Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luis Diaz, M.D.
Family Medicine · Latham, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Diaz 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. Diaz
Dr. Luis Diaz is a family medicine specialist in Latham, NY, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Diaz performed 1,916 Medicare services across 1,597 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Diaz received a total of $5,358 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 267 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Diaz 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in NY
$5,358 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,916
Medicare services
Top 13% in NY for family medicine
1,597
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~147 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. |
359 | $58 | $141 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
168 | $10 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
142 | $13 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
124 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
123 | $81 | $210 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
108 | $124 | $175 |
| 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. |
103 | $8 | $24 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 88 | $18 | $35 |
| 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. |
84 | $282 | $411 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
84 | $30 | $55 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
79 | $10 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
60 | $16 | $48 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
54 | $19 | $51 |
| 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. |
41 | $2 | $12 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
40 | $30 | $55 |
| 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. |
39 | $72 | $115 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
37 | $9 | $26 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
30 | $15 | $33 |
| 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. |
22 | $6 | $18 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
22 | $5 | $13 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
20 | $33 | $100 |
| 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. |
18 | $14 | $30 |
| 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. |
18 | $211 | $453 |
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation A clinical assessment conducted by a psychiatrist to evaluate a patient's mental health status and determine a diagnosis. |
15 | $108 | $217 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
13 | $15 | $42 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
13 | $14 | $40 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
12 | $41 | $130 |
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 ↗$5,358
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,072/year across 5 years
Top 11% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
267
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
$5,233 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$125 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,637
2023
$1,359
2022
$1,229
2021
$937
2020
$195
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$327
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$316
ABBVIE INC.
$311
Abbott Laboratories
$252
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$67
Novo Nordisk Inc
$59
Amgen Inc.
$55
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$36
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Indivior Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Optinose US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$920
ABBVIE INC.
$582
AbbVie Inc.
$536
Abbott Laboratories
$525
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$472
Lilly USA, LLC
$420
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$411
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$272
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$252
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$111
PFIZER INC.
$111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$101
Amgen Inc.
$76
Seqirus USA Inc
$60
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$59
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$36
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$25
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Allergan, Inc.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Indivior Inc.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Corium, LLC
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Optinose US, Inc.
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.0% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
366
Per 100K population
116.1
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
7.0 mi
7.0 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. Diaz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of NY peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Diaz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Diaz performed 359 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. Diaz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Diaz received a total of $5,358 from 35 companies across 267 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. Diaz's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Latham?
Dr. Diaz's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Diaz) 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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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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