Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Horacio Kaufmann, M.D.

Neurology · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
5 E 98TH ST, New York, NY 10029
2122417076
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1134190291 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kaufmann 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. Kaufmann

Dr. Horacio Kaufmann is a neurology specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaufmann performed 271 Medicare services across 227 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaufmann received a total of $95,879 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Kaufmann 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 ▲ 271 Medicare services $95,879 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
271
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in NY for neurology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
227
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~14 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
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.
53 $152 $720
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
38 $107 $200
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
36 $28 $75
Radiologist review of imaging guidance for blood sample removal
A radiologist reviews the imaging guidance used during the removal of a blood sample.
26 $97 $178
Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt
This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted.
26 $139 $960
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
24 $113 $235
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 24 $199 $900
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
23 $13 $177
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
21 $10 $60
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 ↗
$95,879
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,980/year across 6 years
Top 8% in NY for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
42
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
$71,447 (74.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,456 (14.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,975 (11.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,065
2023
$7,046
2022
$20,240
2021
$5,425
2019
$21,972
2018
$23,131

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
H. Lundbeck A S
$12,460
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$4,246
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
$700
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$580
Eli Lilly and Company
$80
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25,046
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
$17,071
H. Lundbeck A S
$14,735
Lundbeck LLC
$8,700
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$7,000
Biogen, Inc.
$6,772
Eli Lilly and Company
$4,755
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$4,246
PFIZER INC.
$3,918
Janssen Global Services, LLC
$2,160
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
$700
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$580
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$80
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · VYNDAQEL · Yupelri
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 (74%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for neurology in NY.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
1,282
Per 100K population
78.8
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Kaufmann is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven 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. Kaufmann experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaufmann performed 53 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 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. Kaufmann receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaufmann received a total of $95,879 from 14 companies across 42 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. Kaufmann's costs compare to other neurologists in New York?
Dr. Kaufmann's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Kaufmann) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →