Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Satish Govindaraj, MD

Otolaryngology · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
5 E 98TH ST, New York, NY 10029
2122419410
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1205871365 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. Govindaraj

Dr. Satish Govindaraj is an otolaryngology specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Govindaraj performed 1,475 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Govindaraj received a total of $71,577 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 228 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. Govindaraj 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 32% volume in NY $71,577 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,475
Medicare services
Top 32% in NY for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$161
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
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
715 $175 $1,147
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.
326 $76 $290
Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure.
117 $285 $3,731
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.
84 $143 $660
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.
59 $103 $430
Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering
A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain.
43 $159 $5,800
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.
33 $90 $440
Endoscopic removal of nasal sinus tissue
A procedure to remove tissue from the nasal sinuses using an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the nose.
27 $233 $6,704
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
26 $50 $180
Nasal sinus exploration with endoscope
A procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to examine the nasal sinuses.
23 $350 $9,470
Endoscopic removal of sphenoid sinus tissue
A procedure to remove tissue from the sphenoid sinus using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the nasal passage.
22 $499 $20,659
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.
2.9% high complexity
56.4% medium
40.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$71,577
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,225/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NY for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
228
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
$1,376
2023
$15,116
2022
$2,076
2021
$1,733
2020
$1,835
2019
$12,107
2018
$37,334

Payments by company (2024)

Neurent Medical Limited
$428
Medtronic, Inc.
$326
Stryker Corporation
$229
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$175
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$161
GENZYME CORPORATION
$58
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$44,096
Neurent Medical Limited
$15,006
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$5,122
Stryker Corporation
$1,472
Acclarent, Inc
$1,442
Olympus Corporation
$1,062
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$669
Medtronic, Inc.
$657
GENZYME CORPORATION
$517
OptiNose US, Inc.
$487
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$441
Arrinex, Inc.
$290
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$161
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$123
Optinose US, Inc.
$16
ALK-Abello, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · ANGLED DIEGO ELITE · AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM · CHROMOPHARE · CLARIFIX · CONSUMABLES · CORE · Celon System · Clarifix · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS MEDICAL REINFORCED ANESTHESIA NEEDLE · FUSION · MULTIDEBRIDER HANDPIECE · NASOPORE · NAV - PROFESS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · NEUROMARK Device · NUVENT · Navigation CUBE · No Product · Odactra · Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes · Olympus ENT Instruments · PK Diego · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · S-SERIES · SCOPIS ENT · SHAVER SYSTEM · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
550
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Govindaraj is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Govindaraj experienced with nasal endoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Govindaraj performed 715 nasal endoscopy 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. Govindaraj receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Govindaraj received a total of $71,577 from 16 companies across 228 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. Govindaraj's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in New York?
Dr. Govindaraj's average Medicare payment per service is $161. 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. Govindaraj) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →