Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zana Nikolla, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Nikolla
Dr. Zana Nikolla is a gastroenterology specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nikolla performed 3,274 Medicare services across 1,298 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nikolla received a total of $6,136 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 270 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Nikolla 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$6,136 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,274
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for gastroenterology
1,298
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
224 | $98 | $337 |
| 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. |
174 | $66 | $192 |
| 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. |
136 | $69 | $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. |
92 | $100 | $879 |
| 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. |
91 | $119 | $1,077 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
84 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
82 | $145 | $506 |
| 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. |
53 | $126 | $437 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
47 | $10 | $26 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
47 | $68 | $247 |
| 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. |
45 | $7 | $19 |
| 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. |
43 | $211 | $1,047 |
| 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. |
37 | $107 | $347 |
| 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. |
35 | $75 | $294 |
| Esophageal motility study A test that evaluates the movement and function of the esophagus. |
34 | $188 | $590 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
32 | $13 | $34 |
| Iron level test | 32 | $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. |
32 | $9 | $22 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
30 | $15 | $38 |
| 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. |
29 | $49 | $128 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves monitoring and recording esophageal function using a tube inserted through the nose that contains electrodes. |
28 | $147 | $462 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
28 | $25 | $60 |
| 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. |
28 | $101 | $272 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
25 | $14 | $37 |
| Rectal and anal tone and sensation test A physical examination to assess muscle tone and sensory function in the rectum and anus. |
20 | $448 | $1,437 |
| Rectal sensitivity and function study A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum. |
20 | $239 | $730 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
17 | $194 | $878 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
15 | $648 | $2,306 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
14 | $23 | $85 |
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 ↗$6,136
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $877/year across 7 years
Top 29% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
270
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
$6,136 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$915
2023
$1,354
2022
$1,027
2021
$696
2020
$243
2019
$1,023
2018
$877
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$384
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$193
GENZYME CORPORATION
$117
Olympus America Inc.
$49
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 75.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,662
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$728
PFIZER INC.
$436
Boston Scientific Corporation
$371
AbbVie, Inc.
$316
Romark Laboratories, LC
$275
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$191
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$184
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$172
AbbVie Inc.
$160
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$138
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$138
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
Covidien LP
$133
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$132
GENZYME CORPORATION
$117
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$98
Celgene Corporation
$94
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$62
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Olympus America Inc.
$49
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$47
UCB, Inc.
$46
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$40
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$39
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Cook Medical LLC
$28
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$24
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$17
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$14
Shionogi Inc
$13
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$13
QOL Medical, LLC
$12
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Novo Nordisk Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Alinia · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CONTRAVE · CREON · Cimzia · Cook Medical Biliary · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Donnatal · ENTYVIO · EXALT · EXALT Model D · EndoClot PHS · Entyvio · Epclusa · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS(CCC) · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOTOFEN · Mavyret · Motegrity · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · ORISE · REBYOTA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUPREP · SUTAB · Small Bowel · TRULANCE · Trulance · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VOWST · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · Zelnorm
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
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. Nikolla is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Nikolla experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nikolla performed 1,700 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Nikolla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nikolla received a total of $6,136 from 40 companies across 270 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. Nikolla's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Poughkeepsie?
Dr. Nikolla's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Nikolla) 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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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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