Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Russell Dambra, MD
Endocrinology · 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. Dambra
Dr. Russell Dambra is an endocrinology specialist in New Hyde Park, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dambra performed 26,768 Medicare services across 12,307 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dambra received a total of $3,581 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Dambra 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 2% volume in NY
$3,581 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗26,768
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for endocrinology
12,307
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,671 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,608 | $108 | $389 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,545 | $10 | $26 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
1,466 | $10 | $26 |
| 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. |
1,438 | $8 | $19 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
1,378 | $9 | $23 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
1,377 | $17 | $42 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,366 | $13 | $33 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
1,358 | $16 | $42 |
| 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. |
1,167 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
1,165 | $6 | $16 |
| Glycated protein level test A blood test that measures the level of glycated protein to assess average blood sugar control over time. |
1,158 | $16 | $42 |
| C-peptide level test A blood test that measures the amount of C-peptide, a protein produced along with insulin, to help evaluate insulin production and diabetes management. |
1,154 | $20 | $52 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
949 | $16 | $41 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
828 | $11 | $29 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 780 | $19 | $50 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
662 | $5 | $13 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
634 | $6 | $14 |
| Lactic acid level | 587 | $11 | $29 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
481 | $14 | $36 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
479 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
455 | $40 | $103 |
| Collagen cross-links urine test A urine test used to evaluate bone health by measuring collagen cross-links. |
342 | $18 | $47 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
340 | $14 | $37 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
339 | $15 | $38 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
309 | $29 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
204 | $104 | $363 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
195 | $30 | $103 |
| 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. |
157 | $82 | $274 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
116 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
108 | $71 | $152 |
| 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. |
106 | $4 | $11 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
94 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
88 | $47 | $118 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 59 | $203 | $672 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
52 | $228 | $794 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
48 | $21 | $54 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
47 | $25 | $65 |
| Acute hepatitis panel A blood test that screens for markers of acute viral hepatitis infection. |
46 | $47 | $119 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
46 | $35 | $128 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
45 | $22 | $56 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
41 | $27 | $70 |
| 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. |
39 | $13 | $42 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 35 | $18 | $45 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
33 | $4 | $9 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
26 | $7 | $17 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
26 | $19 | $48 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
24 | $13 | $34 |
| Iron level test | 24 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
24 | $9 | $22 |
| Anterior pituitary gland evaluation panel A blood test panel that measures multiple hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland to assess its function. |
18 | $568 | $1,449 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
18 | $4 | $11 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
13 | $41 | $84 |
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 ↗$3,581
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $597/year across 6 years
Top 33% in NY for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
188
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
$3,581 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$853
2023
$453
2022
$44
2020
$473
2019
$775
2018
$983
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$108
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Lilly USA, LLC
$82
Radius Health, Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$52
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$51
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$45
Mannkind Corporation
$45
Amgen Inc.
$42
Avvisto Therapeutics, LLC
$36
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Corcept Therapeutics
$28
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$307
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$302
Amgen Inc.
$271
Lilly USA, LLC
$205
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$189
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
AbbVie, Inc.
$186
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Radius Health, Inc.
$129
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$112
Mannkind Corporation
$112
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$94
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$91
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$84
Corcept Therapeutics
$77
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$60
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$54
ABBVIE INC.
$52
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$45
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$43
MannKind Corporation
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Shire North American Group Inc
$38
Avvisto Therapeutics, LLC
$36
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$35
Valeritas, Inc.
$33
Eisai Inc.
$32
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$32
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$22
LifeScan, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$14
Insulet Corporation
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 24.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · Androgel · BAQSIMI · Belviq · CYCLOSET · Corlanor · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Korlym · LEQVIO · Livalo · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYCAPSSA · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA · NEXLETOL · OT Verio Reflect "One Touch Meter and Strips" · Omnipod · Otrexup · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Prolia · QUTENZA · RECORLEV · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMATULINE DEPOT · STRENSIQ · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Somatuline Depot · Strensiq · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · Tymlos · UNITHROID · V-GO · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XYOSTED · ZOMACTON · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
629
Per 100K population
45.3
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. Dambra is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Dambra experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dambra performed 1,671 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Dambra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dambra received a total of $3,581 from 43 companies across 188 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. Dambra's costs compare to other endocrinologists in New Hyde Park?
Dr. Dambra's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Dambra) 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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