Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luigi Pirelli, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Interventional & Cardiac — Practice combining interventional and cardiac services
Mixed engagement
130 EAST 77TH STREEET, New York, NY 10075
2124343330
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1376749606 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. Pirelli 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. Pirelli

Dr. Luigi Pirelli is a thoracic surgery specialist in New York, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pirelli performed 275 Medicare services across 275 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pirelli received a total of $121,744 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 275 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Pirelli 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 31% volume in NY $121,744 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
275
Medicare services
Top 31% in NY for thoracic surgery
275
Unique beneficiaries
$421
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
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery
A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery.
 127 $702 $8,019
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 118 $199 $868
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
 17 $59 $403
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.
 13 $151 $692
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.
46.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
53.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$121,744
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,392/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
275
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
$42,769 (35.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$39,404 (32.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$36,454 (29.9%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$3,117 (2.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$36,176
2023
$25,632
2022
$34,195
2021
$4,715
2020
$16,074
2019
$4,389
2018
$563

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$30,939
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$4,607
Medtronic, Inc.
$308
ATRICURE, INC.
$161
Artivion, Inc.
$123
Teleflex LLC
$38
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$65,888
Abbott Laboratories
$31,998
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11,457
Medtronic, Inc.
$10,325
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,692
ATRICURE, INC.
$161
Artivion, Inc.
$123
Teleflex LLC
$38
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$24
Top 3 companies account for 89.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMDS-Ascyrus Medical · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Avalus · CODMAN CERTAS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · LifeVest · MANTA · MITRACLIP · Mitra Clip system · Mosaic · NAVITOR · PORTICO · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA
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 (35%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for thoracic surgery in NY.

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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
294
Per 100K population
18.1
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
LENOX HILL 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. Pirelli is an interventional & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Pirelli experienced with transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pirelli performed 127 transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery 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. Pirelli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pirelli received a total of $121,744 from 10 companies across 275 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. Pirelli's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in New York?
Dr. Pirelli's average Medicare payment per service is $421. 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. Pirelli) 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 →