Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Natacha Tessono, MD
Internal Medicine · North Babylon, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tessono
Dr. Natacha Tessono is an internal medicine specialist in North Babylon, NY, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tessono performed 2,159 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tessono received a total of $2,540 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 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. Tessono 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 16% volume in NY
$2,540 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,159
Medicare services
Top 16% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$63
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
760 | $116 | $300 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
345 | $8 | $25 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
253 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
122 | $14 | $100 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
82 | $25 | $100 |
| Annual depression screening | 78 | $22 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
70 | $152 | $350 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
69 | $2 | $25 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
69 | $31 | $50 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
45 | $50 | $99 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
45 | $70 | $200 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
35 | $22 | $50 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
35 | $99 | $250 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
35 | $36 | $75 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
32 | $4 | $30 |
| 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. |
27 | $126 | $600 |
| 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. |
23 | $168 | $350 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
18 | $16 | $100 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
16 | $168 | $400 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,540
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $635/year across 4 years
Top 24% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
104
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
$1,359
2023
$618
2022
$486
2021
$77
Payments by company (2024)
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$202
Lilly USA, LLC
$146
Exact Sciences Corporation
$126
Novo Nordisk Inc
$93
Lundbeck LLC
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$87
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$74
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Corcept Therapeutics
$50
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
Baxter Healthcare
$48
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$27
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Phadia US Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Resmed Corp
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
ALK-Abello, Inc
$17
Alkermes, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$250
ABBVIE INC.
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$146
Exact Sciences Corporation
$126
Boston Scientific Corporation
$125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$119
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$116
Lundbeck LLC
$114
Novo Nordisk Inc
$110
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$102
Baxter Healthcare
$84
AbbVie Inc.
$82
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Amgen Inc.
$63
Bioventus LLC
$59
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
PFIZER INC.
$52
Corcept Therapeutics
$50
Lifenet Health
$48
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Alkermes, Inc.
$41
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$27
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Phadia US Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Resmed Corp
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
EISAI INC.
$17
ALK-Abello, Inc
$17
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
VistaPharm, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 22.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSENSE · AIRSUPRA · AVYCAZ · Aduhelm · BREZTRI · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · DALVANCE · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · Hillrom - Connex Spot Monitor · Hillrom - RetinaVue 700 Imager · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NUZYRA · Odactra · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · PRAMOSONE · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · SYNTHROID · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · Theragenesis Bilayer Wound Matrix · Thyquidity · Tlando · UBRELVY · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VIVITROL · Vivitrol · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · XTAMPZA
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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,202
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Tessono is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in NY), with 16 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. Tessono experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tessono performed 760 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Tessono receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tessono received a total of $2,540 from 42 companies across 104 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. Tessono's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in North Babylon?
Dr. Tessono's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Tessono) 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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