Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Ryder, D.O.
Family Medicine · Medford, 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. Ryder 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. Ryder
Dr. Michael Ryder is a family medicine specialist in Medford, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ryder performed 4,726 Medicare services across 2,218 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ryder received a total of $5,906 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 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. Ryder 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$5,906 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,726
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for family medicine
2,218
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
2,670 | $68 | $238 |
| 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. |
422 | $108 | $416 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
334 | $36 | $132 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
285 | $168 | $561 |
| 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. |
205 | $75 | $290 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
124 | $124 | $441 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
103 | $36 | $84 |
| 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. |
98 | $195 | $570 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
91 | $152 | $409 |
| 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. |
76 | $72 | $96 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes This service involves care coordination and management activities performed by a healthcare professional to prepare a patient for discharge from a nursing facility. It requires more than 30 minutes of time spent on these activities. |
56 | $119 | $402 |
| 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. |
53 | $283 | $795 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the management of a patient's discharge from a nursing facility. It applies when the total time spent on discharge activities is 30 minutes or less. |
52 | $75 | $269 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
52 | $36 | $76 |
| 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. |
39 | $12 | $55 |
| 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. |
31 | $2 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
22 | $75 | $190 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
13 | $39 | $144 |
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 ↗$5,906
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $844/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
355
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
$5,906 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$749
2023
$503
2022
$538
2021
$228
2020
$356
2019
$1,700
2018
$1,832
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$169
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
PFIZER INC.
$79
Novo Nordisk Inc
$65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$47
Lundbeck LLC
$38
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$25
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$738
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$512
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$454
PFIZER INC.
$451
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$327
Lilly USA, LLC
$318
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$298
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$293
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$229
Allergan Inc.
$215
ABBVIE INC.
$205
AbbVie Inc.
$192
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$139
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$124
Amgen Inc.
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$116
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$76
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$64
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$61
Allergan, Inc.
$60
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$47
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Lundbeck LLC
$38
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$36
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$36
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$35
Boston Scientific Corporation
$33
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$27
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$25
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
UCB, Inc.
$21
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Bioventus LLC
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
VistaPharm, Inc.
$14
Quidel Corporation
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
472
Per 100K population
30.9
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
4.4 mi
4.4 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. Ryder is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NY peers, with 19 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. Ryder experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ryder performed 2,670 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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. Ryder receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ryder received a total of $5,906 from 47 companies across 355 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. Ryder's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Medford?
Dr. Ryder's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Ryder) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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