Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Petros Benias, M.D.
Gastroenterology · New, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Benias
Dr. Petros Benias is a gastroenterology specialist in New, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benias performed 499 Medicare services across 440 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benias received a total of $143,608 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 226 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Benias 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 49% volume in NY
$143,608 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗499
Medicare services
Top 49% in NY for gastroenterology
440
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
65 | $71 | $322 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
46 | $118 | $605 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
44 | $20 | $172 |
| 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. |
40 | $48 | $1,796 |
| 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. |
35 | $112 | $689 |
| 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. |
29 | $81 | $498 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
25 | $96 | $2,420 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
24 | $225 | $1,990 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
23 | $345 | $2,612 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
20 | $176 | $1,418 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
19 | $32 | $2,016 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body from esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A flexible endoscope is used to locate and remove a foreign object from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
18 | $90 | $1,056 |
| 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. |
17 | $159 | $2,719 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
17 | $73 | $405 |
| Endoscopic destruction of esophagus, stomach, or bowel growth Removal of a polyp or growth in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the mouth to access and destroy the abnormal tissue. |
16 | $149 | $3,963 |
| 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. |
16 | $99 | $622 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
12 | $306 | $1,920 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or bowel lining A procedure using a flexible endoscope to remove the tissue lining of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel. |
11 | $235 | $1,528 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
11 | $208 | $2,155 |
| 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. |
11 | $140 | $917 |
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.
6.8% high complexity
25.7% medium
67.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$143,608
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,515/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
226
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$85,597 (59.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$53,401 (37.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,610 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$17,500
2023
$34,806
2022
$13,688
2021
$12,174
2020
$22,541
2019
$24,861
2018
$18,039
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$9,054
Boston Scientific Corporation
$7,965
ERBE USA INC
$265
Medtronic, Inc.
$172
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$44
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48,620
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$31,811
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$17,683
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$16,250
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$8,667
Covidien LP
$6,530
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$5,408
Creo Medical Inc.
$4,283
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,343
Olympus America Inc.
$773
Medtronic, Inc.
$761
Olympus Corporation
$644
ERBE USA INC
$265
ERBE USA Inc
$136
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$133
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$64
US Endoscopy
$57
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$44
QOL Medical, LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 68.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · AUTOTOME · AXIOS · Acquire · All Products · Axios · Barrx · Beacon · C2 CryoBalloon · CAPTIVATOR COLD · Core GI · Creo Medical · ELEVIEW · ERBE · ESD - Core Endoscopy · ESOPHYX · EVIS EXERA III VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER · EXALT Model D · EXTRACTOR · EndoClot PHS · FUJIFILM · Flat Wire Snares · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL HEMOSTASIS · GENERAL POLYPECTOMY · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL - BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GI GENIUS · GI Genius · General - Biliary Devices · General - Hemostasis · General - Therapies · GoldKnife · HANAROSTENT LowAxTM Duodenum/Pylorus(NNN) · Hemostasis Clips · INFLECTRA · INSPIRA · INTERJECT · Lockado · NEXPOWDER · ORISE · Olympus EMR & ESD Devices · Olympus EndoTherapy Accessories · Orbera · OverStitch · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · Overstitch · PRODIGI · PillCam · RESOLUTION CLIP · Repositionable Hemostasis Clip · Resolution 360 Clip · Resolution Clip · SPEEDBOAT · SPYGLASS · SPYSCOPE · SpyGlass · Sucraid · VIO3 · VIO300D · VISIGLIDE
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 (60%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for gastroenterology in NY.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
1,209
Per 100K population
74.3
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
NY EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY OF MOUNT SINAI
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Benias is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of NY peers, with 17 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. Benias experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benias performed 65 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Benias receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benias received a total of $143,608 from 21 companies across 226 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. Benias's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in New?
Dr. Benias's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Benias) 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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