Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pamela Papas-Corden, M.D.

Cytopathology Physician · Moline, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
545 VALLEY VIEW DR, Moline, IL 61265
3097625560
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1659372555 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. Papas-Corden

Dr. Pamela Papas-Corden is a cytopathology physician in Moline, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Papas-Corden performed 12,378 Medicare services across 3,153 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Papas-Corden received a total of $297 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cytopathology 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. Papas-Corden 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 5% volume in IL $297 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,378
Medicare services
Top 5% in IL for cytopathology physician
3,153
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~619 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
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test
A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism.
 7,007 $34 $97
Yeast/candida DNA test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample.
 2,156 $34 $97
TB DNA amplification test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of tuberculosis bacteria in a sample.
 539 $41 $97
Staphylococcus aureus DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample.
 539 $34 $97
Strep A nucleic acid amplification test
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present.
 539 $34 $97
Group B Strep DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria.
 539 $34 $97
VRE nucleic acid detection test
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample.
 383 $34 $97
Gardnerella vaginalis detection test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria.
 247 $34 $63
Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement
A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis.
 177 $48 $171
Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam
Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities.
 114 $133 $250
Special tissue stain, multiplex
A laboratory procedure using special stains to examine tissue samples. This multiplex technique allows for the analysis of multiple markers on a single slide.
 86 $28 $74
Computer-assisted urine cell examination
A laboratory test that uses computer technology to analyze cells found in a urine sample.
 38 $36 $250
Manual urine cell examination
A laboratory test where a technician manually examines a urine sample under a microscope to identify and count cells.
 14 $44 $950
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 2020 ↗
$297
Total received (2018-2020)
Avg $99/year across 3 years
Top 19% in IL for cytopathology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
5
Companies
11
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
$297 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$176
2019
$24
2018
$98

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$158
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2020 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2020) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$182
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
UCB, Inc.
$28
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$26
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 85.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cimzia · LoFric · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · Reagent · XIFAXAN
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.

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Geographic Context

Cytopathology physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$66,768
Nearest hospital
GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI
4.1 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 2020
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. Papas-Corden is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of IL 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. Papas-Corden experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Papas-Corden performed 7,007 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Papas-Corden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Papas-Corden received a total of $297 from 5 companies across 11 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. Papas-Corden's costs compare to other cytopathology physicians in Moline?
Dr. Papas-Corden's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Papas-Corden) 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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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 →