Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Tavdy, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tavdy
Dr. Michael Tavdy is an internal medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tavdy performed 10,265 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tavdy received a total of $21,325 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 918 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. Tavdy 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in NY
$21,325 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,265
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
1,924 | $77 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,054 | $75 | $150 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
785 | $1 | $5 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
464 | $1 | $5 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
422 | $109 | $150 |
| 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. |
414 | $107 | $200 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
354 | $30 | $50 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
319 | $60 | $100 |
| 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. |
301 | $13 | $50 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
275 | $91 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
240 | $149 | $250 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
218 | $1 | $5 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
217 | $36 | $50 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
214 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
204 | $30 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
199 | $75 | $100 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
170 | $62 | $117 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
159 | $69 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
156 | $8 | $14 |
| 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. |
150 | $49 | $100 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
138 | $7 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
113 | $0 | $10 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
112 | $17 | $30 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
111 | $16 | $20 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
108 | $1 | $5 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
107 | $197 | $450 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
89 | $41 | $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. |
74 | $13 | $30 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
72 | $155 | $250 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
70 | $105 | $250 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
69 | $36 | $51 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
68 | $99 | $150 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
66 | $3 | $5 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
66 | $283 | $350 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
62 | $3 | $5 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
60 | $9 | $50 |
| Annual depression screening | 60 | $22 | $50 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 59 | $87 | $158 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
57 | $154 | $400 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
51 | $73 | $149 |
| Calcium gluconate injection An injection of calcium gluconate administered in 10 ml increments. |
48 | $4 | $10 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
45 | $69 | $150 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
37 | $98 | $250 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
33 | $256 | $400 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
22 | $31 | $73 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
21 | $52 | $70 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
21 | $191 | $300 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
20 | $16 | $20 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 19 | $20 | $50 |
| Monthly chronic pain management bundle A monthly service for chronic pain management that includes diagnosis, assessment, monitoring, and the development or revision of a person-centered care plan. |
19 | $73 | $150 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
18 | $86 | $250 |
| 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. |
18 | $167 | $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. |
16 | $152 | $250 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
14 | $45 | $75 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
14 | $50 | $100 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
14 | $22 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
13 | $218 | $400 |
| Initial therapy to facilitate lung function A therapy service designed to help improve or maintain lung function. This is the first session of this specific treatment plan. |
11 | $21 | $50 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
11 | $189 | $350 |
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.
6.8% high complexity
23.9% medium
69.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,046/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
918
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
$3,059
2023
$2,605
2022
$2,840
2021
$2,879
2020
$1,758
2019
$3,675
2018
$4,508
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$303
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$290
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$252
Amgen Inc.
$189
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$189
Ardelyx, Inc.
$185
Lilly USA, LLC
$175
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$168
Novo Nordisk Inc
$165
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$160
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$140
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$91
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
Corcept Therapeutics
$70
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$58
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$46
VIVUS LLC
$46
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$40
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Biogen, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 27.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$2,073
Amgen Inc.
$1,516
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,301
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$1,190
AbbVie Inc.
$1,034
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,027
ABBVIE INC.
$832
Lilly USA, LLC
$739
AbbVie, Inc.
$658
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$545
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$523
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$511
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$491
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$491
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$482
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$471
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$457
PFIZER INC.
$455
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$449
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$401
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$376
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$365
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$293
VIVUS LLC
$285
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$266
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$263
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$249
Ardelyx, Inc.
$217
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$212
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$189
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$176
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$166
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$165
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$158
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$152
Intuity Medical Inc
$150
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$125
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Shire North American Group Inc
$125
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Boston Scientific Corporation
$116
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Allergan, Inc.
$89
CeQur Corporation
$77
Corcept Therapeutics
$70
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$64
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$61
Horizon Pharma plc
$56
Allergan Inc.
$51
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$46
Biogen, Inc.
$44
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
VistaPharm, Inc.
$33
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$28
Nevro Corp.
$23
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$16
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 22.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
10,509
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH
2.4 mi
2.4 mi
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. Tavdy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), 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. Tavdy experienced with chronic care management, first 30 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tavdy performed 1,924 chronic care management, first 30 minutes 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. Tavdy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tavdy received a total of $21,325 from 70 companies across 918 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. Tavdy's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Tavdy's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Tavdy) 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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