Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Maria Pasniciuc, MD
Rheumatology · Syracuse, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pasniciuc
Dr. Maria Pasniciuc is a rheumatology specialist in Syracuse, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pasniciuc performed 37,132 Medicare services across 7,024 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pasniciuc received a total of $1,079 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Pasniciuc 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NY
$1,079 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗37,132
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for rheumatology
7,024
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 12,520 | $5 | $9 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
5,140 | $26 | $75 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
3,900 | $34 | $63 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
3,870 | $10 | $32 |
| Rituximab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection. |
1,370 | $63 | $140 |
| 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. |
955 | $89 | $165 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
926 | $18 | $35 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
856 | $8 | $10 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
814 | $5 | $25 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
813 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
760 | $8 | $20 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
753 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
751 | $5 | $15 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
749 | $5 | $15 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
490 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
409 | $4 | $15 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
298 | $12 | $35 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
216 | $1 | $15 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
154 | $13 | $35 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
143 | $98 | $325 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
142 | $4 | $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. |
129 | $62 | $155 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
127 | $21 | $100 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
107 | $13 | $35 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 107 | $6 | $35 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody titer test A blood test that measures the level of specific antibodies to help assess autoimmune disorders. |
105 | $11 | $55 |
| 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. |
93 | $110 | $250 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
73 | $49 | $200 |
| 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. |
52 | $131 | $200 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
51 | $9 | $18 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen neutralization test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the neutralization of the hepatitis B surface antigen. |
48 | $10 | $25 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
44 | $14 | $35 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
32 | $6 | $15 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody (IgM) test A blood test that measures the level of IgM antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test is used to help determine if a person has a recent or acute hepatitis B infection. |
29 | $12 | $30 |
| 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. |
22 | $11 | $65 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
21 | $29 | $100 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
17 | $3 | $10 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
17 | $4 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
15 | $20 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
14 | $34 | $35 |
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.
35.9% high complexity
38.0% medium
26.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,079
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $216/year across 5 years
Bottom 42% in NY for rheumatology
12
Companies
21
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
$821 (76.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$258 (23.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$114
2023
$389
2022
$214
2021
$263
2019
$99
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$96
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$212
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$159
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$145
Amgen Inc.
$120
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$107
Genentech USA, Inc.
$99
UCB, Inc.
$96
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · Bimzelx · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · TREMFYA · Tavneos · UPTRAVI · XELJANZ
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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$74,740
Nearest hospital
CROUSE HOSPITAL
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Pasniciuc is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Pasniciuc experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pasniciuc performed 12,520 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Pasniciuc receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pasniciuc received a total of $1,079 from 12 companies across 21 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. Pasniciuc's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Syracuse?
Dr. Pasniciuc's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Pasniciuc) 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.
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