Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alan Dresner, MD
Endocrinology · West Nyack, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dresner
Dr. Alan Dresner is an endocrinology specialist in West Nyack, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dresner performed 26,336 Medicare services across 13,564 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dresner received a total of $83,271 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1723 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dresner 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 2% volume in NY
$83,271 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗26,336
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for endocrinology
13,564
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 5,280 | $18 | $33 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,583 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,348 | $8 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
1,095 | $10 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
1,060 | $16 | $45 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
1,043 | $7 | $20 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
1,043 | $6 | $20 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
1,039 | $14 | $50 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,004 | $13 | $40 |
| 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. |
972 | $110 | $200 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
953 | $8 | $20 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 934 | $8 | $45 |
| 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. |
846 | $73 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
587 | $15 | $25 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
565 | $14 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
553 | $10 | $35 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
543 | $29 | $80 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
524 | $7 | $40 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
487 | $4 | $15 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
371 | $10 | $45 |
| Triglyceride level test A blood test that measures the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. |
367 | $6 | $30 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
332 | $4 | $30 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
307 | $5 | $40 |
| Glycated protein level test A blood test that measures the level of glycated protein to assess average blood sugar control over time. |
300 | $16 | $40 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
279 | $40 | $90 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
256 | $6 | $20 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
254 | $5 | $15 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
253 | $2 | $10 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
214 | $13 | $25 |
| Iron level test | 211 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
211 | $9 | $15 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
203 | $16 | $50 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
186 | $14 | $60 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
178 | $47 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
170 | $99 | $250 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 123 | $18 | $75 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
107 | $25 | $60 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
100 | $21 | $90 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
96 | $12 | $75 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
91 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
35 | $98 | $281 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
33 | $16 | $60 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
33 | $19 | $40 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
30 | $18 | $75 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
30 | $18 | $75 |
| Thyroglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
28 | $16 | $50 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
28 | $31 | $100 |
| 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. |
27 | $153 | $370 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
24 | $27 | $60 |
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 ↗$83,271
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,896/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
64
Companies
1,723
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$60,450 (72.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,365 (25.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,457 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,197
2023
$4,051
2022
$5,580
2021
$15,644
2020
$11,289
2019
$17,945
2018
$24,564
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC.
$777
Mannkind Corporation
$534
Amgen Inc.
$479
Lilly USA, LLC
$448
Radius Health, Inc.
$227
Corcept Therapeutics
$203
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$161
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$159
Medtronic, Inc.
$147
ABBVIE INC.
$114
Novo Nordisk Inc
$114
Abbott Laboratories
$109
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Alvogen Inc
$89
Insulet Corporation
$79
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$78
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$74
Dexcom, Inc.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$65
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$54
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24,185
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23,912
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11,705
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,505
Lilly USA, LLC
$2,068
Amgen Inc.
$1,897
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,660
Corcept Therapeutics
$1,652
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1,407
Radius Health, Inc.
$1,311
Mannkind Corporation
$867
ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC.
$777
Novo Nordisk AS
$580
AbbVie Inc.
$516
Insulet Corporation
$513
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$496
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$470
Abbott Laboratories
$397
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$323
Dexcom, Inc.
$282
GENZYME CORPORATION
$272
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$270
Medtronic, Inc.
$261
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$255
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$254
PFIZER INC.
$246
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$246
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$234
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$225
AbbVie, Inc.
$206
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$173
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$167
Alvogen Inc
$166
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$165
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
MannKind Corporation
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$103
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$98
Embecta Corp.
$77
Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC
$75
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$74
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$68
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$40
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$37
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$37
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$36
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$25
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
LifeScan, Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$22
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$21
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$15
Valeritas, Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 71.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for endocrinology in NY.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
436
Per 100K population
128.6
County median income
$110,631
Nearest hospital
NYACK HOSPITAL
2.5 mi
2.5 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. Dresner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Dresner experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dresner performed 5,280 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Dresner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dresner received a total of $83,271 from 64 companies across 1,723 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. Dresner's costs compare to other endocrinologists in West Nyack?
Dr. Dresner's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Dresner) 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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