Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gerard Varlotta, D.O
Sports Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · New York, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Varlotta
Dr. Gerard Varlotta is a sports medicine physician in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Varlotta performed 18,691 Medicare services across 1,569 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Varlotta received a total of $6,828 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 367 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (preventive medicine) physician. 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. Varlotta 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 50% volume in NY
$6,828 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,691
Medicare services
Top 50% in NY for sports medicine (preventive medicine) physician
1,569
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) | 8,544 | $7 | $17 |
| 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. |
7,000 | $5 | $10 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 895 | $6 | $50 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
544 | $0 | $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. |
458 | $106 | $175 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
213 | $58 | $362 |
| 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. |
163 | $138 | $400 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
162 | $101 | $250 |
| 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. |
150 | $85 | $400 |
| 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. |
48 | $229 | $700 |
| 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. |
48 | $117 | $450 |
| 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. |
46 | $78 | $150 |
| 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. |
44 | $298 | $600 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
43 | $135 | $300 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
37 | $116 | $300 |
| Chemical nerve block for trunk muscles, 6 or more Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze six or more muscles on the trunk. |
33 | $113 | $650 |
| Contrast injection for shoulder joint imaging A contrast dye is injected into the shoulder joint to enhance imaging studies. This helps visualize the joint structures more clearly during the procedure. |
32 | $156 | $400 |
| Radiologist review of hip joint image A radiologist examines and interprets an image of the hip joint to assess its condition. |
32 | $130 | $250 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
30 | $9 | $50 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
25 | $46 | $196 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
24 | $174 | $650 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $31 | $250 |
| 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. |
19 | $182 | $475 |
| Contrast injection for wrist imaging A contrast dye is injected into the wrist to enhance visibility during an imaging procedure. |
17 | $186 | $300 |
| 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. |
17 | $76 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
16 | $232 | $600 |
| 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 | $121 | $450 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $11 | $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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,828
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $975/year across 7 years
1.0× state median for specialty
36
Companies
367
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
$6,828 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,127
2023
$1,102
2022
$1,031
2021
$978
2020
$905
2019
$860
2018
$825
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$679
Medtronic, Inc.
$175
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$104
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$40
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$26
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$1,358
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,000
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$853
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$642
Horizon Pharma plc
$364
Stryker Corporation
$327
PFIZER INC.
$275
Medtronic, Inc.
$251
Almatica Pharma LLC
$213
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$163
Allergan, Inc.
$147
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$124
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$120
Bioventus LLC
$107
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Allergan Inc.
$79
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$64
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$58
DJO, LLC
$53
AbbVie Inc.
$50
Zyla Life Sciences
$50
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$45
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$28
SI-BONE, Inc.
$28
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$26
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$23
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$22
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$20
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$16
Baudax Bio Inc.
$15
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · AQUAMANTYS · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CMF · DUEXIS · Durolane · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · FLECTOR · GRALISE · Gralise · HORIZANT · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Horizant · Hymovis · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LICART · LORZONE · LYRICA · Licart · METHYLPHENIDATE 72 · MONOVISC · NALOCET · NAPRELAN · Nucynta ER · NucyntaER · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · RAYOS · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Tirosint · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VIVLODEX · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · ZORVOLEX · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zipsor · iFuse Implant
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
Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER
0.6 mi
0.6 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. Varlotta is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Varlotta experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Varlotta performed 8,544 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. Varlotta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Varlotta received a total of $6,828 from 36 companies across 367 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. Varlotta's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in New York?
Dr. Varlotta's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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. Varlotta) 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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