Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Capo, MD
Otolaryngology · Levittown, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Capo 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. Capo
Dr. Joseph Capo is an otolaryngology specialist in Levittown, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Capo performed 13,255 Medicare services across 4,537 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Capo received a total of $7,477 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Capo 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
$7,477 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,255
Medicare services
Top 0% in NY for otolaryngology
4,537
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
3,602 | $4 | $16 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,102 | $14 | $50 |
| 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. |
1,120 | $76 | $195 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
852 | $41 | $123 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
810 | $11 | $40 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
663 | $179 | $622 |
| 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. |
663 | $115 | $414 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
490 | $46 | $128 |
| 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. |
414 | $96 | $284 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
233 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
193 | $148 | $451 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
113 | $122 | $457 |
| Eardrum and muscle function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles. |
111 | $18 | $65 |
| 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. |
90 | $31 | $128 |
| Computerized hearing test with interpretation A hearing test that uses a probe to measure sound responses, followed by a professional review and written report of the results. |
86 | $19 | $102 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
85 | $124 | $496 |
| Swallowing and voice box sensory function evaluation This procedure involves evaluating and recording the sensory function of the swallowing mechanism and voice box using an endoscope. |
73 | $211 | $476 |
| Swallowing and voice box sensory function evaluation This procedure evaluates how well you swallow and the sensory function of your voice box using an endoscope. It involves recording and interpreting the results of the examination. |
73 | $37 | $139 |
| Voice and resonance analysis Evaluation of how voice and resonance are produced. This procedure assesses the mechanics of sound generation without specifying a clinical purpose. |
55 | $99 | $356 |
| Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function. |
52 | $192 | $679 |
| Endoscopic sinus dilation A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow. |
49 | $612 | $11,409 |
| 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. |
46 | $47 | $113 |
| Speech and language therapy Treatment for disorders affecting speech, language, voice, communication, and hearing processing. |
40 | $66 | $294 |
| Endoscopic control of nosebleed A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area. |
31 | $244 | $610 |
| 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. |
30 | $158 | $403 |
| Nasal growth removal or destruction This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils. |
22 | $589 | $3,440 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
22 | $358 | $2,684 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
21 | $58 | $168 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
19 | $25 | $221 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
19 | $100 | $391 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
18 | $10 | $66 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
17 | $74 | $300 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
16 | $20 | $40 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
14 | $37 | $303 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
11 | $216 | $10,115 |
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 ↗$7,477
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,068/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NY for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
178
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
$7,477 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,044
2023
$899
2022
$1,397
2021
$2,408
2020
$704
2019
$665
2018
$361
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$430
Optinose US, Inc.
$143
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
Medtronic, Inc.
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$85
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$69
PFIZER INC.
$24
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$24
Phadia US Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$3,954
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$522
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$453
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$350
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$323
Optinose US, Inc.
$281
Neurent Medical Limited
$242
Medtronic, Inc.
$212
Acclarent, Inc
$192
Aerin Medical Inc.
$179
GENZYME CORPORATION
$176
OptiNose US, Inc.
$135
ABBVIE INC.
$85
ALK-Abello, Inc
$65
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
Phadia US Inc.
$48
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$37
PFIZER INC.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT SE INFLATION DEVICE · ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device · AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM · BOTOX · CIPRODEX · CLARIFIX · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · Coblation - Laryngeal Wands · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SETS · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS MEDICAL FOCESS SINUSCOPE · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · FOCESS HD WIRELESS CAMERA · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · MINIFESS BLAKESLEY FORCEPS STRAIGHT · Mupirocin Cream · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NUVENT · Odactra · Otiprio · PROPEL · RELIEVA SCOUT Multi-Sinus Dilation System · Relieva Tract · Ryaltris · SHAVER SYSTEM · SINUVA · THROMBIN-JMI · TruDi NAV Cable · VIVAER STYLUS · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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
Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
400
Per 100K population
28.8
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
CHSLI ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
2.0 mi
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. Capo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Capo experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Capo performed 3,602 allergy skin test 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. Capo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Capo received a total of $7,477 from 23 companies across 178 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. Capo's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Levittown?
Dr. Capo's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Capo) 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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