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Dr. Aziz Basem Nicholas Qandah, D.O.
Neurological Surgery · New Hartford, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Qandah 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. Qandah
Dr. Aziz Basem Nicholas Qandah is a neurological surgery specialist in New Hartford, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Qandah performed 6,778 Medicare services across 3,933 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Qandah received a total of $1,197,121 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 386 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Qandah 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NY
$1,197,121 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,778
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for neurological surgery
3,933
Unique beneficiaries
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,909 | $1 | $4 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
474 | $0 | $6 |
| 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. |
447 | $192 | $700 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
371 | $62 | $287 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
338 | $103 | $550 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
283 | $37 | $200 |
| 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. |
226 | $93 | $655 |
| 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. |
202 | $68 | $450 |
| 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. |
170 | $75 | $250 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
162 | $89 | $550 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
162 | $215 | $500 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
158 | $36 | $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. |
125 | $141 | $632 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
122 | $93 | $696 |
| MRI of lower spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
121 | $164 | $1,036 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
109 | $112 | $550 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
100 | $101 | $928 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
99 | $22 | $100 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
92 | $194 | $764 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
88 | $181 | $1,100 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
65 | $88 | $550 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
64 | $18 | $200 |
| 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. |
63 | $43 | $261 |
| MRI of upper spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
59 | $173 | $1,100 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
58 | $21 | $200 |
| 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. |
48 | $120 | $588 |
| 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. |
48 | $128 | $642 |
| 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. |
46 | $66 | $360 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
41 | $298 | $4,146 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
38 | $1,343 | $10,000 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
36 | $162 | $1,940 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
32 | $4,361 | $12,000 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
32 | $159 | $741 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
28 | $4,477 | $12,000 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
28 | $338 | $1,635 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $136 | $1,332 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
28 | $39 | $152 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
23 | $105 | $1,000 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
22 | $179 | $1,784 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
22 | $184 | $854 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 21 | $1,196 | $10,968 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
21 | $161 | $2,244 |
| MRI of spinal canal with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the central spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
21 | $170 | $550 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
18 | $428 | $4,250 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of spinal bone to release pressure on the lower spinal cord or nerves, and/or the removal of a spinal disc. |
17 | $644 | $6,722 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
15 | $78 | $366 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
14 | $38 | $216 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
14 | $582 | $8,152 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
13 | $1,108 | $3,286 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $141 | $500 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
11 | $989 | $8,796 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment Surgical removal of part of the spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in one segment. |
11 | $497 | $4,932 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 1 view A single X-ray image captures the entire middle and lower sections of the spine. This imaging technique uses electromagnetic radiation to create pictures of the bones in the back. |
11 | $22 | $200 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
11 | $120 | $550 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
62.9% medium
35.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,197,121
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $171,017/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
386
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$769,108 (64.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$413,583 (34.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,573 (0.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,857 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$122,651
2023
$138,700
2022
$192,422
2021
$123,475
2020
$111,158
2019
$247,554
2018
$261,161
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$77,608
Globus Medical, Inc.
$36,430
Baxter Healthcare
$7,573
Boston Scientific Corporation
$361
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$290
Curiteva, Inc.
$159
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$100
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$79
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$30
Aesculap, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$352,743
Precision Spine, Inc.
$327,155
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$134,952
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$96,053
Choice Spine, LLC
$95,005
PRECISION SPINE, INC.
$80,327
Xenco Medical LLC
$47,291
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$31,213
Baxter Healthcare
$17,151
Synergy Biomedical, LLC
$9,000
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,499
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$1,043
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$437
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$367
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$366
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$332
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$167
Curiteva, Inc.
$159
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$100
TELA Bio, Inc.
$88
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$79
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$77
7D Surgical Inc.
$71
Brainlab, Inc.
$66
GE HEALTHCARE
$48
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$45
GS Solutions, Inc.
$44
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$38
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$30
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Aesculap, Inc.
$21
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
SI-BONE, Inc.
$13
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
SI-BONE, INC.
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Centinel Spine, LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 68.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · ALTERA · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · ANDEXXA · AVISTA · Atoll · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · BOTOX · Blackhawk · CODMAN CERTAS · COMIRNATY · CREO · CREO MCS · CREO Threaded · CellerateRx · CoverEdge 32 · DSUVIA · ELAN 4 · EXCELSIUS · EXCELSIUS GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius Spine 1.1 · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FLOSEAL · Fenestrated · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · General - Vascular Access · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · IFUSE IMPLANT · Image Guided Surgical Device · Intracept · MIDAS REX · Mariner · Mariner MIS · Medical Device · NURTEC ODT · NanoMetalene Technology · NorthStar OCT · OSTENE · OsteoStrand Plus · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PERCLOT · Reform · Reform HA Coated Pedicle Screw System · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · STALIF M-Ti · STARLING SYSTEM · SYPHER ALIF SYSTEM · Sideloading · Superion · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TISSEEL · VEO · Vault C · Vu aPOD Prime · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for neurological surgery in NY.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$68,819
Nearest hospital
MOHAWK VALLEY PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
8.2 mi
8.2 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. Qandah is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of NY peers, with 17 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. Qandah experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Qandah performed 1,909 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Qandah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Qandah received a total of $1,197,121 from 39 companies across 386 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. Qandah's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in New Hartford?
Dr. Qandah's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. Qandah) 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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