Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Tavdy, MD
Internal Medicine · Forest Hills, 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. Tavdy
Dr. David Tavdy is an internal medicine specialist in Forest Hills, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tavdy performed 13,326 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 $12,984 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 400 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 1% volume in NY
$12,984 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗13,326
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
4,663 | $67 | $125 |
| 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. |
2,471 | $71 | $200 |
| 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. |
1,185 | $94 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,068 | $52 | $150 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
584 | $36 | $75 |
| 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. |
447 | $73 | $125 |
| 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. |
367 | $156 | $300 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
333 | $73 | $250 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
267 | $64 | $125 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
259 | $163 | $250 |
| 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. |
202 | $102 | $175 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
192 | $8 | $17 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes This service involves care coordination and management activities performed by a healthcare professional to prepare a patient for discharge from a nursing facility. It requires more than 30 minutes of time spent on these activities. |
170 | $119 | $200 |
| 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. |
156 | $195 | $350 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
102 | $1 | $20 |
| 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. |
97 | $49 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
95 | $148 | $350 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
92 | $30 | $150 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
92 | $12 | $100 |
| 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. |
92 | $1 | $20 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
85 | $43 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
68 | $36 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
63 | $76 | $80 |
| 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. |
49 | $118 | $200 |
| 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. |
34 | $30 | $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. |
29 | $68 | $150 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
20 | $35 | $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. |
18 | $12 | $90 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
13 | $71 | $200 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $74 | $114 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
0.8% medium
97.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,984
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,855/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
400
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
$1,917
2023
$1,874
2022
$1,845
2021
$1,363
2020
$1,209
2019
$2,380
2018
$2,395
Payments by company (2024)
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$275
Amgen Inc.
$253
Lilly USA, LLC
$201
Abbott Laboratories
$176
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$122
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$119
ARGENX US, INC.
$101
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$99
CeQur Corporation
$98
Novo Nordisk Inc
$87
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,110
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,445
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,139
Lilly USA, LLC
$664
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$614
AbbVie, Inc.
$609
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$598
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$405
AbbVie Inc.
$332
CeQur Corporation
$316
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$273
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$241
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198
Abbott Laboratories
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$174
ABBVIE INC.
$165
MannKind Corporation
$163
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$154
Intuity Medical Inc
$150
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$136
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$135
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$125
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$125
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Shire North American Group Inc
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$124
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Boston Scientific Corporation
$116
ARGENX US, INC.
$101
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$99
Allergan Inc.
$81
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
PFIZER INC.
$77
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
Allergan, Inc.
$66
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$64
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$51
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$47
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$46
Alkermes, Inc.
$45
Eisai Inc.
$43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$39
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Mannkind Corporation
$37
Biogen, Inc.
$36
Bausch Health US, LLC
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Insmed, Inc.
$31
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
ITI, Inc.
$22
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$22
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
10,698
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 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 1% 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 nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tavdy performed 4,663 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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 $12,984 from 66 companies across 400 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 Forest Hills?
Dr. Tavdy's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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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