Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jonathan Charney, M.D.
Optician · 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. Charney 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. Charney
Dr. Jonathan Charney is an optician specialist in New York, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Charney performed 3,544 Medicare services across 2,273 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Charney received a total of $20,935 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 398 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. Charney 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in NY
$20,935 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,544
Medicare services
Top 21% in NY for optician
2,273
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
794 | $49 | $101 |
| 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. |
668 | $77 | $443 |
| 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. |
451 | $111 | $397 |
| 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. |
185 | $108 | $194 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
181 | $97 | $275 |
| 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. |
179 | $35 | $200 |
| 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. |
164 | $147 | $389 |
| 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. |
163 | $117 | $200 |
| 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. |
142 | $149 | $475 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
118 | $352 | $600 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
114 | $78 | $141 |
| 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. |
112 | $251 | $480 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
110 | $44 | $93 |
| 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. |
60 | $89 | $1,040 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
51 | $413 | $800 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 37 | $194 | $457 |
| 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. |
15 | $259 | $1,802 |
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 ↗$20,935
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,991/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.
53
Companies
398
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
$19,842 (94.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$714 (3.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$379 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,140
2023
$2,965
2022
$3,311
2021
$2,663
2020
$2,009
2019
$4,211
2018
$3,636
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$303
Amgen Inc.
$301
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$242
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$239
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$150
Eisai Inc.
$149
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$138
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$122
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Biogen, Inc.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$39
SK Life Science, Inc.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$24
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 39.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biogen, Inc.
$1,453
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,158
AbbVie Inc.
$1,138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,136
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$1,117
Amgen Inc.
$982
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$925
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$821
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$715
Allergan, Inc.
$692
UCB, Inc.
$653
Lundbeck LLC
$647
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$638
PFIZER INC.
$616
ABBVIE INC.
$585
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$537
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$485
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$484
Celgene Corporation
$467
GENZYME CORPORATION
$455
Lilly USA, LLC
$423
Allergan Inc.
$383
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$352
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$300
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$281
Boston Scientific Corporation
$276
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$250
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$245
Corium, LLC
$242
US WorldMeds, LLC
$208
SK Life Science, Inc.
$169
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$165
AbbVie, Inc.
$157
Eisai Inc.
$149
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$147
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$140
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$138
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$125
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
CSL Behring
$125
Genentech USA, Inc.
$122
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$105
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
EMD Serono, Inc.
$37
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$34
MDD US Operations, LLC
$31
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 17.9% 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 (95%) 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
16,274
Per 100K population
999.8
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
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. Charney is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of NY peers, with 19 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. Charney experienced with telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Charney performed 794 telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes 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. Charney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Charney received a total of $20,935 from 53 companies across 398 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. Charney's costs compare to other opticians in New York?
Dr. Charney's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Charney) 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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