Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dana Adkins, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Valhalla, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Adkins
Dr. Dana Adkins is a neurological surgery specialist in Valhalla, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adkins performed 764 Medicare services across 571 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adkins received a total of $122,846 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 288 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Adkins 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 8% volume in NY
$122,846 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗764
Medicare services
Top 8% in NY for neurological surgery
571
Unique beneficiaries
$208
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~38 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. |
105 | $74 | $185 |
| 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. |
89 | $50 | $122 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
85 | $306 | $778 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
78 | $200 | $514 |
| 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. |
62 | $98 | $264 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
46 | $165 | $426 |
| 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. |
44 | $61 | $162 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
35 | $181 | $464 |
| 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. |
35 | $63 | $155 |
| 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. |
31 | $101 | $266 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
25 | $255 | $657 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $66 | $166 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
22 | $592 | $1,530 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
20 | $985 | $3,084 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
19 | $671 | $2,226 |
| 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. |
18 | $39 | $95 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
14 | $535 | $1,437 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
12 | $1,305 | $3,370 |
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.
28.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
71.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$122,846
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,549/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
288
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$83,585 (68.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,588 (17.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17,673 (14.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$23,585
2023
$57,373
2022
$8,024
2021
$1,517
2020
$286
2019
$20,159
2018
$11,903
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$13,282
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,929
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,451
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$1,204
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$678
4WEB, Inc.
$500
Globus Medical, Inc.
$475
Medtronic, Inc.
$428
Carlsmed, Inc.
$177
SI-BONE, INC.
$159
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$137
Centinel Spine, LLC
$117
Spineology Inc.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$58,518
Globus Medical, Inc.
$30,401
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$14,395
NuVasive, Inc.
$6,943
4WEB, Inc.
$3,284
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$2,637
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,506
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,451
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$1,204
Spineology Inc.
$479
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$470
SI-BONE, Inc.
$306
SI-BONE, INC.
$299
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$284
Carlsmed, Inc.
$177
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$137
Centinel Spine, LLC
$117
Brainlab, Inc.
$95
Nevro Corp.
$68
4WEB, INC.
$28
Lifenet Health
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Top 3 companies account for 84.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · ACTIVL · ALIF · ALTERA · Adaptix · Allograft VMIS Delivery System · Automated Rod Bender · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CERVALIGN ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · CLYDESDALE · CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM · CONDUIT · CREO · Clavical Fixation (16-186) · ELSA · EXCELSIUS GPS · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius - GPS · Excelsius Deformity · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · Globus Rod Bending · INDEPENDENCE · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · M6-C · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Magellan · Mariner MIS · O-ARM · O-ARM-ST · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PROCLAIM · PRODISC C VIVO · Pulse · REFLECT · RISE · Rod Link Reducer · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · STIMULAN · SYMPHONY · Sentio · Senza · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · T-PLIF · Teligen · UNID_PASS · VIPER · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · ViviGen · X-CORE · XLIF · aprevo
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 →
The majority of payments (68%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for neurological surgery in NY.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
261
Per 100K population
26.2
County median income
$118,411
Nearest hospital
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
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. Adkins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Adkins experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adkins performed 105 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. Adkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adkins received a total of $122,846 from 22 companies across 288 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. Adkins's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Valhalla?
Dr. Adkins's average Medicare payment per service is $208. 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. Adkins) 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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