Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes in New York · the short answer
Medicare pays $40.75 on average for telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes in New York, 21% above the $33.72 national average across all states.
- $40.75
- NY Medicare avg
- $33.72
- National Medicare avg
- 21% above
- vs. national average
State and national averages are computed directly from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners claims data, 2023.
Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
Top Providers in New York
| Provider | Medicare | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Coven, Richard MD | $48.17 | 944 |
| Grunseid, Fred M.D. | $50.58 | 933 |
| Blum, Daniel MD | $50.64 | 908 |
| Sacks, Jessica PA-C | $39.63 | 825 |
| Mathew, Thomas MD | $43.96 | 822 |
| Bernard, Robert M.D. | $49.21 | 821 |
| Haidery, Ghazanfar MD | $50.02 | 816 |
| Gambino, Charles DO | $49.66 | 758 |
| Levitan, Arkady M.D. | $48.56 | 747 |
| Baldauf, Amanda PA | $38.09 | 648 |
| Rema, Elvis MD | $50.05 | 599 |
| Ausubel, Ian M.D. | $49.80 | 520 |
| Mintz, Fredric M.D. | $48.34 | 496 |
| Hussain, Mohammad M.D. | $48.41 | 452 |
| Zafaranloo, John M.D. | $42.62 | 444 |
| Zwickler, Don M.D. | $48.69 | 367 |
| Rametta, Concetto MD | $42.84 | 366 |
| Burshteyn, Ilya MD | $51.65 | 343 |
| Prasad, Ankineedu MD | $47.82 | 321 |
| Klahr, Jonathan MD | $51.42 | 320 |
| Moshenyat, Reuven | $51.38 | 314 |
| Jacobs, Ben MD | $49.87 | 308 |
| Ferrara, Albert DO | $50.49 | 302 |
| Feliciano, Debbie MD | $25.92 | 299 |
| Miller, Dina M.D. | $50.23 | 281 |
New York Pricing in Context
In New York, CPT code 99441 (Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes) carries an average Medicare payment of $40.75 - 21% above the national benchmark of $33.72. 7.8K providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 95.3K total services. Payment ranges by individual claim are not published in this CMS extract; the state average above is the figure to compare against the national benchmark.
The average billed charge in New York is $126.58, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount, the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because New York sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.
Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Telehealth procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in New York lands near $139.82, with self-pay cash prices typically around $76.76. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes cost in New York?
The average Medicare payment for Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes in New York is $40.75, which is 21% above the national average of $33.72. Providers in NY typically bill $126.58 for this procedure.
What does Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes cost with insurance in New York?
With commercial insurance in New York, Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes costs an estimated $139.82. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $76.76. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios and vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
How many providers perform Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes in New York?
7.8K providers in New York billed Medicare for Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes in 2023, performing 95.3K total services. The state Medicare average for this code is $40.75.
Is Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes cheaper in New York than the national average?
No - Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes costs 21% above the national average in New York. The state average Medicare payment is $40.75 compared to $33.72 nationally. Factors like local cost of living, provider competition, and regional Medicare fee schedules all influence state-level pricing.
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Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
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