Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carey Strom, MD

Gastroenterology · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9090 WILSHIRE BLVD, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
3102462520
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1720015019 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Strom

Dr. Carey Strom is a gastroenterology specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Strom performed 1,616 Medicare services across 958 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Strom received a total of $1,426 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Strom 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 in practice ▲ Top 15% volume in CA $1,426 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,616
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for gastroenterology
958
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~85 Medicare services per year of practice

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, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
757 $149 $295
Telephone or electronic assessment, 5-10 minutes
A remote assessment and management service conducted via telephone, internet, or electronic health record. The consulting physician spends 5 to 10 minutes providing verbal and written reports.
208 $15 $50
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
114 $70 $2,800
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 114 $164 $495
Online digital evaluation by nonphysician professional, 11-20 minutes
An online digital evaluation and management service provided by a nonphysician professional. The service involves a total time of 11 to 20 minutes over a period of up to 7 days.
95 $12 $50
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
56 $118 $2,500
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
49 $205 $2,800
Telephone or internet assessment, 11-20 minutes
A remote consultation conducted via telephone or internet that includes verbal discussion and a written report, lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
48 $30 $75
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
39 $145 $2,200
Telephone or internet consultation, more than 30 minutes
A remote assessment conducted by a consulting physician via telephone or internet, lasting more than 30 minutes and including a verbal and written report.
26 $56 $100
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
23 $21 $75
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
21 $39 $50
Telephone or internet consultation, 21-30 minutes
A remote assessment conducted by a consulting physician via telephone or internet, including verbal discussion and a written report, lasting 21 to 30 minutes.
20 $44 $90
Hydrogen breath test
A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms.
17 $80 $1,000
Anoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside.
16 $112 $350
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
13 $80 $100
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,426
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $238/year across 6 years
Bottom 47% in CA for gastroenterology
17
Companies
54
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,387 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$38 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$49
2023
$83
2022
$54
2020
$46
2019
$338
2018
$856

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$486
AbbVie, Inc.
$200
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$177
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$129
QOL Medical, LLC
$76
Allergan Inc.
$64
ABBVIE INC.
$54
AbbVie Inc.
$46
Shionogi Inc
$35
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$27
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Romark Laboratories, LC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 60.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Alinia · Creon · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · GATTEX · HUMIRA · Humira · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · Sucraid · Symproic · Trulance · UCERIS TABLETS · VIBERZI · VOWST · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · ZENPEP · ZIO XT Patch
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
475
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
0.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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. Strom is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Strom experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Strom performed 757 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Strom receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Strom received a total of $1,426 from 17 companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Strom's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Strom's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Strom) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →