Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD

Neurological Surgery · West Islip, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
380 MONTAUK HWY, West Islip, NY 11795
6314225371
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1841270543 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Palumbo 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. Palumbo

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo is a neurological surgery specialist in West Islip, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Palumbo performed 210 Medicare services across 163 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Palumbo received a total of $1,842 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Palumbo 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 47% volume in NY $1,842 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
210
Medicare services
Top 47% in NY for neurological surgery
163
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~10 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 (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.
 101 $81 $400
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.
 37 $155 $950
MRI of lower spine, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine.
 36 $63 $600
MRI of upper spine without contrast
An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine.
 19 $60 $500
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.
 17 $118 $600
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,842
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $263/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in NY for neurological surgery
20
Companies
65
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
$1,842 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$137
2023
$259
2022
$429
2021
$94
2020
$221
2019
$279
2018
$424

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$59
Highridge Medical LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$311
NuVasive, Inc.
$218
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$212
Abbott Laboratories
$178
Nevro Corp.
$129
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$112
Spineology Inc.
$112
DJO, LLC
$84
Boston Scientific Corporation
$76
ZIMVIE INC.
$75
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$71
SI-BONE, Inc.
$52
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$48
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$42
Globus Medical, Inc.
$39
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$28
Highridge Medical LLC
$16
Allergan Inc.
$16
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3D Printed Cervical Interbody · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · AVYCAZ · All Spine Stimulation · Axium INS DRG IPG · Belbuca · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · CMF SPINALOGIC · COHERE · Caldolor · GATTEX · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · INTELLIS · Intracept · Omnia · PRESTIGE · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · RELINE · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · Rampart Duo Ti Interbody Fusion System · SCS IPGs · Seglentis · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Spinal-Stim · Spinal-stim · TLIF · XLIF · XTAMPZA · Xtampza ER · iFuse Implant
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

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
5.6
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. Palumbo 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. Palumbo experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Palumbo performed 101 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Palumbo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Palumbo received a total of $1,842 from 20 companies across 65 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. Palumbo's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in West Islip?
Dr. Palumbo's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Palumbo) 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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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 →