Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Pascuzzo, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pascuzzo
Dr. Joseph Pascuzzo is a hospice and palliative medicine physician in Fresno, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pascuzzo performed 644,051 Medicare services across 10,889 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pascuzzo received a total of $11,295 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 423 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Pascuzzo 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 1% volume in CA
$11,295 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗644,051
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
10,889
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~33,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
206,250 | $1 | $9 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
192,700 | $2 | $12 |
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
134,600 | $0 | $8 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 18,560 | $24 | $72 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 16,860 | $18 | $51 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
10,990 | $36 | $117 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
10,601 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 6,240 | $1 | $11 |
| Eflapegrastim injection, 0.1 mg An injection of eflapegrastim-xnst administered at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
5,544 | $26 | $88 |
| Injection, granisetron, extended-release, 0.1 mg | 4,500 | $5 | $20 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 3,500 | $16 | $61 |
| 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. |
2,949 | $8 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,907 | $8 | $11 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Octagam) This procedure involves the administration of immune globulin medication directly into a vein. It is provided in a non-lyophilized liquid form. |
2,430 | $32 | $225 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
2,231 | $10 | $27 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
2,192 | $11 | $40 |
| Iron level test | 1,717 | $6 | $17 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
1,717 | $9 | $22 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,700 | $0 | $8 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
1,699 | $13 | $35 |
| Bevacizumab-maly biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of bevacizumab-maly, a biosimilar medication, with a dosage of 10 mg. |
1,670 | $57 | $185 |
| 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. |
1,248 | $99 | $418 |
| 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. |
1,058 | $69 | $286 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
658 | $1 | $10 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
621 | $4 | $10 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
469 | $51 | $198 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 450 | $1 | $10 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
424 | $2 | $10 |
| Flow cytometry, additional marker An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis. |
392 | $20 | $64 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
382 | $24 | $87 |
| Pegfilgrastim-fpgk biosimilar injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim-fpgk, a biosimilar medication, administered at a dose of 0.5 mg. |
300 | $273 | $853 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
298 | $111 | $400 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
276 | $6 | $16 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
272 | $16 | $42 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
248 | $18 | $48 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
248 | $96 | $252 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
245 | $4 | $11 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
215 | $4 | $12 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
210 | $17 | $61 |
| 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. |
208 | $140 | $558 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
207 | $7 | $17 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 201 | $18 | $46 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
198 | $3 | $9 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
198 | $15 | $38 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
197 | $14 | $37 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
181 | $5 | $12 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
163 | $1 | $9 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
159 | $9 | $23 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 153 | $3 | $14 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
152 | $1 | $2 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 140 | $281 | $898 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
139 | $1,355 | $4,921 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
116 | $19 | $49 |
| Electrophoresis laboratory test A laboratory testing technique that separates molecules based on their size and electrical charge. |
112 | $60 | $154 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
108 | $32 | $307 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 106 | $20 | $53 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
106 | $24 | $84 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
97 | $72 | $153 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
89 | $55 | $194 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 86 | $163 | $594 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
82 | $61 | $222 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
78 | $13 | $47 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
76 | $9 | $24 |
| 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. |
76 | $138 | $521 |
| 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. |
76 | $64 | $188 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
74 | $50 | $145 |
| Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 72 | $68 | $220 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 72 | $140 | $502 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
66 | $27 | $91 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
63 | $259 | $943 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
59 | $111 | $628 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
50 | $16 | $41 |
| Central venous tube declotting A procedure to clear a blockage or clot from a central venous catheter to restore its function. |
41 | $26 | $94 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level test A blood test that measures the amount of alpha-fetoprotein in the serum. This test is used to monitor certain health conditions. |
38 | $16 | $49 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
37 | $7 | $18 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
36 | $77 | $306 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
36 | $57 | $248 |
| Prolonged intravenous chemotherapy administration This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein over an extended period. |
31 | $106 | $410 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
30 | $93 | $480 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
30 | $4 | $11 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
29 | $12 | $32 |
| Unclassified biologic A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned. |
29 | $3,632 | $9,900 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | 26 | $20 | $53 |
| Stool test for blood A laboratory test that checks a stool sample for hidden blood using a chemical reaction. This test helps detect bleeding in the digestive tract. |
25 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
25 | $84 | $375 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
22 | $153 | $639 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell. |
18 | $54 | $193 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
16 | $8 | $22 |
| Promethazine HCl injection, up to 50 mg Administration of promethazine hydrochloride medication via injection for doses up to 50 mg. |
14 | $3 | $11 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
13 | $148 | $479 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
13 | $30 | $155 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
11 | $22 | $49 |
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.
34.9% high complexity
61.8% medium
3.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,295
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,614/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
63
Companies
423
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
$6,889 (61.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,166 (36.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$240 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,660
2023
$5,263
2022
$1,656
2021
$1,405
2020
$593
2019
$588
2018
$129
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$250
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$223
Exelixis Inc.
$191
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$152
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
ABBVIE INC.
$110
Celgene Corporation
$80
SOBI, INC
$68
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$59
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$58
PFIZER INC.
$57
Lilly USA, LLC
$54
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$49
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$49
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Eisai Inc.
$25
Sirtex Medical Inc
$20
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$4,208
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$933
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$775
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$599
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$456
Exelixis Inc.
$391
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$366
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$263
Celgene Corporation
$244
Amgen Inc.
$232
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$227
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$217
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$168
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$121
Lilly USA, LLC
$104
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$103
Seagen Inc.
$88
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$84
EMD Serono, Inc.
$80
Incyte Corporation
$76
Eisai Inc.
$75
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$71
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$70
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$69
SOBI, INC
$68
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$67
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$62
PFIZER INC.
$57
Sobi, Inc
$47
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Genentech USA, Inc.
$40
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$34
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$33
GENZYME CORPORATION
$32
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$28
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$25
Sirtex Medical Inc
$25
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$24
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
AbbVie Inc.
$23
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$20
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$19
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$17
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$16
EISAI INC.
$16
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$15
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$15
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$14
Epizyme, Inc.,
$13
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
TESARO, Inc.
$12
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · ADVATE · ALIMTA · ALUNBRIG · Aliqopa · BELEODAQ · BESREMI · BLENREP · BRUKINSA · Bavencio · Blincyto · CABOMETYX · CALQUENCE · COSELA · Cabometyx · DARZALEX · DOPTELET · Doptelet · ELAHERE · ELITEK · EMPLICITI · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · ERLEADA · Enhertu · Epkinly · FRUZAQLA · Fabhalta · GAVRETO · GILOTRIF · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · JEMPERLI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kadcyla · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · LUMAKRAS · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · Linzess · Lonsurf · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · MONOFERRIC · MVASI · NERLYNX · NINLARO · Neulasta · Nplate · OJJAARA · ONCASPAR · ONUREG · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · ORGOVYX · Onivyde · Orserdu · PADCEV · PEMAZYRE · PIQRAY · PLUVICTO · POTELIGEO · QINLOCK · REBLOZYL · SCEMBLIX · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SUSTOL · Stivarga · TABRECTA · TAGRISSO · TAZVERIK · TECENTRIQ · TUKYSA · Tazverik · Tibsovo · ULTOMIRIS · Udenyca · VARUBI · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VOTRIENT · Vanflyta · XPOVIO · YERVOY · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA · ZOLADEX
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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Hospice and palliative medicine physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 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. Pascuzzo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, 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. Pascuzzo experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pascuzzo performed 206,250 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Pascuzzo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pascuzzo received a total of $11,295 from 63 companies across 423 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. Pascuzzo's costs compare to other hospice and palliative medicine physicians in Fresno?
Dr. Pascuzzo's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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. Pascuzzo) 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 →
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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.
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