Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lawrence Durban, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery · Roslyn, NY
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Durban
Dr. Lawrence Durban is a thoracic surgery specialist in Roslyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Durban performed 1,429 Medicare services across 1,299 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Durban received a total of $159,248 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 742 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Durban 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 2% volume in NY
$159,248 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,429
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for thoracic surgery
1,299
Unique beneficiaries
$204
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
162 | $156 | $459 |
| 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. |
148 | $122 | $447 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
87 | $67 | $187 |
| Radiologist review of drainage imaging A radiologist reviews medical images to assess the drainage of fluid. |
82 | $51 | $188 |
| Insertion of chest tube for lung fluid drainage A procedure to place a tube into the chest cavity to drain excess fluid from around the lungs. |
81 | $197 | $720 |
| 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. |
80 | $163 | $487 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
52 | $869 | $3,375 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
45 | $474 | $1,917 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
42 | $61 | $457 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
42 | $459 | $1,716 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
39 | $87 | $288 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
36 | $49 | $181 |
| Removal of lung lining tube This procedure involves the removal of a tube that has been placed in the lining of the lung. |
35 | $147 | $558 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator This procedure involves the surgical removal of the pulse generator component of a permanent pacemaker. The pulse generator is the device that sends electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm. |
29 | $121 | $863 |
| Removal of defibrillator electrodes through vein This procedure involves the extraction of defibrillator leads via a vein. It is performed to remove or replace the electrical connections of a cardiac device. |
29 | $711 | $3,201 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
27 | $75 | $549 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
27 | $38 | $146 |
| Removal of defibrillator This procedure involves the surgical extraction of an implanted defibrillator device from the body. |
26 | $111 | $792 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
26 | $69 | $199 |
| Removal of dual electrodes from right heart This procedure involves the extraction of dual electrodes located in the right side of the heart. |
25 | $546 | $2,354 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
22 | $17 | $63 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
22 | $38 | $93 |
| Implantable defibrillator programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted heart rhythm device before or after surgery. |
22 | $46 | $124 |
| 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. |
22 | $115 | $332 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
21 | $327 | $1,192 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
19 | $78 | $291 |
| Thoracic target delineation for radiation therapy This procedure involves mapping and defining the specific areas within the chest that require radiation treatment. It is a planning step to ensure accurate targeting during radiation therapy. |
18 | $200 | $766 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
18 | $142 | $1,037 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes. |
16 | $128 | $750 |
| Endoscopic removal of chest lymph nodes A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from the chest cavity using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted through small incisions. |
16 | $218 | $797 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
16 | $324 | $1,306 |
| 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. |
16 | $47 | $173 |
| 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. |
16 | $74 | $270 |
| Chest exam with lymph node biopsy via endoscope This procedure involves examining the chest using an endoscope and taking a tissue sample from a lymph node for testing. |
14 | $410 | $1,497 |
| Pacemaker and lower heart chamber electrode insertion A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place an electrode in the lower chamber of the heart to help regulate the heartbeat. |
13 | $354 | $1,767 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator This procedure involves removing existing defibrillator leads and replacing them with new ones. It is performed to update or repair the electrical connections of a cardiac rhythm management device. |
13 | $361 | $1,490 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
13 | $46 | $168 |
| Lung exam with lobe removal via endoscope This procedure involves examining the lung and removing a lobe using an endoscope. It is performed to inspect the lung tissue and surgically remove a section of the lung. |
12 | $1,426 | $5,203 |
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.
33.5% high complexity
7.8% medium
58.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$159,248
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,750/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
742
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
$134,225 (84.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,968 (10.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,055 (5.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,821
2023
$15,755
2022
$13,052
2021
$11,429
2020
$43,015
2019
$33,584
2018
$36,593
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,398
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,452
Philips North America LLC
$747
ATRICURE, INC.
$637
Boston Scientific Corporation
$324
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$170
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$40
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$111,830
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$34,866
Ethicon Inc.
$2,318
ATRICURE, INC.
$2,254
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,452
AtriCure, Inc.
$1,008
Boston Scientific Corporation
$980
Philips North America LLC
$747
Medtronic, Inc.
$703
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$606
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$280
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$262
Covidien LP
$199
BIOTRONIK INC.
$147
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$139
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$135
Respicardia, Inc.
$133
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$127
Pulmonx Corporation
$125
Admedus Corporation
$119
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$107
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$103
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$84
Mallinckrodt LLC
$83
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$76
DAVOL INC.
$59
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$47
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$40
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$37
Medistim USA, Inc.
$36
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6557) Mechanical Tools · (9027) TightRail · (9124) LM Undivided · (9270) Lasers · (9272) GlideLight · (9273) SLS · (9274) LLD · (9278) Bridge · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · (9556) IVC Filter Removal · (9557) Spartacus · (AM5) Lead management · ACC2 CARDIAC CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · ACCENT · ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY · ALIYA SYSTEM · ALLURE · ALLURE QUADRA · ANGIOVAC · ARISTA AH · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · AngioVac · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Bridge · CARDIOMEMS · CFN PleurX · CLEVIPREX · CONFIRM RX · CRT-Ds · CVX-300 · CardioMEMS HF System · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · CoreValve Evolut · DURATA · Da Vinci Surgical System · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Edge Navigation · Ellipse ICD · Endurity Pacemaker · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Epic Stented Tissue Valve · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL - TACHY · GIAPREZA · GlideLight · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · IGT Device Undivided · IGT_D Therapy · INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve · JOT DX · KENGREAL · KEYTRUDA · LARIAT SUTURE DELIVERY DEVICE · LATITUDE CLARITY · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MRI Ready Leads · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Monarch Platform · Mosaic · OFIRMEV · OPTIMIZER · OPTISURE · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · Pouch · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · QUADRA ALLURE MP · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · S ICD · SAMSCA · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · STIMULAN · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Spectranetics Undiv · SuperDimension · TENDRIL · Tendril Pacing Lead · Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve · Trilogy 100 · Turbo Elite · UNIFY ASSURA · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VisiSheath · remede System · superDimension
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 (84%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for thoracic surgery in NY.
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
271
Per 100K population
19.5
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART 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. Durban is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Durban experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Durban performed 162 new patient office visit (45-59 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. Durban receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Durban received a total of $159,248 from 35 companies across 742 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. Durban's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Roslyn?
Dr. Durban's average Medicare payment per service is $204. 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. Durban) 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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