Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Masciello, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · West Islip, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
540 UNION BLVD, West Islip, NY 11795
6316692555
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1306824719 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. Masciello

Dr. Michael Masciello is a cardiovascular disease specialist in West Islip, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Masciello performed 5,332 Medicare services across 4,159 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Masciello received a total of $5,721 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 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. Masciello 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 10% volume in NY $5,721 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,332
Medicare services
Top 10% in NY for cardiovascular disease
4,159
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~267 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
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
1,689 $7 $28
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.
915 $84 $334
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.
667 $55 $230
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
632 $57 $224
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision.
354 $17 $69
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results.
293 $11 $46
2-day continuous ECG with professional review
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional.
177 $16 $60
Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure sensor
This procedure involves the remote tracking of pressure readings from a sensor in the pulmonary artery over a period of up to 30 days.
112 $32 $122
Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring
An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings.
98 $68 $271
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
92 $2 $10
Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results.
78 $23 $88
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
78 $15 $58
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 $108 $463
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.
31 $126 $487
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.
24 $66 $289
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
16 $22 $82
Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function.
14 $7 $24
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.
13.6% high complexity
16.0% medium
70.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,721
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $817/year across 7 years
Top 29% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
178
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
$4,965 (86.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$756 (13.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$695
2023
$1,022
2022
$1,004
2021
$640
2020
$785
2019
$526
2018
$1,048

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$394
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$84
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
PFIZER INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$2,218
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,184
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$345
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$337
Boston Scientific Corporation
$285
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$246
PFIZER INC.
$183
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$157
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$94
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$84
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$60
AtriCure, Inc.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$56
Amgen Inc.
$43
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$35
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
United Therapeutics Corporation
$16
CHIESI USA, INC.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Relypsa, Inc.
$12
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Assure WCD · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · CardioMEMS HF System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · Flexitouch Plus · Fortify Assura · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ORENITRAM · Optis Coronary Imaging System · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · QUADRA ASSURA · Ranexa · Repatha · Rybelsus · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
457
Per 100K population
30.0
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. Masciello is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% 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. Masciello experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Masciello performed 1,689 ekg interpretation and report 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. Masciello receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Masciello received a total of $5,721 from 27 companies across 178 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. Masciello's costs compare to other cardiologists in West Islip?
Dr. Masciello's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Masciello) 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 →