Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Zervos, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
530 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016
2122637102
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1023003761 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. Zervos 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. Zervos

Dr. Michael Zervos is a thoracic surgery specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zervos performed 127 Medicare services across 117 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zervos received a total of $923,112 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1439 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zervos 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 ▲ 127 Medicare services $923,112 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
127
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in NY for thoracic surgery
117
Unique beneficiaries
$624
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6 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
Endoscopic removal of chest lymph nodes
A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from the chest cavity using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted through small incisions.
55 $205 $2,307
Endoscopic removal of lung tissue segment
This procedure involves removing a section of lung tissue using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted into the body.
25 $1,137 $14,783
Lung exam with lobe removal via endoscope
This procedure involves examining the lung and removing a lobe using an endoscope. It is performed to inspect the lung tissue and surgically remove a section of the lung.
19 $1,297 $12,065
Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope
A surgical procedure to remove a small, wedge-shaped section of lung tissue using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique allows for tissue sampling or removal without large incisions.
17 $797 $9,454
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.
11 $119 $700
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 ↗
$923,112
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $131,873/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
1,439
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$919,503 (99.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,270 (0.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,340 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$75,708
2023
$56,218
2022
$89,062
2021
$115,750
2020
$120,430
2019
$200,403
2018
$265,541

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$74,381
Ethicon Inc.
$1,270
Baxter Healthcare
$57
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$845,122
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$74,381
Ethicon Inc.
$1,270
CONMED Corporation
$1,241
AtriCure, Inc.
$515
Baxter Healthcare
$149
Ambu Inc.
$137
Medtronic, Inc.
$79
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$71
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$43
DAVOL INC.
$37
Covidien LP
$27
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$25
Bolton Medical Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · ARISTA AH · AirSeal · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · AtriCure Cryosurgical System · CFN ChloraPrep · CONMED SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL · CONMED Specimen Retrieval · COSEAL · Cobra Fusion Ablation System · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · Edge Navigation · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · FLOSEAL · Models · PERCLOT · PERI-STRIPS DRY · Relay Plus · RibFix Advantage · SUPERDIMENSION · TISSEEL
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 (100%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for thoracic surgery in NY.

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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
288
Per 100K population
17.7
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER
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. Zervos is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Zervos experienced with endoscopic removal of chest lymph nodes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zervos performed 55 endoscopic removal of chest lymph nodes 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. Zervos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zervos received a total of $923,112 from 14 companies across 1,439 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. Zervos's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in New York?
Dr. Zervos's average Medicare payment per service is $624. 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. Zervos) 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 →