Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hope Barnum, DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Schenectady, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Barnum 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. Barnum
Dr. Hope Barnum is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Schenectady, NY, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barnum performed 2,651 Medicare services across 2,175 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barnum received a total of $3,421 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Barnum 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in NY
$3,421 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,651
Medicare services
Top 6% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,175
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
312 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
270 | $73 | $210 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
260 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
250 | $8 | $24 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
242 | $13 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
143 | $123 | $176 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
129 | $29 | $82 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
124 | $9 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
108 | $16 | $48 |
| Annual depression screening | 105 | $17 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
76 | $15 | $42 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
76 | $14 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
72 | $30 | $55 |
| 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. |
70 | $72 | $115 |
| 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. |
65 | $8 | $55 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
54 | $9 | $26 |
| 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. |
50 | $50 | $141 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
47 | $13 | $40 |
| Iron level test | 42 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
42 | $9 | $27 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
26 | $2 | $12 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 22 | $18 | $51 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
20 | $30 | $55 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
17 | $18 | $51 |
| 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 | $158 | $300 |
| 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. |
14 | $281 | $411 |
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 ↗$3,421
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $684/year across 5 years
Top 11% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
179
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
$3,421 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$437
2023
$667
2022
$909
2021
$1,190
2020
$218
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$149
Novo Nordisk Inc
$56
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$36
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
PFIZER INC.
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
RGH Enterprises LLC
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 55.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$511
AbbVie Inc.
$383
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$358
Novo Nordisk Inc
$343
ABBVIE INC.
$309
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$240
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$215
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$113
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$96
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$67
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$64
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$48
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$46
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$37
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$36
PFIZER INC.
$32
Seqirus USA Inc
$31
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
DERMIRA, INC.
$22
RGH Enterprises LLC
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
OptiNose US, Inc.
$14
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO ELLIPTA · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · Flexitouch Plus · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · Kerendia · Licart · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · Nuedexta · Otezla · Ozempic · QBREXZA · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · Tirosint · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xhance
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
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
996
Per 100K population
315.8
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ELLIS HOSPITAL
5.0 mi
5.0 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. Barnum is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of NY peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Barnum experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barnum performed 312 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Barnum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barnum received a total of $3,421 from 38 companies across 179 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. Barnum's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Schenectady?
Dr. Barnum's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Barnum) 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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