Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mordo Suchov, MD
Gastroenterology · Monterey Park, 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. Suchov
Dr. Mordo Suchov is a gastroenterology specialist in Monterey Park, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Suchov performed 7,045 Medicare services across 4,006 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Suchov received a total of $2,720 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 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. Suchov 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
$2,720 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,045
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for gastroenterology
4,006
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
3,802 | $66 | $155 |
| 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. |
1,421 | $145 | $440 |
| 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. |
394 | $89 | $330 |
| 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. |
347 | $95 | $240 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
264 | $112 | $360 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
129 | $183 | $450 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
97 | $96 | $295 |
| 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. |
96 | $171 | $565 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
89 | $166 | $465 |
| 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. |
76 | $216 | $670 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
47 | $227 | $845 |
| 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. |
44 | $54 | $160 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
41 | $81 | $823 |
| Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue. |
33 | $232 | $715 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
30 | $61 | $240 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
22 | $157 | $475 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
22 | $382 | $1,070 |
| 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. |
21 | $100 | $225 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 20 | $121 | $450 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
14 | $156 | $475 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
14 | $13 | $535 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
11 | $109 | $365 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
11 | $311 | $875 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
10.6% medium
89.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,720
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $389/year across 7 years
Top 41% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
117
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
$2,677 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$44 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$460
2023
$122
2022
$514
2021
$535
2020
$263
2019
$276
2018
$551
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ardelyx, Inc.
$131
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$123
PFIZER INC.
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Echosens North America, Inc.
$23
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Celgene Corporation
$19
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$426
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$355
ABBVIE INC.
$325
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$318
AbbVie Inc.
$266
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$145
Boston Scientific Corporation
$139
Ardelyx, Inc.
$131
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$123
Celgene Corporation
$118
PFIZER INC.
$115
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$44
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$24
Echosens North America, Inc.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$19
QOL Medical, LLC
$19
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CREON · Creon · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTYVIO · ESOPHYX · FibroScan · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · LINZESS · Livmarli · MAVYRET · Mavyret · OCALIVA · RINVOQ · Radial Jaw 4 · SPYGLASS · STELARA · SUCRAID · Sureclip · Talicia · UCERIS TABLETS · Vemlidy · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZEPOSIA
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
550
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
MONTEREY PARK HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Suchov is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% 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. Suchov experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Suchov performed 3,802 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Suchov receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Suchov received a total of $2,720 from 22 companies across 117 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. Suchov's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Monterey Park?
Dr. Suchov's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Suchov) 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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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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