Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Buono, MD
Family Medicine · Staten Island, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Buono 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. Buono
Dr. Joseph Buono is a family medicine specialist in Staten Island, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buono performed 4,477 Medicare services across 3,087 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buono received a total of $15,298 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 914 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Buono 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
$15,298 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,477
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for family medicine
3,087
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,086 | $104 | $235 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
841 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
829 | $76 | $175 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
398 | $151 | $276 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
268 | $142 | $507 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
266 | $72 | $295 |
| 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. |
167 | $12 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
153 | $36 | $100 |
| 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. |
142 | $72 | $125 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
72 | $13 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
69 | $1 | $120 |
| 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. |
61 | $37 | $176 |
| 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. |
47 | $128 | $383 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
35 | $194 | $251 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
17 | $260 | $686 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
15 | $192 | $459 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 11 | $19 | $50 |
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 ↗$15,298
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,185/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
914
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
$15,073 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$225 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,189
2023
$3,100
2022
$2,618
2021
$2,048
2020
$1,940
2019
$1,521
2018
$882
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$840
ABBVIE INC.
$506
Lilly USA, LLC
$435
Novo Nordisk Inc
$226
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$214
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$186
PFIZER INC.
$166
Exact Sciences Corporation
$91
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Almatica Pharma LLC
$77
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Alkermes, Inc.
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,327
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,455
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,177
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,045
AbbVie Inc.
$1,006
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$927
ABBVIE INC.
$926
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$591
PFIZER INC.
$540
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$533
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$527
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$403
Almatica Pharma LLC
$262
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$251
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$238
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$225
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$207
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$201
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$186
Allergan, Inc.
$179
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$177
GENZYME CORPORATION
$170
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$142
Exact Sciences Corporation
$139
Allergan Inc.
$116
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$105
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$105
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$94
Abbott Laboratories
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$89
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$62
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$57
EISAI INC.
$50
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$48
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$42
ITI, Inc.
$34
VistaPharm, Inc.
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Alkermes, Inc.
$21
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Mannkind Corporation
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Eisai Inc.
$15
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$11
Corium, LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,643
Per 100K population
536.4
County median income
$98,290
Nearest hospital
RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
5.1 mi
5.1 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. Buono is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Buono experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buono performed 1,086 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Buono receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buono received a total of $15,298 from 50 companies across 914 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. Buono's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Staten Island?
Dr. Buono's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Buono) 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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