LLC
$44
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Linvatec Corporation
$436
Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corp.
$176
Bioventus LLC
$150
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$145
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$121
DJO, LLC
$115
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$70
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$23
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$23
SI-BONE, Inc.
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$19
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIFUSE · ALLOGRAFT TISSUE · Avance · Avelle NPWT · BIOBRACE 23MM · CMF · Caldolor · DUROLANE · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · EXPAREL · HYMOVIS · LINVATEC SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY · MONOVISC · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · XIAFLEX · 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 →

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

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

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. Dagostino is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% 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. Dagostino experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dagostino performed 454 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. Dagostino receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dagostino received a total of $1,428 from 18 companies across 39 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. Dagostino's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Great Neck?
Dr. Dagostino's average Medicare payment per service is $111. 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. Dagostino) 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 →