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Dr. Richard Matano, M.D., F.A.C.S
Optician · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Matano
Dr. Richard Matano is an optician specialist in Great Neck, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Matano performed 7,892 Medicare services across 5,793 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Matano received a total of $5,771 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 196 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Matano 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NY
$5,771 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,892
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for optician
5,793
Unique beneficiaries
$158
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
1,082 | $165 | $597 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
1,048 | $231 | $500 |
| 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. |
989 | $82 | $152 |
| 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. |
770 | $116 | $225 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
668 | $147 | $443 |
| 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. |
545 | $53 | $75 |
| 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. |
306 | $105 | $225 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
267 | $123 | $210 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
265 | $170 | $500 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
162 | $95 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
159 | $110 | $295 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
143 | $120 | $185 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
119 | $86 | $250 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
117 | $45 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
116 | $124 | $500 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
85 | $118 | $600 |
| 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. |
83 | $155 | $275 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
71 | $15 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
64 | $119 | $475 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
63 | $48 | $175 |
| Insertion of vena cava tube A procedure to place a tube into the vena cava, the large vein that carries blood to the heart. |
51 | $52 | $350 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
48 | $377 | $3,000 |
| Arterial bypass, upper leg to lower thigh, non-vein graft A surgical procedure to create a new pathway for blood flow around a diseased or blocked artery in the upper leg, using a graft other than a vein. |
40 | $959 | $3,000 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
39 | $972 | $2,500 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $158 | $400 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
37 | $77 | $350 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
37 | $13 | $200 |
| Removal of blood clot and portion of upper thigh artery A surgical procedure to remove a blood clot and a section of the upper thigh artery. |
35 | $484 | $2,500 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
29 | $119 | $400 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
29 | $1,121 | $2,650 |
| Aneurysm or upper thigh artery repair with graft Surgical repair of an aneurysm or artery in the upper thigh using a graft to restore blood flow. |
27 | $1,044 | $2,500 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
27 | $233 | $1,100 |
| Arterial puncture of neck or brain Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the neck or brain. |
26 | $76 | $500 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
26 | $212 | $3,000 |
| Drainage of deep thigh or knee abscess or blood collection A procedure to drain a deep abscess or accumulated blood from the thigh or knee area. |
25 | $354 | $1,350 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
25 | $138 | $2,500 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
24 | $208 | $3,500 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
24 | $50 | $300 |
| Arterial clot removal, lower leg A procedure to remove a blood clot from an artery in the lower leg to restore blood flow. |
23 | $695 | $2,850 |
| Leg artery exploration A surgical procedure to examine the arteries in the leg to assess their condition. |
23 | $225 | $2,000 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
23 | $68 | $500 |
| Leg artery stent insertion A procedure to place a stent in the arteries of the leg to keep them open and improve blood flow. |
21 | $461 | $5,000 |
| Aortic and groin artery graft repair Surgical repair of the aorta below the kidneys and the groin artery using a graft. The procedure includes radiologist review. |
20 | $1,352 | $3,000 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
18 | $636 | $1,200 |
| Amputation of toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint Surgical removal of a toe at the joint connecting the toe to the foot. |
16 | $121 | $1,200 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
13 | $152 | $375 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
13 | $484 | $4,000 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
12 | $217 | $750 |
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.
12.1% high complexity
36.9% medium
51.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,771
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $824/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
196
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
$5,771 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$219
2023
$691
2022
$2,519
2021
$652
2020
$268
2019
$661
2018
$760
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$141
Cook Medical LLC
$58
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$2,020
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,160
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,118
Penumbra, Inc.
$328
Endologix LLC
$252
Bolton Medical Inc
$223
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$204
Endologix, LLC
$81
Cook Medical LLC
$71
Inari Medical, Inc.
$68
Boston Scientific Corporation
$64
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Endologix, Inc.
$38
Terumo Medical Corporation
$28
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · ANGIO-SEAL · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · BRIDION · CALDOLOR · CLEVIPREX · COOK CELECT · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Diamondback Peripheral · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Grafts · HAWKONE · Indigo System · LUTONIX · Ovation · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · ROSEN · RUBY Coil · Rosch-Uchida · S · Sheath · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VNS - Sentiva · VNS Therapy · Valiant Captivia · WALLSTENT · ZILVER PTX
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.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
16,471
Per 100K population
1186.6
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. Matano is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Matano experienced with ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Matano performed 1,082 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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. Matano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Matano received a total of $5,771 from 18 companies across 196 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. Matano's costs compare to other opticians in Great Neck?
Dr. Matano's average Medicare payment per service is $158. 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. Matano) 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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