Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Meyer Abittan, M.D.
Optician · Roslyn, NY
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Abittan
Dr. Meyer Abittan is an optician specialist in Roslyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abittan performed 15,577 Medicare services across 11,150 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abittan received a total of $53,417 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 563 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Abittan 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 4% volume in NY
$53,417 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,577
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for optician
11,150
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,076 | $13 | $75 |
| 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. |
1,983 | $81 | $153 |
| 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. |
1,513 | $115 | $225 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,475 | $170 | $650 |
| 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. |
975 | $183 | $595 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
740 | $217 | $700 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
736 | $48 | $300 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
735 | $22 | $300 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
664 | $36 | $300 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
641 | $45 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
545 | $157 | $440 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
402 | $57 | $136 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
392 | $48 | $200 |
| 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. |
374 | $109 | $175 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
268 | $231 | $500 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
207 | $23 | $200 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
197 | $810 | $1,850 |
| 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. |
193 | $151 | $275 |
| 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. |
192 | $72 | $150 |
| 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. |
186 | $158 | $400 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
184 | $74 | $210 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
164 | $12 | $175 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
140 | $197 | $350 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 125 | $241 | $900 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
120 | $43 | $150 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
103 | $66 | $475 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
44 | $578 | $1,900 |
| Balloon dilation of single coronary artery or branch A procedure to widen a single coronary artery or its branch using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
42 | $283 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
40 | $120 | $185 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
39 | $91 | $600 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 28 | $352 | $2,464 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $204 | $387 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
17 | $100 | $500 |
| 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 | $165 | $275 |
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.
18.8% high complexity
17.8% medium
63.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$53,417
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,631/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
563
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
$39,996 (74.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,421 (25.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,854
2023
$1,867
2022
$1,816
2021
$2,062
2020
$1,630
2019
$17,302
2018
$26,886
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$240
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$221
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$207
PFIZER INC.
$192
Amgen Inc.
$192
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$159
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$147
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$108
Novo Nordisk Inc
$106
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$76
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23,610
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$7,943
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$5,624
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$3,096
Abbott Laboratories
$1,912
Amgen Inc.
$1,684
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,598
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,149
PFIZER INC.
$983
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$887
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$685
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$655
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$580
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$451
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$441
Boston Scientific Corporation
$350
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$175
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$163
CHIESI USA, INC.
$152
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$145
Novo Nordisk Inc
$128
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$102
Lundbeck LLC
$96
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$89
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$88
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$81
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$76
MEDICOMP INC
$67
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$65
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Allergan Inc.
$55
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$52
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$24
HeartFlow, Inc.
$19
Penumbra, Inc.
$17
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$16
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 69.6% 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 →
The majority of payments (75%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for optician in NY.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
16,372
Per 100K population
1179.4
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART CENTER
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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. Abittan is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Abittan experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abittan performed 2,076 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Abittan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abittan received a total of $53,417 from 40 companies across 563 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. Abittan's costs compare to other opticians in Roslyn?
Dr. Abittan's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Abittan) 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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