Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Javier Morales, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Greenvale, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
2200 NORTHERN BLVD, Greenvale, NY 11548
5163528100
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1508806712 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Morales 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. Morales

Dr. Javier Morales is an internal medicine specialist in Greenvale, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales performed 50,307 Medicare services across 16,003 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales received a total of $1,437,417 from 86 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2808 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Morales 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 0% volume in NY $1,437,417 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
50,307
Medicare services
Top 0% in NY for internal medicine
16,003
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,515 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 6,481 $19 $50
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.
1,404 $158 $237
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
1,380 $10 $27
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
1,378 $8 $13
Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test
A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health.
1,378 $7 $20
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
1,378 $7 $19
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
1,376 $13 $35
Iron level test 1,376 $6 $19
Iron binding capacity test
A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron.
1,376 $9 $22
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
1,375 $14 $37
Prealbumin (protein) level 1,374 $14 $35
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
1,374 $8 $21
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test
A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation.
1,374 $13 $33
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
1,362 $15 $39
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.
1,355 $4 $10
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.
1,334 $2 $9
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
1,334 $5 $15
Natriuretic peptide level test
A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels.
1,315 $38 $78
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
1,148 $9 $24
Urine microalbumin test
A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function.
1,142 $6 $19
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
1,135 $16 $39
Free T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning.
1,135 $17 $40
HDL cholesterol level test
A blood test that measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. HDL is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol.
1,129 $8 $21
LDL cholesterol level test
A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol.
1,129 $10 $24
Triglyceride level test
A blood test that measures the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood.
1,129 $6 $15
Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test
A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage.
1,127 $6 $19
Homocysteine level test
A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body.
1,127 $18 $40
Parathyroid hormone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones.
1,127 $40 $92
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
1,123 $10 $25
COVID-19 antibody test
A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus.
853 $41 $89
Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument
A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels.
681 $3 $10
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
535 $25 $60
Albumin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body.
534 $5 $17
Sex hormone binding globulin level test
A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream.
534 $21 $52
Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes
A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity.
390 $30 $36
Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes
This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period.
362 $37 $52
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.
342 $14 $22
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
331 $46 $66
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.
325 $115 $170
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
268 $152 $175
Platelet aggregation function test
A blood test that measures how well platelets clump together. It evaluates the function of platelets in the blood clotting process.
256 $24 $49
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
244 $36 $49
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days
Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period.
240 $48 $72
Annual depression screening 237 $22 $27
Flu vaccine, high-dose
High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe.
235 $72 $76
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
193 $111 $159
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.
187 $13 $21
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
168 $68 $113
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
126 $31 $47
Drug screening test
A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample.
109 $61 $130
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
93 $19 $41
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.
88 $187 $276
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
87 $142 $278
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)
A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process.
80 $4 $11
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month
This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions.
58 $58 $81
Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV
A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen.
55 $140 $352
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.
51 $151 $250
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
50 $76 $120
Mycoplasma antibody test
A blood test that measures antibodies to Mycoplasma bacteria to check for exposure or infection.
47 $13 $33
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.
46 $46 $79
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
43 $258 $380
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
41 $29 $70
Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes
A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation.
35 $18 $21
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
35 $195 $222
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 29 $201 $292
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.
28 $86 $120
Balance and posture test
A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment.
23 $44 $62
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
20 $47 $67
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
19 $74 $103
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
16 $36 $60
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20)
An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
14 $282 $484
Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin
This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment.
13 $144 $224
Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education
Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use.
11 $19 $27
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.
0.2% high complexity
13.4% medium
86.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,437,417
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $205,345/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
86
Companies
2,808
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
$1,054,739 (73.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$232,174 (16.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$150,505 (10.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$162,228
2023
$198,797
2022
$218,749
2021
$178,661
2020
$168,058
2019
$279,027
2018
$231,898

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$49,533
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20,763
Novo Nordisk AS
$19,998
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18,617
Amgen Inc.
$17,293
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$9,977
Abbott Laboratories
$8,241
Eli Lilly and Company
$8,043
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,559
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,392
Exact Sciences Corporation
$1,220
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$760
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
$630
Corcept Therapeutics
$362
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$342
PFIZER INC.
$166
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$125
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$119
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$117
Mannkind Corporation
$81
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$79
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$74
MEDICOMP INC
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Radius Health, Inc.
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$41
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$38
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$36
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$25
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Itamar Medical Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$521,644
Novo Nordisk Inc
$479,147
Amgen Inc.
$93,884
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89,137
Novo Nordisk AS
$79,983
Eli Lilly and Company
$41,955
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29,957
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19,479
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13,853
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13,827
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$9,977
Abbott Laboratories
$8,311
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$7,590
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$6,911
Intuity Medical Inc
$2,754
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$2,500
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,061
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
$1,698
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$1,459
Exact Sciences Corporation
$1,257
PFIZER INC.
$805
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$800
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$794
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$784
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$663
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$489
Corcept Therapeutics
$414
AbbVie Inc.
$380
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$342
Allergan, Inc.
$311
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$291
ABBVIE INC.
$285
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$273
Bausch Health US, LLC
$198
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$162
Allergan Inc.
$156
MEDICOMP INC
$150
MannKind Corporation
$140
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$125
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Mannkind Corporation
$120
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$110
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$97
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$80
Lundbeck LLC
$75
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$74
Itamar Medical Inc
$69
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$65
Meridian Bioscience Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Dexcom, Inc.
$59
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$58
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$57
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$56
Radius Health, Inc.
$50
Novavax Inc
$44
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$34
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$26
AbbVie, Inc.
$26
VIVUS, Inc.
$25
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$25
Almatica Pharma LLC
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Seqirus USA Inc
$21
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$21
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$20
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$20
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
GE HEALTHCARE
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for internal medicine in NY.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
9,827
Per 100K population
707.9
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART CENTER
2.0 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. Morales is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Morales experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales performed 6,481 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Morales receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales received a total of $1,437,417 from 86 companies across 2,808 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. Morales's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Greenvale?
Dr. Morales's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Morales) 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 →