Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Esther Lipstein-Kresch, MD
Rheumatology · New Hyde Park, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Lipstein-Kresch
Dr. Esther Lipstein-Kresch is a rheumatology specialist in New Hyde Park, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lipstein-Kresch performed 35,163 Medicare services across 5,201 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lipstein-Kresch received a total of $5,006 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 264 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Lipstein-Kresch 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 9% volume in NY
$5,006 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗35,163
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for rheumatology
5,201
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 19,981 | $19 | $88 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
6,825 | $34 | $164 |
| 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. |
869 | $112 | $418 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
813 | $1 | $5 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
743 | $8 | $32 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
563 | $46 | $378 |
| 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. |
524 | $79 | $290 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
484 | $10 | $43 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
411 | $3 | $10 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
385 | $13 | $65 |
| 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. |
364 | $8 | $33 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
363 | $13 | $49 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
327 | $120 | $623 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
285 | $29 | $114 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
263 | $101 | $487 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
230 | $6 | $41 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
206 | $2 | $10 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
171 | $62 | $275 |
| 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. |
160 | $141 | $586 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
155 | $58 | $335 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
148 | $63 | $465 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of forearm, finger, hand, or foot A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density in the forearm, finger, hand, or foot. This test helps assess bone strength and risk of fracture. |
135 | $38 | $150 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
118 | $59 | $294 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
76 | $121 | $685 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
66 | $44 | $287 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
62 | $47 | $395 |
| 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. |
60 | $159 | $556 |
| 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. |
48 | $50 | $180 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
37 | $40 | $160 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 31 | $6 | $30 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
31 | $14 | $54 |
| 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. |
29 | $4 | $19 |
| 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. |
29 | $97 | $393 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 26 | $192 | $755 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
23 | $0 | $7 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
22 | $51 | $349 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
22 | $15 | $70 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
21 | $13 | $64 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
20 | $10 | $40 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
19 | $6 | $26 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
18 | $16 | $73 |
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.
20.7% high complexity
63.7% medium
15.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,006
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $715/year across 7 years
Top 39% in NY for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
264
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
$4,828 (96.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$178 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$908
2023
$979
2022
$1,360
2021
$663
2020
$82
2019
$615
2018
$399
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$324
ABBVIE INC.
$279
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$102
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$99
PFIZER INC.
$65
Amgen Inc.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 77.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,120
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,028
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$682
PFIZER INC.
$321
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$297
Celgene Corporation
$248
AbbVie, Inc.
$239
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$236
AbbVie Inc.
$185
Amgen Inc.
$168
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$81
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$36
Bioventus LLC
$31
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$24
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$22
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 56.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Enbrel · GELSYN-3 · HUMIRA · Humira · KRYSTEXXA · MONOVISC · Mitigare · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · PREVNAR - 13 · RAYOS · REDITREX · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TREMFYA · XELJANZ · Zerviate
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
354
Per 100K population
25.5
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
1.3 mi
1.3 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. Lipstein-Kresch is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lipstein-Kresch experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lipstein-Kresch performed 19,981 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Lipstein-Kresch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lipstein-Kresch received a total of $5,006 from 21 companies across 264 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. Lipstein-Kresch's costs compare to other rheumatologists in New Hyde Park?
Dr. Lipstein-Kresch's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Lipstein-Kresch) 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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