Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Linda Tepper, MD
Internal Medicine · Lake Success, 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. Tepper
Dr. Linda Tepper is an internal medicine specialist in Lake Success, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tepper performed 5,879 Medicare services across 5,094 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tepper received a total of $3,092 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 99 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Tepper 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 4% volume in NY
$3,092 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,879
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for internal medicine
5,094
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~294 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. |
635 | $8 | $32 |
| 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. |
575 | $106 | $413 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
397 | $13 | $63 |
| 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. |
381 | $8 | $34 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
358 | $16 | $75 |
| 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. |
356 | $87 | $395 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
299 | $148 | $615 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
298 | $10 | $44 |
| 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. |
279 | $12 | $153 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
246 | $29 | $113 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
229 | $10 | $47 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
205 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
155 | $2 | $8 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
149 | $15 | $70 |
| 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. |
149 | $73 | $286 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
102 | $75 | $280 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
98 | $36 | $91 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
94 | $30 | $310 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
91 | $8 | $30 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
78 | $36 | $95 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
70 | $14 | $125 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
69 | $14 | $70 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
53 | $8 | $50 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
52 | $14 | $65 |
| 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. |
50 | $191 | $790 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
45 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
45 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
43 | $282 | $1,103 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
37 | $6 | $50 |
| Iron level test | 34 | $7 | $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. |
34 | $9 | $50 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
25 | $9 | $44 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 19 | $253 | $1,015 |
| 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. |
18 | $43 | $250 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
15 | $8 | $29 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
15 | $8 | $30 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
15 | $8 | $35 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
15 | $131 | $400 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 14 | $41 | $65 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
13 | $14 | $53 |
| 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. |
12 | $17 | $65 |
| 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 | $775 |
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 ↗$3,092
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $442/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
99
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
$3,092 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$897
2023
$368
2022
$301
2021
$744
2020
$155
2019
$424
2018
$203
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$564
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Amgen Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$742
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$424
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$242
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$196
Abbott Laboratories
$179
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$173
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$150
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$140
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$124
Amgen Inc.
$112
AbbVie Inc.
$94
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$84
PFIZER INC.
$81
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Aimovig · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FFRct · FreeStyle Libre · GARDASIL · GENERAL THERAPIES · Heplisav-B · JANUMET · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINZESS · MICRA · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · Repatha · SHINGRIX · SYNTHROID · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XIFAXAN
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
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
10,312
Per 100K population
742.9
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. Tepper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Tepper experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tepper performed 635 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. Tepper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tepper received a total of $3,092 from 25 companies across 99 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. Tepper's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Lake Success?
Dr. Tepper's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Tepper) 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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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.
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