Physician profile
David Abraham Altman
NPI 1194042945
$332.36
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
5 companies · $113 in 2025
The $113 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical General Practice (Dentist) provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $74.60).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $11.82 · 2020: $182 · 2022: $25.58 · 2025: $113.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Gift: $81.03 · Food and Beverage: $31.73.
View as a table
| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Gift | $81.03 |
| Food and Beverage | $31.73 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straumann USA LLC | $243.53 | 2020-2025 | |
| Zest Holdings, LLC | $31.73 | 2025 | |
| Biohorizons Implant Systems INC. | $25.58 | 2022 | |
| Dentsply Sirona INC | $19.70 | 2020 | |
| Kulzer, LLC | $11.82 | 2019 |
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw David Altman listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.