Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ron Palmon, M.D.
Gastroenterology · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Palmon
Dr. Ron Palmon is a gastroenterology specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Palmon performed 1,087 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Palmon received a total of $61,939 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1376 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Palmon 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in NY
$61,939 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,087
Medicare services
Top 21% in NY for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
296 | $31 | $168 |
| 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. |
200 | $105 | $250 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
104 | $10 | $61 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
95 | $30 | $161 |
| 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. |
89 | $136 | $425 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
77 | $143 | $2,000 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
45 | $95 | $1,400 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
43 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
37 | $91 | $275 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
26 | $222 | $2,400 |
| 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. |
26 | $74 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 21 | $185 | $525 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
16 | $210 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
12 | $142 | $325 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$61,939
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,848/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
1,376
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,472
2023
$4,194
2022
$3,091
2021
$5,790
2020
$2,883
2019
$16,352
2018
$13,157
Payments by company (2024)
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11,313
ABBVIE INC.
$1,198
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$674
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$633
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$518
QOL Medical, LLC
$415
Celgene Corporation
$373
GENZYME CORPORATION
$205
Lilly USA, LLC
$188
Ardelyx, Inc.
$185
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$160
PFIZER INC.
$136
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$116
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$113
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$44
Ambu Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$13,675
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11,313
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$10,499
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$4,523
AbbVie Inc.
$3,831
ABBVIE INC.
$3,029
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$2,241
QOL Medical, LLC
$1,629
Celgene Corporation
$1,603
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,584
Allergan, Inc.
$1,064
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$814
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$647
AbbVie, Inc.
$616
UCB, Inc.
$547
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$500
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$405
Shire North American Group Inc
$310
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$301
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$287
Ardelyx, Inc.
$260
GENZYME CORPORATION
$247
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$242
PFIZER INC.
$217
Lilly USA, LLC
$188
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$173
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$155
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$123
Amgen Inc.
$120
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$117
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$105
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$93
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$57
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$44
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$30
Ambu Inc.
$24
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$20
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$13
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 57.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,245
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
0.3 mi
0.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Palmon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NY), 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. Palmon experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Palmon performed 296 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Palmon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Palmon received a total of $61,939 from 43 companies across 1,376 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Palmon's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in New York?
Dr. Palmon's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Palmon) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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