Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mitchell Cohen, M.D.
Endocrinology · Los Angeles, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cohen
Dr. Mitchell Cohen is an endocrinology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cohen performed 14,845 Medicare services across 7,468 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cohen received a total of $10,017 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 452 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Cohen 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in CA
$10,017 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,845
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for endocrinology
7,468
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,120 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,117 | $10 | $55 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
1,112 | $3 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,111 | $8 | $40 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,058 | $13 | $70 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
1,024 | $9 | $55 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
1,023 | $16 | $75 |
| 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. |
941 | $71 | $150 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
940 | $10 | $58 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
691 | $11 | $72 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
451 | $29 | $86 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
364 | $3 | $30 |
| 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. |
334 | $12 | $115 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
300 | $30 | $135 |
| 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. |
271 | $139 | $350 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
265 | $13 | $70 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
247 | $140 | $250 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 216 | $18 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
193 | $15 | $68 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
187 | $14 | $68 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
175 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
173 | $72 | $80 |
| 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. |
120 | $100 | $250 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
118 | $38 | $105 |
| 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. |
95 | $66 | $150 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
70 | $6 | $48 |
| 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. |
65 | $47 | $100 |
| 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. |
65 | $100 | $175 |
| 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. |
58 | $12 | $89 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
54 | $25 | $148 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
54 | $25 | $115 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
51 | $21 | $120 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
50 | $18 | $100 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
50 | $33 | $40 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
49 | $13 | $68 |
| Iron level test | 49 | $6 | $48 |
| 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. |
48 | $9 | $28 |
| 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. |
45 | $4 | $38 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
45 | $6 | $38 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
44 | $28 | $100 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
43 | $14 | $110 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
39 | $115 | $1,030 |
| 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. |
37 | $4 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
37 | $175 | $460 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
30 | $6 | $48 |
| 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. |
27 | $283 | $320 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $152 | $400 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
21 | $7 | $40 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
21 | $118 | $120 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
20 | $41 | $80 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
18 | $40 | $156 |
| 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. |
18 | $41 | $60 |
| DTaP vaccine (ages 7+) A vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) for individuals aged 7 years and older. |
18 | $30 | $125 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
16 | $97 | $200 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
13 | $11 | $200 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
11 | $22 | $450 |
| 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. |
11 | $145 | $300 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
0.6% medium
99.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,017
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,431/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
64
Companies
452
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
$9,999 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,893
2023
$1,135
2022
$1,392
2021
$1,372
2020
$1,179
2019
$1,868
2018
$1,179
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$485
ABBVIE INC.
$300
Dexcom, Inc.
$222
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$110
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
Exact Sciences Corporation
$82
Lilly USA, LLC
$79
Amgen Inc.
$68
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$58
Insulet Corporation
$56
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$49
Radius Health, Inc.
$42
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$36
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$30
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$26
Mannkind Corporation
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,296
Lilly USA, LLC
$787
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$763
Abbott Laboratories
$628
Novo Nordisk Inc
$611
AbbVie Inc.
$474
ABBVIE INC.
$375
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$362
PFIZER INC.
$331
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$305
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$301
Dexcom, Inc.
$274
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$234
Medtronic, Inc.
$218
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$214
AbbVie, Inc.
$212
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$211
Insulet Corporation
$211
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$140
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$119
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$116
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$112
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$108
Exact Sciences Corporation
$106
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$94
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$83
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Corcept Therapeutics
$67
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$60
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$47
Eisai Inc.
$45
Radius Health, Inc.
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Genentech USA, Inc.
$37
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$37
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Mannkind Corporation
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Zyla Life Sciences
$32
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$30
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$28
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$28
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$26
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$24
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$20
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$18
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
VIVUS, Inc.
$16
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$15
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
259
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Cohen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers, with 20 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. Cohen experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cohen performed 1,120 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Cohen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cohen received a total of $10,017 from 64 companies across 452 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. Cohen's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Cohen's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Cohen) 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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