Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rafael Papaleo, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Troy, NY
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
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. Papaleo 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. Papaleo
Dr. Rafael Papaleo is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Troy, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Papaleo performed 4,613 Medicare services across 2,822 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Papaleo received a total of $2,046 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Papaleo 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 15% volume in NY
$2,046 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,613
Medicare services
Top 15% in NY for cardiovascular disease
2,822
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~231 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. |
1,169 | $86 | $250 |
| 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. |
1,010 | $10 | $30 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
356 | $124 | $382 |
| 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. |
348 | $18 | $50 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
348 | $49 | $271 |
| 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. |
196 | $138 | $368 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
170 | $8 | $14 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
118 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
118 | $8 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
114 | $13 | $27 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
110 | $16 | $32 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
102 | $13 | $26 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
85 | $6 | $13 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 67 | $192 | $551 |
| 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. |
56 | $111 | $300 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
36 | $8 | $17 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
32 | $64 | $172 |
| 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. |
27 | $55 | $149 |
| 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. |
26 | $211 | $540 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
24 | $19 | $50 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
22 | $631 | $1,500 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
21 | $10 | $20 |
| 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. |
21 | $424 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
14 | $143 | $361 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $213 | $630 |
| 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. |
11 | $3,270 | $6,800 |
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.
9.9% high complexity
5.2% medium
84.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,046
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $292/year across 7 years
Top 50% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
146
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
$1,956 (95.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$90 (4.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$500
2023
$169
2022
$95
2021
$394
2020
$132
2019
$453
2018
$303
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$240
Boston Scientific Corporation
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$40
PFIZER INC.
$39
CVRx, Inc.
$32
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 72.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$565
Abbott Laboratories
$341
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$161
Boston Scientific Corporation
$151
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$90
PFIZER INC.
$82
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$80
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
ABIOMED
$49
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Amgen Inc.
$45
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$42
CVRx, Inc.
$32
BIOTRONIK INC.
$27
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$26
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVVIGO Guidance System · Arcalyst · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CHANTIX · CVI Systems · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FUROSCIX · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · Impella · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · Orsiro Mission · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO · XIENCE V · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · Xience V coronary stent system · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
110
Per 100K population
68.6
County median income
$86,663
Nearest hospital
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
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. Papaleo is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Papaleo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Papaleo performed 1,169 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. Papaleo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Papaleo received a total of $2,046 from 25 companies across 146 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. Papaleo's costs compare to other cardiologists in Troy?
Dr. Papaleo's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Papaleo) 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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