Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Mueller, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Mueller 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. Mueller
Dr. Richard Mueller is a cardiovascular disease specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mueller performed 3,702 Medicare services across 1,561 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mueller received a total of $69,339 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 393 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Mueller 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
▲ Top 23% volume in NY
$69,339 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,702
Medicare services
Top 23% in NY for cardiovascular disease
1,561
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~185 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 (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. |
858 | $77 | $200 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
427 | $43 | $100 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
401 | $35 | $75 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
262 | $56 | $85 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
206 | $46 | $175 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
169 | $173 | $1,450 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
167 | $12 | $125 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
149 | $98 | $125 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
141 | $23 | $350 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
141 | $786 | $2,000 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
123 | $42 | $75 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
78 | $56 | $700 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
76 | $405 | $1,350 |
| 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. |
55 | $170 | $700 |
| 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. |
44 | $36 | $150 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
44 | $140 | $600 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
44 | $16 | $51 |
| 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. |
44 | $40 | $100 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
44 | $53 | $198 |
| Lung volume measurement test A test that measures the largest amount of air you can breathe in and out. It evaluates the total capacity of your lungs. |
42 | $14 | $60 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
42 | $136 | $750 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
31 | $174 | $650 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
28 | $91 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
24 | $224 | $700 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
17 | $161 | $750 |
| Ultrasound scan of chest An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures inside the chest. |
16 | $49 | $350 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
15 | $163 | $750 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
14 | $58 | $400 |
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.
5.0% high complexity
12.8% medium
82.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$69,339
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,906/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
393
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
$63,412 (91.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,480 (7.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$446 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$715
2023
$1,124
2022
$2,852
2021
$5,621
2020
$13,127
2019
$26,207
2018
$19,694
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$264
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$179
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$67
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$39
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
PFIZER INC.
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$63,656
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$893
Amgen Inc.
$786
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$545
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$472
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$446
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$418
CVRx, Inc.
$395
PFIZER INC.
$362
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$283
BIOTRONIK INC.
$172
Medtronic, Inc.
$168
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$159
Allergan Inc.
$123
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$46
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
HeartFlow, Inc.
$13
InfoBionic, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUBAGIO · AVALUS · Adempas · Asclera · Assure WCD · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · Livalo · MoMe Kardia · NUEDEXTA · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Roszet · SOLIRIS · Soliris · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · UPTRAVI · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
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 (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in NY.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,844
Per 100K population
113.3
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
0.5 mi
0.5 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. Mueller is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Mueller experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mueller performed 858 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Mueller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mueller received a total of $69,339 from 29 companies across 393 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. Mueller's costs compare to other cardiologists in New York?
Dr. Mueller's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Mueller) 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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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.
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