Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Ackerman, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Great Neck, 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. Ackerman
Dr. Kenneth Ackerman is an internal medicine specialist in Great Neck, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ackerman performed 6,867 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ackerman received a total of $6,356 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 320 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. Ackerman 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in NY
$6,356 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,867
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
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 (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. |
1,450 | $106 | $415 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
661 | $8 | $33 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
576 | $10 | $44 |
| 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. |
547 | $8 | $34 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
492 | $13 | $63 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
481 | $7 | $35 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
477 | $16 | $77 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
303 | $14 | $84 |
| 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. |
262 | $80 | $304 |
| 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. |
254 | $11 | $153 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
253 | $3 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
180 | $149 | $615 |
| 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. |
174 | $2 | $9 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 127 | $18 | $85 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
120 | $10 | $49 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
111 | $36 | $93 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
83 | $76 | $280 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
41 | $8 | $50 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
36 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
36 | $185 | $790 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
29 | $32 | $119 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
21 | $48 | $120 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
21 | $143 | $440 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
21 | $19 | $75 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $36 | $95 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
16 | $13 | $50 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
14 | $41 | $153 |
| 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. |
14 | $281 | $1,020 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
13 | $29 | $113 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
13 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
12 | $92 | $398 |
| 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. |
12 | $58 | $182 |
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 ↗$6,356
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $908/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
320
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
$1,143
2023
$968
2022
$1,307
2021
$1,127
2020
$556
2019
$631
2018
$624
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$368
ABBVIE INC.
$342
Amgen Inc.
$66
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
PFIZER INC.
$52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$843
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$677
ABBVIE INC.
$672
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$620
AbbVie Inc.
$470
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$458
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$381
Amgen Inc.
$265
PFIZER INC.
$256
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$218
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
Lilly USA, LLC
$167
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$166
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$156
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$155
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$92
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$39
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$36
Allergan, Inc.
$27
DERMIRA, INC.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$23
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$19
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
10,578
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 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. Ackerman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), 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. Ackerman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ackerman performed 1,450 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Ackerman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ackerman received a total of $6,356 from 34 companies across 320 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. Ackerman's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Great Neck?
Dr. Ackerman's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Ackerman) 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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About this page
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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