Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Chodorow, D.O.

Pathology - Anatomic · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1350 S HICKORY ST, Melbourne, FL 32901
3214347000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1619959657 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chodorow from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chodorow

Dr. Charles Chodorow is a pathology - anatomic in Melbourne, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chodorow performed 2,734 Medicare services across 1,352 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chodorow received a total of $240 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. 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. Chodorow is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 26% volume in FL$ $240 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,734
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for pathology - anatomic
1,352
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~137 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity707$28$250
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional667$21$215
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report274$9$96
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity224$63$402
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present183$9$78
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block107$47$310
Protein measurement, serum89$14$100
Bone marrow, smear interpretation81$37$264
Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)71$14$82
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report67$53$343
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report46$19$120
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, using computer-assisted technology37$32$269
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity33$110$632
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique27$21$195
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial24$26$250
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician21$22$70
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity20$9$175
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report20$19$154
Protein measurement, body fluid19$14$75
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination17$4$71
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.
3.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
96.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2018 ↗
$240
Total received (2018-2018)
Top 33% in FL for pathology - anatomic
3
Companies
3
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
$240 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$240

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$93
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
KEYTRUDA · Perjeta · TD BenchMark IHC/ISH and Special Stains Reagents
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.

Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pathology - Anatomics within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2018
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Chodorow is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Chodorow experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chodorow performed 707 tissue pathology examination, 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. Chodorow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chodorow received a total of $240 from 3 companies across 3 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. Chodorow's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Melbourne?
Dr. Chodorow's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Chodorow) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →