Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Ramek, M.D.
Optician · New Hyde Park, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ramek
Dr. Joseph Ramek is an optician specialist in New Hyde Park, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramek performed 61,924 Medicare services across 3,791 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramek received a total of $12,483 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ramek 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 1% volume in NY
$12,483 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗61,924
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for optician
3,791
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
40,800 | $0 | $5 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
6,100 | $6 | $29 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,219 | $8 | $32 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
1,900 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,792 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
1,495 | $111 | $414 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,371 | $1 | $5 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
885 | $10 | $43 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
642 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
491 | $160 | $563 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
412 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
375 | $13 | $64 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
301 | $15 | $80 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
266 | $13 | $65 |
| Iron level test | 258 | $6 | $30 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
258 | $9 | $50 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
252 | $126 | $685 |
| 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. |
238 | $1 | $5 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
205 | $12 | $104 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
190 | $70 | $380 |
| 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. |
184 | $61 | $335 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
176 | $19 | $84 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 167 | $191 | $753 |
| 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. |
146 | $81 | $287 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
128 | $1 | $9 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
117 | $27 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
94 | $15 | $70 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
78 | $8 | $30 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
72 | $7 | $39 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
67 | $1 | $5 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
65 | $4 | $18 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
57 | $12 | $47 |
| 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. |
36 | $145 | $592 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
32 | $162 | $860 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
28 | $16 | $73 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
27 | $6 | $30 |
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.
67.2% high complexity
18.1% medium
14.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,483
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,783/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
126
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,758 (62.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,392 (19.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,576 (12.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$757 (6.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,391
2023
$1,758
2022
$380
2021
$1,651
2020
$1,999
2019
$1,290
2018
$4,013
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$757
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$569
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$3,019
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,956
Celgene Corporation
$1,537
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$1,526
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$961
AbbVie Inc.
$821
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$568
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$282
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$228
GENZYME CORPORATION
$180
Genentech USA, Inc.
$157
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$150
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$144
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$107
AbbVie, Inc.
$106
United Therapeutics Corporation
$100
SOBI, INC
$100
PFIZER INC.
$95
Incyte Corporation
$86
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$64
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$64
Lilly USA, LLC
$60
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$50
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$25
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Exelixis Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BENDEKA · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · DARZALEX · Doptelet · ELITEK · Fulphila · GAZYVA · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · Imbruvica · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · MEKINIST · MONOFERRIC · MYRISK · OJJAARA · OPDIVO · Oral Paclitaxel · PIQRAY · PROMACTA · Perjeta · Pomalyst · REBLOZYL · Revlimid · SOLIRIS · Stivarga · TECENTRIQ · ULTOMIRIS · UNITUXIN · VENCLEXTA · VPRIV · Venclexta · XALKORI · XTANDI · ZEJULA
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 →
The majority of payments (62%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
16,382
Per 100K population
1180.1
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. Ramek is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Ramek experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramek performed 40,800 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Ramek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramek received a total of $12,483 from 29 companies across 126 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. Ramek's costs compare to other opticians in New Hyde Park?
Dr. Ramek's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Ramek) 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.
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