Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Berger, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Lake Success, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Berger
Dr. David Berger is a gastroenterology specialist in Lake Success, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Berger performed 4,528 Medicare services across 3,699 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Berger received a total of $4,999 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Berger 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NY
$4,999 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,528
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for gastroenterology
3,699
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
575 | $8 | $32 |
| 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. |
469 | $8 | $34 |
| 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. |
441 | $106 | $415 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
427 | $10 | $44 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
348 | $13 | $62 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
315 | $16 | $74 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
237 | $29 | $113 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
183 | $10 | $47 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
168 | $149 | $617 |
| 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. |
149 | $12 | $154 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
105 | $3 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 99 | $18 | $85 |
| 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. |
90 | $76 | $293 |
| 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. |
76 | $2 | $9 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
61 | $326 | $1,395 |
| 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. |
61 | $145 | $588 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
55 | $36 | $92 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
51 | $13 | $65 |
| Iron level test | 51 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
51 | $9 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
48 | $76 | $280 |
| 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. |
47 | $95 | $396 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
46 | $3 | $10 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
45 | $273 | $1,566 |
| 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. |
45 | $191 | $790 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
40 | $15 | $70 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
31 | $14 | $70 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
26 | $6 | $28 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
25 | $7 | $25 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
24 | $421 | $2,264 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
22 | $13 | $49 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
21 | $387 | $1,682 |
| 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. |
17 | $4 | $19 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
16 | $8 | $30 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
16 | $8 | $50 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
13 | $4 | $19 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
12 | $191 | $790 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
11 | $6 | $30 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $36 | $95 |
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 ↗$4,999
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $714/year across 7 years
Top 33% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
199
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
$4,974 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,437
2023
$1,217
2022
$684
2021
$212
2020
$56
2019
$351
2018
$41
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$743
Novo Nordisk Inc
$560
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$173
Amgen Inc.
$124
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
Exact Sciences Corporation
$104
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$74
GENZYME CORPORATION
$65
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$28
Celltrion USA Inc.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Ardelyx, Inc.
$17
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 60.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,146
Novo Nordisk Inc
$797
AbbVie Inc.
$501
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$415
Amgen Inc.
$240
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$173
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$171
Abbott Laboratories
$164
PFIZER INC.
$152
GENZYME CORPORATION
$127
Exact Sciences Corporation
$127
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$97
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$87
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$82
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$39
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$36
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Celltrion USA Inc.
$25
DERMIRA, INC.
$24
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Ardelyx, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Cook Medical LLC
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
1,149
Per 100K population
82.8
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
1.3 mi
1.3 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. Berger is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Berger experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Berger performed 575 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Berger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Berger received a total of $4,999 from 33 companies across 199 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. Berger's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Lake Success?
Dr. Berger's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Berger) 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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