Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Norman Riegel, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Cardiovascular Disease · Howard Beach, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Riegel
Dr. Norman Riegel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Howard Beach, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Riegel performed 10,434 Medicare services across 5,947 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Riegel received a total of $7,465 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 437 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Riegel 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 3% volume in NY
$7,465 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,434
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for cardiovascular disease
5,947
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~549 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 (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. |
4,208 | $79 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,783 | $8 | $37 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,068 | $159 | $500 |
| 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. |
998 | $182 | $428 |
| 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. |
787 | $51 | $80 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
389 | $21 | $37 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
161 | $60 | $321 |
| 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. |
155 | $177 | $482 |
| 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. |
125 | $96 | $321 |
| 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. |
99 | $173 | $400 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
92 | $23 | $160 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
91 | $810 | $1,070 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
81 | $36 | $48 |
| 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. |
66 | $113 | $214 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
47 | $22 | $75 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
47 | $68 | $160 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
35 | $32 | $48 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
28 | $85 | $268 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
25 | $48 | $134 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
25 | $22 | $107 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
25 | $187 | $500 |
| 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. |
22 | $255 | $374 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
18 | $92 | $268 |
| 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. |
18 | $114 | $321 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
16 | $188 | $374 |
| 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. |
13 | $231 | $402 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
12 | $40 | $268 |
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
12.0% medium
75.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,066/year across 7 years
Top 25% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
437
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
$7,465 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,260
2023
$855
2022
$1,054
2021
$1,689
2020
$803
2019
$1,164
2018
$641
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$244
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$105
Medtronic, Inc.
$86
CVRx, Inc.
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
Novo Nordisk Inc
$73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$73
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$70
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Lilly USA, LLC
$48
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Amgen Inc.
$25
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,480
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$940
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$467
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$433
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$400
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$362
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$307
Medtronic, Inc.
$280
PFIZER INC.
$224
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$221
Amgen Inc.
$216
Boston Scientific Corporation
$206
Lilly USA, LLC
$195
Abbott Laboratories
$185
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$115
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$112
Novo Nordisk Inc
$105
CVRx, Inc.
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Exact Sciences Corporation
$67
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$63
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$53
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$48
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$43
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$42
AbbVie Inc.
$41
ATRICURE, INC.
$26
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$23
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$23
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$22
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
HeartFlow, Inc.
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABIRATERONE ACETATE · AIRSUPRA · AMVUTTRA · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cobalt · Cologuard Collection Kit · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FUROSCIX · GARDASIL 9 · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · Mitigare · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SELECTSECURE · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SYNTHROID · Synthroid · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VOQUEZNA · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · ZEPBOUND
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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,735
Per 100K population
74.5
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Riegel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Riegel experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Riegel performed 4,208 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Riegel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Riegel received a total of $7,465 from 44 companies across 437 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. Riegel's costs compare to other cardiologists in Howard Beach?
Dr. Riegel's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Riegel) 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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