Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Theodore Pabst, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Plattsburgh, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pabst
Dr. Theodore Pabst is a vascular surgery physician in Plattsburgh, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pabst performed 1,668 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pabst received a total of $8,277 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 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. Pabst 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in NY
$8,277 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,668
Medicare services
Top 21% in NY for vascular surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$89
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
186 | $85 | $303 |
| 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. |
130 | $134 | $430 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
118 | $15 | $72 |
| 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. |
97 | $64 | $164 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
93 | $16 | $89 |
| 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. |
89 | $92 | $257 |
| 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. |
78 | $53 | $193 |
| 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. |
78 | $132 | $361 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
71 | $8 | $25 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
70 | $87 | $312 |
| 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. |
58 | $185 | $569 |
| 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. |
51 | $175 | $515 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
38 | $50 | $220 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 36 | $155 | $417 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
34 | $89 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
33 | $88 | $263 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
31 | $60 | $282 |
| 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. |
31 | $120 | $319 |
| 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. |
30 | $129 | $385 |
| 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. |
26 | $74 | $215 |
| 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. |
25 | $136 | $406 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
24 | $167 | $2,371 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
23 | $0 | $2 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $133 | $349 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
21 | $62 | $158 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 21 | $1 | $7 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
20 | $38 | $91 |
| 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. |
19 | $99 | $249 |
| Arterial line insertion A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion. |
16 | $34 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
16 | $66 | $1,290 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
15 | $173 | $1,329 |
| 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. |
15 | $61 | $132 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
15 | $14 | $28 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
14 | $70 | $317 |
| Arterial catheter insertion with radiologist review A tube is inserted into an artery outside the skull for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
13 | $114 | $2,023 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
12 | $828 | $2,353 |
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.
4.0% high complexity
51.4% medium
44.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,277
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,182/year across 7 years
Top 37% in NY for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
135
Payment records
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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
$884
2023
$3,770
2022
$374
2021
$1,553
2020
$97
2019
$874
2018
$724
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$314
Endologix LLC
$295
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$80
Philips North America LLC
$49
Penumbra, Inc.
$46
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$30
Surmodics, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$18
CORDIS US CORP.
$16
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endologix LLC
$1,511
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,458
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,351
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,126
Endologix, Inc.
$505
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$351
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$319
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$304
Abbott Laboratories
$287
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$200
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$144
Hollister Incorporated
$90
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$80
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$67
CORDIS US CORP.
$65
Vasorum USA Inc.
$61
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$51
Philips North America LLC
$49
Penumbra, Inc.
$46
Venclose Inc.
$35
Surmodics, Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$21
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$21
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$16
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$14
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$13
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6371) Laser CVX300 · (AZ7) Lasers · (BR8) Peripheral Thrombectomy · AFX · AMPLATZER · ANGIO-SEAL · ANGIOJET · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · BRITE TIP RADIANZ · CELT ACD · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Cios Alpha · Crosser iQ · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · ENDOFORM · EVRSF · Epic Vascular · Express LD Iliac / Biliary · FLEXCEL CAROTID SHUNT · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · IN.PACT Admiral · Innova Vascular · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · JETSTREAM SC · JYNARQUE · OptiCross 35 · Ovation · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Peripheral RotaLink Plus · Pounce Thrombectomy System · RADIAL 360 · ROTAPRO · Ranger · S · STARCLOSE SE · SUPERA · Topical oxygen chamber for extremities · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · WAVELINQ · XARELTO
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Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
10
County median income
$69,208
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Pabst is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NY), 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. Pabst experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pabst performed 186 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Pabst receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pabst received a total of $8,277 from 30 companies across 135 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. Pabst's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Plattsburgh?
Dr. Pabst's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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?
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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.
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