Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Bernstein, MD
Internal Medicine · Pomona, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Bernstein 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. Bernstein
Dr. Scott Bernstein is an internal medicine specialist in Pomona, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bernstein performed 4,503 Medicare services across 3,285 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bernstein received a total of $5,942 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Bernstein 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in NY
$5,942 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,503
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for internal medicine
3,285
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~225 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. |
1,436 | $105 | $370 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
657 | $8 | $11 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
634 | $152 | $408 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
432 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
299 | $12 | $62 |
| 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. |
232 | $70 | $248 |
| 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. |
175 | $63 | $238 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
108 | $33 | $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. |
106 | $72 | $84 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
99 | $4 | $12 |
| 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. |
92 | $96 | $314 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
34 | $244 | $814 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
32 | $42 | $178 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
24 | $281 | $454 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
24 | $188 | $575 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
23 | $92 | $295 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
23 | $33 | $37 |
| 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. |
21 | $169 | $528 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
15 | $195 | $584 |
| 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 | $164 | $515 |
| 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. |
12 | $127 | $565 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $8 | $62 |
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 ↗$5,942
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $990/year across 6 years
Top 14% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
314
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
$5,942 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,312
2023
$232
2022
$77
2020
$448
2019
$1,709
2018
$2,165
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$987
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$63
Philips North America LLC
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Novo Nordisk Inc
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,037
Amgen Inc.
$566
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$443
Lilly USA, LLC
$418
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$399
Novo Nordisk Inc
$315
PFIZER INC.
$302
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$300
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$252
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$176
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$150
AtriCure, Inc.
$139
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$132
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$131
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$117
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$89
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$85
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$84
Boston Scientific Corporation
$79
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$78
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$65
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$63
Philips North America LLC
$51
Abbott Laboratories
$48
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$40
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$36
Shionogi Inc
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$27
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$26
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,921
Per 100K population
861.8
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. Bernstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NY peers, with 20 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. Bernstein experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bernstein performed 1,436 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. Bernstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bernstein received a total of $5,942 from 40 companies across 314 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. Bernstein's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Pomona?
Dr. Bernstein's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Bernstein) 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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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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