Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steve Tam, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Tam 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. Tam
Dr. Steve Tam is a cardiovascular disease specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tam performed 3,182 Medicare services across 1,975 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tam received a total of $5,283 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tam 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 29% volume in NY
$5,283 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,182
Medicare services
Top 29% in NY for cardiovascular disease
1,975
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~159 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 (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. |
630 | $103 | $275 |
| 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. |
395 | $12 | $65 |
| 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. |
356 | $54 | $110 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
184 | $106 | $275 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
177 | $8 | $15 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
153 | $14 | $60 |
| 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. |
136 | $169 | $675 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
134 | $175 | $850 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
107 | $115 | $500 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 106 | $21 | $100 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
97 | $89 | $250 |
| Annual depression screening | 95 | $21 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
93 | $146 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
67 | $74 | $625 |
| 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. |
57 | $216 | $600 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
50 | $35 | $60 |
| 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. |
42 | $170 | $600 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
42 | $79 | $190 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
39 | $125 | $295 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
33 | $22 | $200 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
30 | $33 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
29 | $47 | $300 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
29 | $210 | $1,000 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
27 | $35 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
20 | $76 | $150 |
| 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. |
19 | $61 | $420 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
12 | $137 | $450 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
12 | $30 | $150 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
11 | $51 | $180 |
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.
7.2% high complexity
13.9% medium
78.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,283
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $881/year across 6 years
Top 30% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
205
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,283 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,423
2023
$907
2022
$671
2020
$338
2019
$832
2018
$1,113
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$254
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$251
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$151
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$103
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
PFIZER INC.
$75
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$74
Amgen Inc.
$60
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$58
ABBVIE INC.
$48
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$21
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$660
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$587
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$532
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$448
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$297
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$289
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$242
PFIZER INC.
$241
Amgen Inc.
$225
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$210
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$200
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$181
Boston Scientific Corporation
$174
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$112
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$90
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$87
Lilly USA, LLC
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$58
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
AbbVie Inc.
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$48
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$31
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$20
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$15
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 33.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CREON · Corlanor · EDARBI · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FFRct · Fluad · GLYXAMBI · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Linzess · Livalo · MULTAQ · Mitigare · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · Resolute · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Trulance · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZONTIVITY
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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,841
Per 100K population
113.1
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
NY EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY OF MOUNT SINAI
1.1 mi
1.1 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. Tam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Tam experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tam performed 630 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Tam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tam received a total of $5,283 from 36 companies across 205 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. Tam's costs compare to other cardiologists in New York?
Dr. Tam's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Tam) 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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