Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ritchie Parrotta, D.O.
Family Medicine · Wynantskill, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Parrotta 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. Parrotta
Dr. Ritchie Parrotta is a family medicine specialist in Wynantskill, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parrotta performed 21,496 Medicare services across 8,206 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parrotta received a total of $6,511 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 393 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Parrotta 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in NY
$6,511 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗21,496
Medicare services
Top 0% in NY for family medicine
8,206
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,131 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 (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. |
1,519 | $66 | $100 |
| 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. |
1,233 | $8 | $15 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,211 | $4 | $4 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Carbon dioxide level test A blood test that measures the amount of carbon dioxide in your blood, which helps evaluate your body's acid-base balance and kidney function. |
1,192 | $5 | $7 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Alkaline phosphatase level test A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
1,192 | $4 | $4 |
| Blood sodium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve function. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
1,192 | $5 | $6 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
1,192 | $4 | $4 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,174 | $13 | $25 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
1,169 | $4 | $4 |
| 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. |
336 | $58 | $85 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
255 | $9 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
237 | $68 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
227 | $30 | $35 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
126 | $18 | $45 |
| Paranasal sinus X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the paranasal sinuses using at least three different views to visualize the sinus cavities. |
118 | $25 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
117 | $72 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
114 | $130 | $200 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
104 | $3 | $8 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
57 | $10 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
55 | $58 | $125 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
50 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
42 | $36 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
41 | $35 | $50 |
| 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 | $104 | $130 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
29 | $27 | $60 |
| 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. |
29 | $80 | $150 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
23 | $24 | $35 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $22 | $45 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
17 | $4 | $10 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
15 | $34 | $77 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $26 | $35 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
14 | $20 | $45 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
0.8% medium
98.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,511
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $930/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
393
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
$6,375 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$136 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,093
2023
$1,198
2022
$1,404
2021
$1,318
2020
$618
2019
$535
2018
$346
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$229
Lilly USA, LLC
$146
Novo Nordisk Inc
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$63
Exact Sciences Corporation
$57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$56
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Dexcom, Inc.
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$37
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$34
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$32
SK Life Science, Inc.
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,158
ABBVIE INC.
$642
Novo Nordisk Inc
$349
PFIZER INC.
$334
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$301
Lilly USA, LLC
$270
AbbVie Inc.
$270
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$256
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$244
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$219
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$191
Abbott Laboratories
$169
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$151
Amgen Inc.
$151
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$147
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$133
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$127
Allergan, Inc.
$119
Exact Sciences Corporation
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$95
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$85
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$68
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$67
SK Life Science, Inc.
$60
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$55
Lundbeck LLC
$50
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Allergan Inc.
$40
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$39
Dexcom, Inc.
$38
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Eisai Inc.
$34
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$34
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$34
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$16
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Acerta Pharma LLC
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$12
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$11
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% 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 →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
316
Per 100K population
197.1
County median income
$86,663
Nearest hospital
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
5.5 mi
5.5 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. Parrotta is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NY peers, with 19 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. Parrotta experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parrotta performed 1,519 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Parrotta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parrotta received a total of $6,511 from 46 companies across 393 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. Parrotta's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Wynantskill?
Dr. Parrotta's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Parrotta) 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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