Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Happes, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Smithtown, 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. Happes 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. Happes
Dr. Michael Happes is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Smithtown, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Happes performed 4,128 Medicare services across 3,462 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Happes received a total of $26,621 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 310 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. Happes 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$26,621 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,128
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
3,462
Unique beneficiaries
$126
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,105 | $181 | $689 |
| 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. |
465 | $110 | $442 |
| 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. |
418 | $13 | $52 |
| 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. |
378 | $7 | $28 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
278 | $153 | $692 |
| 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. |
182 | $74 | $270 |
| 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. |
175 | $122 | $447 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 155 | $222 | $1,053 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
132 | $13 | $51 |
| 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. |
108 | $529 | $2,159 |
| 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. |
108 | $91 | $341 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
79 | $18 | $69 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
79 | $25 | $131 |
| 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. |
60 | $110 | $406 |
| 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. |
57 | $162 | $591 |
| 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. |
40 | $155 | $654 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 37 | $318 | $1,338 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
33 | $173 | $680 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
27 | $71 | $271 |
| 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. |
26 | $228 | $864 |
| 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. |
23 | $75 | $313 |
| 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. |
22 | $117 | $464 |
| 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. |
22 | $141 | $579 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
19 | $71 | $260 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
19 | $15 | $52 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $209 | $1,195 |
| 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. |
15 | $47 | $173 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
13 | $763 | $4,454 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
12 | $586 | $2,418 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
12 | $39 | $142 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
11 | $3 | $10 |
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.
15.1% high complexity
39.8% medium
45.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,621
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,803/year across 7 years
Top 2% 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.
26
Companies
310
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
$16,762 (63.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,858 (37.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,079
2023
$2,059
2022
$3,010
2021
$3,701
2020
$974
2019
$2,993
2018
$1,805
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$9,858
Medtronic, Inc.
$700
ABIOMED
$481
Inari Medical, Inc.
$440
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$267
Boston Scientific Corporation
$104
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$70
Amgen Inc.
$44
Philips North America LLC
$35
PFIZER INC.
$32
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
ATRICURE, INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 91.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$15,666
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,502
Inari Medical, Inc.
$2,418
ABIOMED
$1,644
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,474
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$550
Boston Scientific Corporation
$321
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$267
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$227
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$209
AtriCure, Inc.
$200
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$199
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$154
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$144
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$140
PFIZER INC.
$137
Amgen Inc.
$92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
Philips North America LLC
$35
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$25
HeartFlow, Inc.
$24
ATRICURE, INC.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% 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 →
Most payments (63%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NY.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
4,345
Per 100K population
284.8
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
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. Happes is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of NY peers, with 17 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. Happes experienced with ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Happes performed 1,105 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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. Happes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Happes received a total of $26,621 from 26 companies across 310 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. Happes's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Smithtown?
Dr. Happes's average Medicare payment per service is $126. 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. Happes) 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.
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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