Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Gruenstein, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12 E 86TH ST OFC 4, New York, NY 10028
2128616660
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1407855307 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. Gruenstein 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. Gruenstein

Dr. Steven Gruenstein is a hematology & oncology specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gruenstein performed 156,078 Medicare services across 15,737 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gruenstein received a total of $2,738 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 129 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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. Gruenstein 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 4% volume in NY $2,738 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
156,078
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for hematology & oncology
15,737
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~7,804 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
Iron infusion (Injectafer)
An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication.
80,250 $1 $5
Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia
An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes.
16,400 $2 $20
Flow cytometry, additional marker
An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis.
8,879 $23 $108
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 7,440 $18 $103
Iron sucrose injection (Venofer)
An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body.
6,801 $0 $1
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
3,023 $8 $20
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
2,839 $8 $150
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
2,583 $10 $60
Phosphate level test
A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong.
2,356 $5 $50
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test
A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease.
2,297 $6 $30
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
2,290 $7 $75
Uric acid level test
A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines.
2,277 $4 $50
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.
1,834 $113 $456
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
1,819 $0 $10
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
1,265 $13 $150
Iron level test 1,246 $6 $70
Iron binding capacity test
A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron.
1,246 $9 $125
Immunoglobulin level test
A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins.
897 $9 $45
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.
831 $56 $150
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine.
593 $4 $20
Immunoglobulin light chain measurement
A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells.
531 $17 $70
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
522 $13 $190
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
449 $15 $75
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.
433 $84 $300
Serum protein measurement
A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status.
417 $11 $60
Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker
A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell.
388 $73 $300
Serum immunofixation test
A laboratory test that analyzes a blood serum sample to identify specific abnormal proteins. The procedure uses an immunologic technique to detect and characterize these proteins.
386 $22 $110
Manual red blood cell count
A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample.
371 $4 $15
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
283 $14 $70
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.
260 $162 $940
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
251 $15 $95
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
236 $129 $550
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test
A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer.
224 $19 $60
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
218 $16 $150
Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less
This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less.
200 $28 $120
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 197 $18 $50
Haptoglobin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown.
189 $12 $75
Beta-2 microglobulin level test
A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body.
182 $16 $50
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
177 $10 $50
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test
A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation.
162 $13 $50
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
158 $29 $150
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)
A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process.
149 $4 $30
IgE level test
A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system.
146 $16 $50
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.
142 $148 $595
Intravenous drug injection
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein.
126 $36 $190
Coagulation assessment blood test
A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood.
106 $6 $35
Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg
An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams.
97 $1 $10
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
90 $63 $500
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
88 $1 $10
Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg
An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg.
88 $7 $160
Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less
This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less.
76 $64 $420
Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy
This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period.
74 $27 $125
Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg 70 $353 $2,100
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
68 $9 $30
Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative 68 $10 $75
Acute hepatitis panel
A blood test that screens for markers of acute viral hepatitis infection.
62 $47 $175
Total bilirubin level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body.
62 $5 $15
CA 19-9 tumor antigen test
A blood test that measures the level of CA 19-9, a substance that can be found in the blood of some people with cancer. This quantitative analysis detects and measures the specific tumor antigen.
62 $20 $50
Direct bilirubin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver.
60 $5 $25
Additional hour of intravenous infusion
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis.
55 $20 $75
Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 51 $20 $50
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
50 $25 $300
Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 50 $20 $70
Venipuncture for blood collection
A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis.
50 $96 $400
Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance
A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique.
46 $55 $250
Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement 44 $25 $250
Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle.
42 $33 $120
Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement 41 $25 $150
Additional hour of intravenous hydration
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy.
40 $12 $80
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 39 $205 $780
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions.
37 $170 $875
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
36 $13 $300
Fibrinogen activity test
A blood test that measures the activity level of fibrinogen, a protein essential for blood clotting.
36 $9 $85
Blood smear for iron
A laboratory test that examines a drop of blood under a microscope to evaluate iron levels and red blood cell characteristics.
36 $7 $20
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
32 $3 $50
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
31 $109 $380
Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes
This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional.
31 $56 $226
Total cortisol level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
28 $16 $75
Calreticulin gene analysis
A laboratory test that analyzes the calreticulin gene for common genetic variants.
26 $119 $490
Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) variant 26 $90 $370
JAK2 gene analysis
A laboratory test that examines the JAK2 gene to identify specific genetic variations.
26 $182 $741
MPL gene analysis for common variants
A laboratory test that analyzes the MPL gene to detect common genetic variants. This procedure identifies specific changes in the thrombopoietin receptor gene.
26 $147 $602
Molecular pathology test interpretation
A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report.
26 $42 $188
Rheumatoid factor level 22 $6 $30
Thyroxine (T4) level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body.
21 $7 $35
Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes
Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes.
18 $32 $200
HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibody test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect HIV-1 antigens and antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2.
15 $24 $96
Parathyroid hormone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones.
14 $40 $150
Normal saline infusion, 250 cc
Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid.
14 $1 $20
Normal saline infusion, 500 ml
Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution.
13 $1 $10
Homocysteine level test
A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body.
11 $18 $50
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
11 $36 $40
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.
51.9% high complexity
21.7% medium
26.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,738
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $456/year across 6 years
Top 43% in NY for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
129
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
$2,490 (90.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$248 (9.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17
2023
$465
2021
$497
2020
$577
2019
$897
2018
$286

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$424
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$236
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$183
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$172
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$142
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$119
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$111
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$111
Incyte Corporation
$80
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$70
Genentech USA, Inc.
$57
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$56
PFIZER INC.
$54
GENZYME CORPORATION
$46
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$45
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Amgen Inc.
$44
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$29
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$23
Seagen Inc.
$22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$22
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$20
Celgene Corporation
$20
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Array BioPharma Inc.
$19
AbbVie Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$17
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$17
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$16
Partner Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · ALIMTA · BENDEKA · BLENREP · BRAFTOVI · Braftovi · CABLIVI · CREON · CYRAMZA · DARZALEX · ELZONRIS · EMPLICITI · ERLEADA · EVENITY · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · JAKAFI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · LIBTAYO · LUTATHERA · Leukine · MEKINIST · NINLARO · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · PADCEV · PIQRAY · POTELIGEO · PYRUKYND · Padcev · Perjeta · Revlimid · Rezlidhia · SANDOSTATIN LAR · SOLIRIS · Somatuline Depot · TAGRISSO · TASIGNA · TECENTRIQ · Tavalisse · Trodelvy · ULTOMIRIS · VERZENIO · VOTRIENT · Vectibix · XARELTO · Xermelo · Xofigo · YONSA · Yescarta · Zoladex
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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
743
Per 100K population
45.6
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
0.3 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. Gruenstein is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Gruenstein experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gruenstein performed 80,250 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Gruenstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gruenstein received a total of $2,738 from 39 companies across 129 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. Gruenstein's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in New York?
Dr. Gruenstein's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Gruenstein) 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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