Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Dean, MD
Gastroenterology · Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dean
Dr. Robert Dean is a gastroenterology specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dean performed 1,348 Medicare services across 1,240 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dean received a total of $37,061 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 177 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dean 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in NY
$37,061 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,348
Medicare services
Top 15% in NY for gastroenterology
1,240
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~64 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. |
204 | $109 | $338 |
| 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. |
159 | $73 | $237 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
124 | $99 | $976 |
| 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. |
84 | $138 | $439 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
71 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
67 | $68 | $188 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
56 | $154 | $1,164 |
| 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. |
51 | $145 | $506 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
35 | $201 | $924 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
30 | $227 | $1,187 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
29 | $18 | $77 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
28 | $99 | $925 |
| 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. |
28 | $50 | $128 |
| Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus. |
27 | $158 | $600 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
27 | $25 | $60 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $185 | $579 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
24 | $174 | $945 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
24 | $159 | $742 |
| 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. |
22 | $8 | $19 |
| 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. |
22 | $113 | $346 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
20 | $350 | $1,204 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $103 | $277 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
17 | $201 | $923 |
| Radiologist review of pancreatic duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the pancreatic duct using an endoscope. |
16 | $20 | $396 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
15 | $10 | $26 |
| Iron level test | 15 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
15 | $9 | $22 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
15 | $4 | $17 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
15 | $64 | $247 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
13 | $137 | $511 |
| 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. |
13 | $73 | $290 |
| 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. |
13 | $156 | $476 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
12 | $98 | $398 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
12 | $5 | $13 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
26.2% medium
72.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,061
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,294/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
177
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20,423 (55.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,877 (32.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,762 (12.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,524
2023
$13,336
2022
$7,748
2021
$395
2020
$158
2019
$514
2018
$1,387
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13,285
ABBVIE INC.
$132
Olympus America Inc.
$49
QOL Medical, LLC
$36
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32,392
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$1,712
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$741
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$267
Romark Laboratories, LC
$198
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$191
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$154
AbbVie Inc.
$141
Covidien LP
$133
Cook Medical LLC
$133
ABBVIE INC.
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$132
Cook Incorporated
$114
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$98
Ambu Inc.
$84
Olympus America Inc.
$66
PFIZER INC.
$58
QOL Medical, LLC
$48
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$46
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$43
UCB, Inc.
$37
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Shionogi Inc
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acquire · Alinia · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Amitiza · Axios · CLENPIQ · COOK MEDICAL HEMOSPRAY · CREON · Cimzia · Clinical Trial Product · Cook Medical Biliary · DIFICID · EXALT · EXALT Model D · EndoClot PHS · Entyvio · GENERAL POLYPECTOMY · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · General - Biliary Devices · General - Polypectomy · HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS(CCC) · HUMIRA · Humira · INFLECTRA · JAGWIRE · LINZESS · MAVYRET · MOTOFEN · Mavyret · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · ORISE · Olympus Biliary Devices · REBYOTA · RINVOQ · Resolution 360 ULTRA Clip · Resolution Clip · SKYRIZI · SPYGLASS RETRIEVAL BASKET · SUCRAID · Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-655 · Small Bowel · SpyBite · SpyGlass · Spyglass · Trulance · WallFlex Duodenal · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN
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 (55%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for gastroenterology in NY.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
15.5
County median income
$97,273
Nearest hospital
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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 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. Dean is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% of NY peers, with 21 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. Dean experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dean performed 204 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. Dean receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dean received a total of $37,061 from 28 companies across 177 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. Dean's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Poughkeepsie?
Dr. Dean's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Dean) 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.
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