Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vandana Soni, M.D

Neurology · Plainview, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
700 OLD COUNTRY RD, Plainview, NY 11803
5169328876
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316038730 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. Soni 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. Soni

Dr. Vandana Soni is a neurology specialist in Plainview, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soni performed 2,505 Medicare services across 1,795 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soni received a total of $1,455 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Soni 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 17% volume in NY $1,455 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,505
Medicare services
Top 17% in NY for neurology
1,795
Unique beneficiaries
$119
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~132 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
Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour
A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions.
601 $82 $500
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.
594 $115 $351
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
271 $91 $1,000
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.
234 $153 $500
Head repositioning exercises for dizziness
A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis.
223 $39 $60
Needle electromyography of trunk or head muscles
A test that uses a needle electrode to measure the electrical activity of muscles in the trunk or head. This helps evaluate muscle and nerve function.
136 $79 $500
Nerve conduction studies, 11-12
A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies.
118 $228 $2,500
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.
100 $14 $500
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
100 $425 $2,250
Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG)
This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision.
100 $260 $2,000
Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies
A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function.
14 $196 $2,000
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.
14 $165 $450
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$1,455
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $242/year across 6 years
Top 50% in NY for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
76
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
$1,436 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19 (1.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$18
2022
$12
2021
$99
2020
$300
2019
$525
2018
$500

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$304
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$131
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$104
PFIZER INC.
$89
Allergan, Inc.
$85
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
UCB, Inc.
$63
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$54
Amgen Inc.
$47
Zyla Life Sciences
$41
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$37
Allergan Inc.
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$20
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$19
Biogen, Inc.
$17
Egalet US Inc
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
US WorldMeds, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · Aimovig · BOTOX · Briviact · CONTRAVE · Cambia · EMGALITY · GOCOVRI · Gralise · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · LYRICA · MIGRANAL · MYOBLOC · NAMZARIC · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · ONGENTYS · OXTELLAR XR · SPRIX · TROKENDI XR · Vimpat · Zipsor
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
676
Per 100K population
48.7
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
PLAINVIEW HOSPITAL
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 2023
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. Soni is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% 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. Soni experienced with neurobehavioral status exam, first hour?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Soni performed 601 neurobehavioral status exam, first hour 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. Soni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Soni received a total of $1,455 from 24 companies across 76 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. Soni's costs compare to other neurologists in Plainview?
Dr. Soni's average Medicare payment per service is $119. 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. Soni) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →