Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Freeman, MD
Family Medicine · Liverpool, 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. Freeman 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. Freeman
Dr. Gary Freeman is a family medicine specialist in Liverpool, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Freeman performed 6,999 Medicare services across 4,459 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Freeman received a total of $14,156 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 975 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. Freeman 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 2% volume in NY
$14,156 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,999
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for family medicine
4,459
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~350 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 (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. |
917 | $85 | $191 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
868 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
630 | $7 | $23 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
614 | $10 | $64 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
554 | $13 | $53 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
313 | $124 | $240 |
| 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. |
267 | $9 | $70 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
235 | $9 | $31 |
| 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. |
220 | $59 | $130 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
137 | $48 | $66 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
134 | $36 | $60 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
130 | $1 | $4 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
128 | $8 | $46 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
128 | $30 | $40 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
120 | $16 | $47 |
| 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. |
109 | $71 | $83 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
82 | $62 | $135 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 82 | $18 | $27 |
| Annual depression screening | 80 | $18 | $40 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
76 | $9 | $47 |
| 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. |
74 | $6 | $16 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
73 | $5 | $15 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
72 | $32 | $85 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
71 | $5 | $14 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
71 | $5 | $14 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
65 | $17 | $70 |
| 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. |
60 | $2 | $16 |
| 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. |
44 | $157 | $265 |
| 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. |
43 | $38 | $96 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
38 | $8 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
37 | $15 | $43 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
35 | $47 | $143 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
34 | $76 | $192 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
32 | $13 | $43 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
31 | $14 | $43 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
30 | $23 | $140 |
| Iron level test | 28 | $6 | $19 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
28 | $12 | $28 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
27 | $19 | $53 |
| 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. |
23 | $39 | $70 |
| 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. |
22 | $4 | $18 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 22 | $19 | $35 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
22 | $29 | $73 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
21 | $5 | $8 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
20 | $4 | $21 |
| 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. |
20 | $162 | $260 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
17 | $29 | $64 |
| 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. |
16 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
16 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
16 | $120 | $225 |
| 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. |
15 | $263 | $370 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
14 | $40 | $83 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $30 | $55 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
13 | $6 | $16 |
| Stool test for blood A laboratory test that checks a stool sample for hidden blood using a chemical reaction. This test helps detect bleeding in the digestive tract. |
11 | $4 | $20 |
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 ↗$14,156
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,022/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
69
Companies
975
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
$14,051 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$104 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,286
2023
$2,229
2022
$2,772
2021
$2,218
2020
$1,331
2019
$1,709
2018
$1,610
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$387
ABBVIE INC.
$356
Abbott Laboratories
$224
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$191
PFIZER INC.
$161
Lilly USA, LLC
$160
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$103
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
Amgen Inc.
$50
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$34
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Dexcom, Inc.
$31
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,565
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,153
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,116
ABBVIE INC.
$1,081
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$824
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$721
Amgen Inc.
$662
PFIZER INC.
$626
Abbott Laboratories
$538
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$521
AbbVie Inc.
$399
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$373
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$342
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$313
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$304
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$296
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$236
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$184
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$182
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$171
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$167
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$143
Allergan, Inc.
$136
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$108
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$104
Almatica Pharma LLC
$102
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$97
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$81
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$78
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$72
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$58
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$58
MannKind Corporation
$53
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$53
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$42
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$34
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$34
Lundbeck LLC
$34
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$33
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$31
Genentech USA, Inc.
$31
Dexcom, Inc.
$31
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$30
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$27
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$26
Horizon Pharma plc
$24
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$20
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Phadia US Inc.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$12
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$12
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 27.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AFREZZA · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · APLENZIN · Aemcolo · Aimovig · Amitiza · Androgel · Auvelity · BAQSIMI · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · CREON · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cologuard Collection Kit · Crysvita · DUEXIS · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EZALLOR SPRINKLE · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · GLYXAMBI · GRALISE · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · INVOKANA · ImmunoCAP · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · KAPSPARGO · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LIVALO · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LOREEV XR · LYRICA · Livalo · MAVYRET · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NAPRELAN · NASCOBAL · NEXLETOL · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Nuedexta · Otezla · Otovel · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNJARDY · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Strensiq · Synthroid · TOUJEO · TOVIAZ · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TROKENDI XR · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Tirosint · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · Xofluza · Xultophy 100/3.6 · Yupelri · ZENPEP · ZOSTAVAX
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
304
Per 100K population
64.5
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Freeman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Freeman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Freeman performed 917 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Freeman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Freeman received a total of $14,156 from 69 companies across 975 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. Freeman's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Liverpool?
Dr. Freeman's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Freeman) 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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