Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Kavesteen, MD FACC

Cardiovascular Disease · North Babylon, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1350 DEER PARK AVE, North Babylon, NY 11703
6314821355
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1891719902 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. Kavesteen

Dr. David Kavesteen is a cardiovascular disease specialist in North Babylon, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kavesteen performed 21,606 Medicare services across 15,140 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kavesteen received a total of $8,182 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 196 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. Kavesteen 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 0% volume in NY $8,182 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
21,606
Medicare services
Top 0% in NY for cardiovascular disease
15,140
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,137 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.
1,061 $113 $486
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.
1,006 $13 $80
ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review
A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results.
660 $6 $65
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
492 $16 $60
Free T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning.
491 $17 $71
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
488 $9 $41
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
485 $14 $51
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
484 $29 $101
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
484 $15 $56
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
482 $13 $50
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
466 $10 $71
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.
464 $40 $100
Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized)
A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium.
441 $13 $50
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
436 $13 $71
Liver function blood test panel 436 $8 $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.
435 $6 $25
Amylase enzyme level test
A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health.
433 $6 $30
Lipase level test
A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body.
433 $7 $30
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.
431 $5 $32
Iron level test 430 $6 $50
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
430 $7 $40
Transferrin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body.
429 $12 $50
Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test
A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health.
427 $7 $25
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.
421 $4 $35
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
415 $45 $100
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
414 $8 $26
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.
399 $8 $50
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
386 $158 $1,288
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.
379 $182 $840
Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts
An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure.
378 $100 $480
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.
308 $16 $111
Lung airway sensitivity test
A test used to measure the sensitivity of the airways in the lungs.
285 $56 $480
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days
Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period.
276 $47 $100
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.
275 $25 $80
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.
274 $82 $400
Total estradiol level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body.
273 $27 $65
Sex hormone binding globulin level test
A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream.
270 $21 $120
DHEA-S hormone level test
A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
259 $22 $90
Cardiac creatine kinase MB level test
A blood test that measures the level of the MB fraction of creatine kinase, an enzyme found in heart muscle. This test helps assess potential heart muscle damage.
258 $11 $75
Troponin blood test
A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged.
254 $12 $45
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.
246 $113 $540
Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test
A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage.
237 $6 $35
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test
A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation.
236 $13 $50
Apolipoprotein level test
A blood test that measures the amount of apolipoproteins, which are proteins that bind to lipids to form lipoproteins. This test helps evaluate the levels of specific proteins involved in fat transport in the blood.
208 $21 $91
Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures.
206 $56 $390
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels.
206 $249 $1,080
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
188 $47 $212
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
187 $22 $550
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.
187 $216 $1,160
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
185 $22 $200
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 161 $18 $80
Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results.
140 $23 $200
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.
139 $64 $640
Homocysteine level test
A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body.
138 $18 $61
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level
A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone.
137 $18 $50
30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review
This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
136 $809 $2,800
Luteinizing hormone level test
A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function.
135 $18 $50
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
135 $173 $720
Progesterone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body.
134 $20 $50
Strep antibody test
A blood test that measures antibodies to detect a past or current streptococcal infection.
112 $7 $40
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review.
93 $66 $340
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.
81 $224 $840
Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow
An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation.
74 $257 $980
Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication
An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered.
74 $211 $880
Ultrasound of brain blood flow
An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots.
74 $155 $780
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.
57 $155 $700
Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes
This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period.
56 $36 $100
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
48 $75 $360
Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education
Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use.
39 $19 $50
Blood pressure self-monitoring education
Training on how to measure your own blood pressure at home. This service teaches the proper technique for using a home blood pressure monitor.
38 $13 $120
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.
33 $175 $720
SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
29 $35 $200
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.
28 $122 $540
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.
26 $157 $600
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.
18 $106 $600
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.
13 $53 $300
Spirometry test before and after medication
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication.
12 $37 $325
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
12 $116 $700
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.
3.3% high complexity
9.5% medium
87.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,182
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,169/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
196
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
$8,182 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,203
2023
$2,130
2022
$1,533
2021
$1,087
2020
$779
2019
$566
2018
$884

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$288
Abbott Laboratories
$187
Amgen Inc.
$145
ABBVIE INC.
$110
Baxter Healthcare
$78
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
ATRICURE, INC.
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$21
Eisai Inc.
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Philips North America LLC
$15
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$2,400
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$786
Medtronic, Inc.
$635
BIOTRONIK INC.
$549
Amgen Inc.
$415
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$406
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$302
Boston Scientific Corporation
$261
CVRx, Inc.
$248
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$163
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$157
ATRICURE, INC.
$153
Optinose US, Inc.
$122
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$121
Lilly USA, LLC
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$110
Collaborative Care Diagnostics, LLC
$101
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$79
Baxter Healthcare
$78
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$72
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$62
HeartFlow, Inc.
$58
Henry Schein, Inc.
$57
PFIZER INC.
$57
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$56
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
MEDICOMP INC
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$27
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
kaleo, Inc.
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$23
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$21
Eisai Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$19
Philips North America LLC
$15
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$14
VistaPharm, Inc.
$14
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · ACUSON Redwood Diagnostic Ultrasound System · APOLLO ESG System · AUVI-Q · Acticor · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · DIABETES - DISEASE · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora · FARXIGA · FFRct · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Flexitouch Plus · GALLANT · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · HeartMate · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · Leqembi · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · NUCALA · ONYX FRONTIER · OPTIS · Otezla · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PREVNAR 13 · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHINGRIX · Saxenda · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · TEPEZZA · TRULICITY · Thyquidity · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xhance
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.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
482
Per 100K population
31.6
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
2.2 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. Kavesteen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Kavesteen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kavesteen performed 1,061 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. Kavesteen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kavesteen received a total of $8,182 from 45 companies across 196 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. Kavesteen's costs compare to other cardiologists in North Babylon?
Dr. Kavesteen's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Kavesteen) 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.

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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