Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD

Surgery · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
525 E 68TH ST STE M404, New York, NY 10065
2127465194
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1033206123 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Girardi

Dr. Leonard Girardi is a surgery specialist in New York, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Girardi performed 562 Medicare services across 561 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Girardi received a total of $6,309 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Girardi 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 14% volume in NY $6,309 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
562
Medicare services
Top 14% in NY for surgery
561
Unique beneficiaries
$847
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~30 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
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 233 $195 $700
Aortic valve replacement surgery
Surgical replacement of the aortic valve using a heart-lung machine to maintain blood circulation during the procedure.
 65 $1,422 $17,200
Ascending aorta repair with graft and valve suspension
Surgical repair of the ascending aorta using a graft, performed while the patient is on a heart-lung machine, including suspension of the aortic valve.
 38 $1,686 $18,300
Endoscopic vein harvest
A surgical procedure to remove a vein using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted through small incisions.
 35 $15 $700
Coronary artery bypass graft, 1 artery
Surgical procedure to bypass a blocked coronary artery using a graft from another artery. This restores blood flow to the heart muscle.
 32 $1,397 $15,700
Aortic arch repair with graft using heart-lung machine
Surgical repair of the aortic arch using a graft while the patient is on a heart-lung machine to maintain circulation.
 28 $2,942 $19,500
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.
 22 $151 $500
Coronary artery bypass or valve reoperation
A surgical procedure to repair or replace a coronary artery or heart valve during a reoperation performed more than one month after the original surgery.
 21 $502 $3,100
Ascending aorta repair with graft and heart reconstruction
Surgical repair of the ascending aorta using a graft, performed on a heart-lung machine, including replacement of the aortic root and reconstruction of the heart.
 21 $2,642 $18,600
Mitral valve replacement surgery
Surgical replacement of the mitral valve in the heart using a heart-lung machine to maintain circulation during the procedure.
 16 $2,516 $16,400
Coronary artery bypass graft, 1 graft
Surgery to create a new route for blood to flow around a blocked coronary artery using a vein or artery graft.
 15 $176 $1,500
Mitral valve replacement with artificial valve
Surgical replacement of the mitral valve with an artificial valve while the patient is on a heart-lung machine.
 13 $1,748 $16,700
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 12 $119 $500
Coronary artery bypass using vein graft, 1 graft
A surgical procedure to restore blood flow to the heart by creating a bypass using a vein graft from another part of the body for one blocked coronary artery.
 11 $927 $14,300
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.
37.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
62.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$6,309
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,577/year across 4 years
Top 25% in NY for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
3
Companies
11
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$3,170 (50.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,140 (49.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$1,495
2022
$1,675
2020
$88
2018
$3,052

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,495
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,170
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,883
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$257
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avalus · Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis · EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system · INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve
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 (50%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
1,605
Per 100K population
98.6
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN 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 2023
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. Girardi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NY), with research-focused industry engagement, 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. Girardi experienced with new patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Girardi performed 233 new patient office visit, complex (60-74 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. Girardi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Girardi received a total of $6,309 from 3 companies across 11 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. Girardi's costs compare to other surgerists in New York?
Dr. Girardi's average Medicare payment per service is $847. 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. Girardi) 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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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 →