Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Mehling, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · West Islip, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
800 MONTAUK HWY, West Islip, NY 11795
6318933903
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1790703965 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Mehling

Dr. Brian Mehling is an orthopaedic trauma physician in West Islip, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehling performed 249 Medicare services across 220 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehling received a total of $547 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic trauma physician. 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. Mehling 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 ▲ 249 Medicare services $547 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
249
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in NY for orthopaedic trauma physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
220
Unique beneficiaries
$275
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~12 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
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.
50 $42 $250
Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length.
49 $117 $1,103
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.
40 $75 $124
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant
A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone.
29 $1,075 $3,427
Bone healing electrical stimulation device placement
A device is surgically placed to deliver electrical stimulation to promote bone healing.
19 $45 $286
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
19 $41 $79
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement
This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant.
18 $1,010 $3,098
Closed treatment of broken below neck of thigh bone
Non-surgical setting of a broken thigh bone below the neck. The bone is realigned without making an incision.
13 $422 $539
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.
12 $99 $127
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.
7.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
92.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$547
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $78/year across 7 years
Bottom 10% in NY for orthopaedic trauma physician
13
Companies
16
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
$547 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$35
2023
$45
2022
$38
2021
$175
2020
$12
2019
$154
2018
$88

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bone Support Inc.
$21
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kerecis Limited
$142
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$119
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$68
Globus Medical, Inc.
$45
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$36
Bone Support Inc.
$21
ERMI Inc.
$20
ZIMVIE INC.
$19
SI-BONE, Inc.
$19
Horizon Pharma plc
$19
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · Channel Drain · DUEXIS · Distal Femur Plate System · EBI Bone Healing System · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · PALACOS · Proximal Humerus Strut · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · VA-LCP · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · Zilretta
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic trauma physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Mehling is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Mehling experienced with hospital follow-up visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehling performed 50 hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 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. Mehling receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehling received a total of $547 from 13 companies across 16 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. Mehling's costs compare to other orthopaedic trauma physicians in West Islip?
Dr. Mehling's average Medicare payment per service is $275. 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. Mehling) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →