Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Slavina Gardella, M.D
Optician · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gardella 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. Gardella
Dr. Slavina Gardella is an optician specialist in New Hyde Park, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gardella performed 17,350 Medicare services across 1,449 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gardella received a total of $21,222 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1164 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Gardella 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 4% volume in NY
$21,222 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,350
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for optician
1,449
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
15,300 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
397 | $81 | $125 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
276 | $1 | $8 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
131 | $11 | $25 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
131 | $364 | $500 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
88 | $204 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
88 | $211 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
88 | $155 | $375 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
82 | $54 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
80 | $136 | $400 |
| 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. |
80 | $91 | $575 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
75 | $156 | $850 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
70 | $54 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 64 | $193 | $300 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
52 | $76 | $360 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
46 | $97 | $600 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
45 | $10 | $93 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 43 | $240 | $350 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
42 | $36 | $135 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
42 | $122 | $182 |
| 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. |
23 | $196 | $720 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the legs and measuring the sites where stimulation is applied. |
23 | $149 | $400 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in arms Skin electrodes are placed on the arms to measure the response to stimulation at specific sites. |
20 | $171 | $360 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
19 | $229 | $780 |
| Continuous EEG brain wave monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain over an extended period. It is used to monitor brain function continuously. |
15 | $202 | $400 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours This procedure records brain wave activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) while simultaneously capturing video footage for a duration of 12 to 26 hours. |
15 | $218 | $400 |
| VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
15 | $190 | $350 |
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 ↗$21,222
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,032/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
75
Companies
1,164
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
$20,865 (98.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$357 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,705
2023
$3,287
2022
$2,936
2021
$3,937
2020
$2,528
2019
$3,003
2018
$2,826
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,006
PFIZER INC.
$339
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$276
Medtronic, Inc.
$212
Lundbeck LLC
$167
SK Life Science, Inc.
$154
UCB, Inc.
$84
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$72
Eisai Inc.
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Neurelis, Inc.
$47
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$22
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$22
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
CSL Behring
$18
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Microtransponder, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$2,649
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,759
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,663
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,040
Amgen Inc.
$951
UCB, Inc.
$907
SK Life Science, Inc.
$875
Allergan, Inc.
$734
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$734
Allergan Inc.
$687
PFIZER INC.
$671
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$623
Biogen, Inc.
$576
GENZYME CORPORATION
$509
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$495
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$475
AbbVie Inc.
$446
Lundbeck LLC
$396
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$335
US WorldMeds, LLC
$310
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$304
Lilly USA, LLC
$299
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$260
Grifols USA, LLC
$258
Eisai Inc.
$226
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$182
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$177
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$166
Neurelis, Inc.
$143
Genentech USA, Inc.
$137
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$133
EMD Serono, Inc.
$126
Mallinckrodt LLC
$122
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$101
Corium, LLC
$98
Bausch Health US, LLC
$98
EISAI INC.
$95
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$91
ARGENX US, INC.
$90
CSL Behring
$83
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$82
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$74
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$71
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$65
Abbott Laboratories
$63
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$60
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$60
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$59
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$58
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$45
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
GE HealthCare
$40
Zogenix Inc.
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$27
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Zyla Life Sciences
$21
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$19
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$19
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$17
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Microtransponder, Inc.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
GE HEALTHCARE
$13
MDD US Operations, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (98%) 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 optician in NY.
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. Gardella is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Gardella experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gardella performed 15,300 botox injection, per unit 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. Gardella receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gardella received a total of $21,222 from 75 companies across 1,164 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. Gardella's costs compare to other opticians in New Hyde Park?
Dr. Gardella's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Gardella) 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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