Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nelson Wong, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Middletown, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wong 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. Wong
Dr. Nelson Wong is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Middletown, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wong performed 12,730 Medicare services across 1,887 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wong received a total of $5,399 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 251 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Wong 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
$5,399 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,730
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,887
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
2,634 | $20 | $55 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
1,609 | $8 | $35 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 1,576 | $18 | $60 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space. This procedure delivers 1 mg of the substance directly into the affected joint. |
1,560 | $8 | $35 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
1,323 | $28 | $60 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
646 | $71 | $150 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
558 | $0 | $1 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
525 | $0 | $10 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
338 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
295 | $68 | $150 |
| 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. |
166 | $83 | $250 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
163 | $5 | $19 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 160 | $0 | $12 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
140 | $0 | $12 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
134 | $61 | $156 |
| 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. |
120 | $101 | $210 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 109 | $59 | $150 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
102 | $31 | $159 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
92 | $221 | $593 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 85 | $80 | $225 |
| 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. |
82 | $130 | $280 |
| 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. |
74 | $181 | $360 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
55 | $154 | $670 |
| 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. |
50 | $99 | $190 |
| 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. |
32 | $79 | $200 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
26 | $209 | $496 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
26 | $109 | $269 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
24 | $12 | $15 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
14 | $115 | $295 |
| Hip joint contrast injection for imaging A contrast dye is injected into the hip joint to enhance visibility during medical imaging procedures. |
12 | $207 | $480 |
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.
4.1% high complexity
26.4% medium
69.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,399
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $771/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NY for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
251
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
$5,399 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$569
2023
$748
2022
$693
2021
$713
2020
$1,070
2019
$941
2018
$665
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$231
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
PFIZER INC.
$70
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$60
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Hollister Incorporated
$25
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$25
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$723
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$346
Medtronic, Inc.
$338
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$317
Allergan Inc.
$316
ABBVIE INC.
$311
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$304
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$226
AbbVie Inc.
$189
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$178
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$148
SI-BONE, Inc.
$138
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$133
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Mallinckrodt LLC
$125
180 Medical, Inc.
$125
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$103
PFIZER INC.
$96
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$84
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$84
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$62
Lilly USA, LLC
$54
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$54
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$49
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$40
Metacel Pharmaceuticals LLC
$40
Biogen, Inc.
$40
SI-BONE, INC.
$40
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$40
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$39
SeaPearl Inc
$35
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$35
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Lundbeck LLC
$27
Hollister Incorporated
$25
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$25
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$21
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Bioventus LLC
$15
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$14
Egalet US Inc
$13
Coloplast Corp
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Belbuca · CENTERPIECE PLATE FIXATION SYSTEM · Cambia · Durolane · Dysport · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EUFLEXXA · FORTEO · GENTLECATH · Gralise · HYMOVIS · HYSINGLA ER · Horizant · Hymovis · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LYRICA · LYVISPAH · Licart · MONOVISC · Morphabond ER · NURTEC ODT · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Nuedexta · OFIRMEV · ORTHOVISC · OTREXUP · Ozobax · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · RESTORE · SPINRAZA · SPRIX · SYMPROIC · SYNVISC-ONE · Santyl · SpeediCath · TRILURON · Tirosint · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · VaPro Plus Pocket · XTAMPZA · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
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 8% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in NY.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$96,497
Nearest hospital
GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Wong is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Wong experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wong performed 2,634 physical therapy exercise, per 15 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. Wong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wong received a total of $5,399 from 50 companies across 251 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. Wong's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Middletown?
Dr. Wong's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Wong) 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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