Dr. Craig Zalvan, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Zalvan
Dr. Craig Zalvan is an otolaryngology specialist in Tarrytown, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zalvan performed 3,551 Medicare services across 2,884 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zalvan received a total of $65,983 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 227 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zalvan 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 (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. |
883 | $81 | $217 |
| 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. |
579 | $120 | $225 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
385 | $41 | $281 |
| Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function. |
373 | $184 | $828 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
238 | $173 | $766 |
| Swallowing evaluation using endoscope This procedure involves evaluating, recording, and interpreting the swallowing process by using an endoscope to visualize the throat and esophagus. |
188 | $34 | $222 |
| Swallowing evaluation using an endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to visually evaluate and record the swallowing process. |
186 | $179 | $932 |
| 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. |
163 | $157 | $360 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
154 | $97 | $200 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
130 | $47 | $109 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
75 | $113 | $290 |
| Esophageal biopsy via flexible endoscope through nose A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus using a flexible tube inserted through the nose. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
48 | $194 | $939 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $51 | $130 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves monitoring and recording the function of the esophagus using a tube inserted through the nose. |
25 | $182 | $1,021 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
24 | $48 | $77 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
22 | $78 | $141 |
| Voice box injection to augment voice A substance is injected into the voice box using an endoscope to augment or improve voice function. |
21 | $947 | $6,306 |
| 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. |
14 | $18 | $52 |
| Nasal endoscopy of esophagus A diagnostic exam of the esophagus using a flexible endoscope inserted through the nose. |
13 | $136 | $843 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (87%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for otolaryngology in NY.
Geographic Context
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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. Zalvan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of NY peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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