Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Tatar, MD
Gastroenterology · West Nyack, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tatar
Dr. Eric Tatar is a gastroenterology specialist in West Nyack, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tatar performed 1,244 Medicare services across 920 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tatar received a total of $45,909 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 427 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Tatar 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 17% volume in NY
$45,909 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,244
Medicare services
Top 17% in NY for gastroenterology
920
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~62 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, 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. |
535 | $73 | $295 |
| 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. |
200 | $118 | $355 |
| 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. |
76 | $112 | $333 |
| 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. |
61 | $144 | $407 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
38 | $16 | $38 |
| 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. |
38 | $158 | $383 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
37 | $307 | $1,194 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
32 | $189 | $1,000 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
30 | $476 | $1,525 |
| 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. |
24 | $47 | $175 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $200 | $454 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
22 | $120 | $315 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
18 | $108 | $975 |
| COVID-19 viral test, non-CDC A laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) using any technique and targeting multiple types or subtypes. This specific code is for tests performed by laboratories that are not the CDC. |
17 | $50 | $76 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
16 | $301 | $1,450 |
| Replacement of stomach stoma tube | 15 | $214 | $650 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
15 | $99 | $310 |
| 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. |
13 | $83 | $350 |
| 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. |
13 | $79 | $286 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
11 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
11 | $20 | $110 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
6.6% medium
92.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$45,909
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,558/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
427
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
$35,324 (76.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,585 (23.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,757
2023
$2,499
2022
$13,730
2021
$25,341
2020
$360
2019
$1,248
2018
$974
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$534
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$321
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$165
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$135
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$133
GENZYME CORPORATION
$96
Celgene Corporation
$86
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$85
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$57
Ardelyx, Inc.
$45
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
VIVUS LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$35,463
AbbVie Inc.
$1,519
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$1,295
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,221
ABBVIE INC.
$1,202
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$656
Celgene Corporation
$634
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$593
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$376
PFIZER INC.
$360
AbbVie, Inc.
$337
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$225
UCB, Inc.
$186
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$185
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$165
Ardelyx, Inc.
$148
Covidien LP
$145
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$117
Shire North American Group Inc
$101
GENZYME CORPORATION
$96
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$74
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$72
Organon LLC
$64
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$62
QOL Medical, LLC
$60
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$57
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$55
Allergan Inc.
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$51
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$36
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$34
VIVUS LLC
$14
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aemcolo · Amitiza · Bravo · CREON · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Entyvio · Epclusa · GATTEX · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · Linzess · MOTEGRITY · Mavyret · Motegrity · OCALIVA · PANCREAZE · PILLCAM · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RESMETIROM · REZDIFFRA · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUFLAVE · SUTAB · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · UCERIS · VIBERZI · VOWST · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 (77%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for gastroenterology in NY.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
750
Per 100K population
221.3
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. Tatar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% 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. Tatar experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tatar performed 535 hospital follow-up visit, moderate 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. Tatar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tatar received a total of $45,909 from 35 companies across 427 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. Tatar's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in West Nyack?
Dr. Tatar's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Tatar) 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.
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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