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Dr. Steven Giovannone, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Schenectady, NY
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Giovannone
Dr. Steven Giovannone is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Schenectady, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Giovannone performed 2,276 Medicare services across 1,720 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Giovannone received a total of $13,258 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 297 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Giovannone 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
▲ 2,276 Medicare services
$13,258 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,276
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in NY for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,720
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
846 | $6 | $14 |
| 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. |
291 | $10 | $38 |
| 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. |
172 | $85 | $145 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
113 | $20 | $45 |
| 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. |
109 | $62 | $102 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
104 | $21 | $64 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
59 | $587 | $1,395 |
| 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. |
58 | $126 | $194 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 40 | $167 | $282 |
| 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. |
38 | $396 | $876 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
38 | $137 | $439 |
| 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. |
33 | $102 | $191 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
29 | $83 | $524 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
29 | $14 | $53 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
29 | $2 | $19 |
| 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. |
27 | $104 | $224 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
26 | $719 | $1,830 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
25 | $235 | $686 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
23 | $20 | $52 |
| 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. |
23 | $63 | $101 |
| 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. |
21 | $136 | $282 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
20 | $80 | $221 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
19 | $29 | $115 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
17 | $61 | $156 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
14 | $640 | $1,371 |
| 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. |
14 | $93 | $147 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
13 | $30 | $55 |
| 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. |
13 | $68 | $97 |
| 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. |
11 | $354 | $759 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
11 | $9 | $20 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
11 | $18 | $34 |
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.
13.4% high complexity
2.5% medium
84.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,258
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,894/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in NY for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
32
Companies
297
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
$13,258 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,139
2023
$879
2022
$5,406
2021
$628
2020
$365
2019
$1,623
2018
$3,218
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$407
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$142
Medtronic, Inc.
$128
BIOTRONIK INC.
$121
ABIOMED
$88
PFIZER INC.
$83
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$70
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$34
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$3,275
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,832
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,446
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,364
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$523
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$462
Medtronic, Inc.
$389
PFIZER INC.
$343
Amgen Inc.
$337
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$330
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$313
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$269
BIOTRONIK INC.
$228
ABIOMED
$164
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$126
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$113
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$95
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$94
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$90
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$83
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$35
EKOS Corporation
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
Terumo Medical Corporation
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Adapta · Advisa · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Carto 3 · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DYNAGEN MINI ICD VR · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENTRESTO · EkoSonic · FABRAZYME · FARXIGA · General - Therapies · GlideLight · ICDs · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · METACROSS OTW · MICRA · MULTAQ · Micra · NEXLETOL · No Associated Product · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RHYTHMIA · Ranger · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · SAMSCA · SENSOR ENABLED · SelectSecure · Selectra · SureScan · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · ULTREON · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIENCE SKYPOINT · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · ZIO XT Patch · ZOOM Wireless Transmitter
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
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$76,989
Nearest hospital
ELLIS HOSPITAL
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Giovannone is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Giovannone experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Giovannone performed 846 ekg interpretation and report 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. Giovannone receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Giovannone received a total of $13,258 from 32 companies across 297 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. Giovannone's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Schenectady?
Dr. Giovannone's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Giovannone) 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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