Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Teresa Farrugia, DO
Neurology · Massapequa, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Farrugia 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. Farrugia
Dr. Teresa Farrugia is a neurology specialist in Massapequa, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farrugia performed 22,423 Medicare services across 893 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farrugia received a total of $15,822 from 86 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 854 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Farrugia 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 3% volume in NY
$15,822 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,423
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for neurology
893
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
18,400 | $5 | $8 |
| AbobotulinumtoxinA injection, 5 units An injection of abobotulinumtoxinA administered in a quantity of 5 units. |
2,520 | $7 | $10 |
| 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. |
647 | $108 | $248 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 135 | $4 | $6 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
126 | $45 | $165 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
75 | $210 | $385 |
| 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. |
68 | $138 | $385 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
58 | $94 | $330 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
41 | $208 | $385 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
41 | $215 | $385 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
41 | $158 | $210 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
36 | $12 | $28 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
36 | $369 | $495 |
| Additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing This code represents an additional 30-minute increment for administering psychological or neuropsychological tests. It is used to bill for time beyond the initial testing period. |
34 | $36 | $82 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
32 | $151 | $275 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
24 | $56 | $385 |
| 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. |
18 | $74 | $165 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
17 | $265 | $550 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
16 | $176 | $220 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
15 | $118 | $192 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
15 | $40 | $82 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 15 | $232 | $300 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
13 | $233 | $440 |
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 ↗$15,822
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,260/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NY for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
86
Companies
854
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
$15,380 (97.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$442 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,502
2023
$1,787
2022
$2,468
2021
$2,809
2020
$2,141
2019
$2,336
2018
$2,779
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$346
PFIZER INC.
$135
Lundbeck LLC
$106
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Biogen, Inc.
$84
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$76
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$64
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$63
Amgen Inc.
$51
EMD Serono, Inc.
$46
ARGENX US, INC.
$44
UCB, Inc.
$41
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$35
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$35
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$23
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
Eisai Inc.
$18
Neurelis, Inc.
$18
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eisai Inc.
$1,326
ABBVIE INC.
$1,013
Biogen, Inc.
$1,003
UCB, Inc.
$850
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$778
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$622
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$528
Lundbeck LLC
$466
EISAI INC.
$451
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$363
Allergan, Inc.
$324
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$322
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$321
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$319
GENZYME CORPORATION
$310
Amgen Inc.
$298
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$294
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$272
AbbVie Inc.
$265
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$254
EMD Serono, Inc.
$251
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$241
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$227
PFIZER INC.
$227
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Lilly USA, LLC
$179
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$175
Neurelis, Inc.
$164
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$154
Shire North American Group Inc
$148
ARGENX US, INC.
$147
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$146
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$140
GE HEALTHCARE
$130
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$124
SK Life Science, Inc.
$123
Promius Pharma LLC
$122
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$114
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$93
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$90
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Allergan Inc.
$88
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$87
Celgene Corporation
$74
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$73
Bausch Health US, LLC
$71
Corium, LLC
$69
Mallinckrodt LLC
$68
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$68
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$68
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$67
Almatica Pharma LLC
$66
Egalet US Inc
$64
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$64
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$63
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$58
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Grifols USA, LLC
$49
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$49
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$37
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$35
GE HealthCare
$33
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$31
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$29
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$21
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$20
Tris Pharma Inc
$19
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$18
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$14
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 21.1% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
305
Per 100K population
22.0
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL CENTER, INC.
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Farrugia is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Farrugia experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farrugia performed 18,400 botox injection, per unit 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. Farrugia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farrugia received a total of $15,822 from 86 companies across 854 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. Farrugia's costs compare to other neurologists in Massapequa?
Dr. Farrugia's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Farrugia) 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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