Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Barrett, DO, MS
Family Medicine · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Barrett 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. Barrett
Dr. James Barrett is a family medicine specialist in New York, NY, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barrett performed 1,815 Medicare services across 1,363 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barrett received a total of $2,905 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Barrett 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NY
$2,905 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,815
Medicare services
Top 14% in NY for family medicine
1,363
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~227 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 (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. |
299 | $100 | $283 |
| 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. |
231 | $75 | $200 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
97 | $34 | $106 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
96 | $39 | $100 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
95 | $52 | $136 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
71 | $3 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
68 | $99 | $304 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
67 | $76 | $201 |
| 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. |
66 | $110 | $298 |
| 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. |
59 | $12 | $31 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
58 | $41 | $113 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
54 | $134 | $378 |
| 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. |
51 | $36 | $93 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
51 | $97 | $243 |
| 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. |
51 | $118 | $274 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
49 | $128 | $358 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
48 | $34 | $89 |
| Annual depression screening | 45 | $21 | $41 |
| 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. |
42 | $89 | $230 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
39 | $50 | $124 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
26 | $69 | $197 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
25 | $27 | $58 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
24 | $142 | $290 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 22 | $21 | $42 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
20 | $243 | $688 |
| 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. |
19 | $79 | $271 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
17 | $1 | $5 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
13 | $31 | $88 |
| 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. |
12 | $132 | $366 |
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 ↗$2,905
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $726/year across 4 years
Top 18% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
178
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
$2,885 (99.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$20 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$308
2023
$911
2022
$1,155
2021
$532
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$84
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$77
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 67.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$281
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$261
Novo Nordisk Inc
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$226
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$219
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$209
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$186
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$181
PFIZER INC.
$132
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$131
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$119
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$100
Amgen Inc.
$89
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
Abbott Laboratories
$73
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
Eisai Inc.
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Mannkind Corporation
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$14
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AFREZZA · AREXVY · CREON · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · Epclusa · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE INSULINX · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GARDASIL 9 · Heplisav-B · JARDIANCE · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRUMENBA · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,175
Per 100K population
195.0
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
NY EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY OF MOUNT SINAI
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Barrett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of NY peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Barrett experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barrett performed 299 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Barrett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barrett received a total of $2,905 from 31 companies across 178 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. Barrett's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in New York?
Dr. Barrett's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Barrett) 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.
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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