Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Afshin Tavakoly, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tavakoly
Dr. Afshin Tavakoly is an internal medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tavakoly performed 4,191 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tavakoly received a total of $10,739 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 478 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tavakoly 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in NY
$10,739 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,191
Medicare services
Top 8% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
460 | $79 | $175 |
| 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. |
262 | $113 | $200 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
209 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
201 | $8 | $25 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 196 | $8 | $15 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
177 | $50 | $100 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
176 | $13 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
171 | $16 | $25 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
154 | $9 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
134 | $13 | $25 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
130 | $140 | $250 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
128 | $14 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
121 | $29 | $50 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
119 | $17 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
113 | $15 | $25 |
| Iron level test | 113 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
112 | $9 | $15 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
104 | $7 | $10 |
| 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. |
95 | $5 | $15 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
89 | $51 | $65 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that detects antibodies to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It provides a qualitative or semi-quantitative result to indicate whether antibodies are present. |
85 | $44 | $100 |
| 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. |
83 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
73 | $2 | $10 |
| Annual depression screening | 70 | $22 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
69 | $8 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
66 | $149 | $200 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
63 | $10 | $20 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
57 | $76 | $150 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
52 | $18 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 46 | $18 | $25 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 38 | $22 | $50 |
| 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. |
33 | $51 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
32 | $36 | $50 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
31 | $30 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
29 | $76 | $150 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
25 | $35 | $100 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
24 | $16 | $50 |
| 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 | $90 | $200 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
15 | $6 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
12 | $3 | $20 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,739
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,534/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
478
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,947
2023
$2,790
2022
$2,277
2021
$834
2020
$506
2019
$287
2018
$99
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$647
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$584
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$530
Lilly USA, LLC
$438
GENZYME CORPORATION
$432
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$301
Novo Nordisk Inc
$269
Amgen Inc.
$189
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$140
Genentech USA, Inc.
$87
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$61
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$59
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
PFIZER INC.
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,848
Amgen Inc.
$1,520
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,137
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,096
ABBVIE INC.
$1,076
Novo Nordisk Inc
$950
AbbVie Inc.
$715
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$520
GENZYME CORPORATION
$432
Genentech USA, Inc.
$217
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$217
CSL Behring
$135
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$123
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$114
Intuity Medical Inc
$113
PFIZER INC.
$111
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$73
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$61
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$59
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CUVITRU · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUPIXENT · Descovy · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GLYCATE · Haegarda · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · OXBRYTA · Otezla · Ozempic · Pogo Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System · Prolia · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SYNJARDY · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · XIFAXAN · Xolair · ZAVZPRET · ZEPBOUND · ZORYVE · Zoryve
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
10,581
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Tavakoly is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NY), with 18 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. Tavakoly experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tavakoly performed 460 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Tavakoly receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tavakoly received a total of $10,739 from 26 companies across 478 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Tavakoly's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Tavakoly'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. Tavakoly) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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