Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Barry Lifschitz, M.D.
Endocrinology · Pomona, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lifschitz
Dr. Barry Lifschitz is an endocrinology specialist in Pomona, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lifschitz performed 11,252 Medicare services across 5,399 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lifschitz received a total of $24,152 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 183 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lifschitz 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 7% volume in NY
$24,152 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,252
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for endocrinology
5,399
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
762 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
657 | $10 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
656 | $13 | $45 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
651 | $7 | $15 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
610 | $10 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
610 | $16 | $45 |
| 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. |
591 | $8 | $20 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
590 | $7 | $20 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
590 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
536 | $111 | $185 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
383 | $5 | $12 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
329 | $15 | $45 |
| Iron level test | 328 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
328 | $9 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
326 | $13 | $45 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
320 | $14 | $32 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
293 | $29 | $70 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
274 | $6 | $25 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
261 | $100 | $220 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
214 | $78 | $160 |
| Collagen cross-links urine test A urine test used to evaluate bone health by measuring collagen cross-links. |
189 | $18 | $35 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
185 | $4 | $8 |
| Carbohydrate analysis, single quantitative A laboratory test that measures the specific amount of a single carbohydrate in a sample. |
184 | $11 | $30 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
113 | $14 | $35 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
97 | $18 | $40 |
| 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. |
97 | $18 | $40 |
| 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. |
97 | $21 | $60 |
| C-peptide level test A blood test that measures the amount of C-peptide, a protein produced along with insulin, to help evaluate insulin production and diabetes management. |
94 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
90 | $40 | $95 |
| 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. |
89 | $25 | $65 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
63 | $11 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 60 | $18 | $58 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
57 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
56 | $16 | $35 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
53 | $46 | $225 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
51 | $14 | $40 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
44 | $31 | $90 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
43 | $48 | $80 |
| Thyroglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
40 | $16 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
34 | $72 | $90 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
34 | $34 | $35 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
33 | $19 | $37 |
| 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. |
31 | $53 | $80 |
| Human growth hormone level test A blood test to measure the amount of human growth hormone in the body. |
27 | $16 | $50 |
| Somatomedin (growth factor) level test A blood test to measure the level of somatomedin, also known as a growth factor, in the body. |
27 | $21 | $70 |
| 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. |
19 | $184 | $375 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
18 | $8 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
18 | $19 | $58 |
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 2024 ↗$24,152
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,025/year across 6 years
Top 14% in NY for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
183
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$22,029 (91.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,123 (8.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$438
2023
$443
2022
$160
2020
$69
2019
$12,609
2018
$10,433
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$54
Lilly USA, LLC
$41
Radius Health, Inc.
$29
PFIZER INC.
$26
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$24
Amgen Inc.
$20
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22,029
Abbott Laboratories
$228
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$220
Corcept Therapeutics
$186
ABBVIE INC.
$172
Novo Nordisk Inc
$166
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$164
Lilly USA, LLC
$149
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
Mannkind Corporation
$80
Insulet Corporation
$66
PFIZER INC.
$58
AbbVie, Inc.
$57
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$48
MannKind Corporation
$47
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$45
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Amgen Inc.
$38
Radius Health, Inc.
$29
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · APRISO · Androgel · BD NANO · DEXCOM CGM · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · INVOKAMET · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · Natesto · Omnipod · Ozempic · Repatha · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMAVERT · SYNTHROID · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · TZIELD · UNITHROID · Vascepa · Veozah · XARELTO
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 (91%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
189
Per 100K population
55.8
County median income
$110,631
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Lifschitz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 14% of NY peers, 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. Lifschitz experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lifschitz performed 762 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Lifschitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lifschitz received a total of $24,152 from 28 companies across 183 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. Lifschitz's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Pomona?
Dr. Lifschitz's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Lifschitz) 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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