Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Adam Cerel, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Ayer, MA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cerel 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. Cerel
Dr. Adam Cerel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Ayer, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cerel performed 8,062 Medicare services across 4,478 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cerel received a total of $15,296 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 756 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Cerel 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 3% volume in MA
$15,296 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,062
Medicare services
Top 3% in MA for cardiovascular disease
4,478
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
3,846 | $72 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
922 | $133 | $510 |
| 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. |
741 | $12 | $60 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
385 | $48 | $98 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
290 | $136 | $389 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
252 | $18 | $60 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
252 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
227 | $95 | $200 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
203 | $11 | $52 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
196 | $19 | $48 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
182 | $63 | $154 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
140 | $40 | $120 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
128 | $70 | $150 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
93 | $58 | $117 |
| 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. |
77 | $139 | $225 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
37 | $74 | $138 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
35 | $61 | $150 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
27 | $16 | $25 |
| 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. |
16 | $153 | $262 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $92 | $425 |
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.
17.4% high complexity
12.8% medium
69.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,296
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,185/year across 7 years
Top 19% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
756
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
$14,063 (91.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,208 (7.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,801
2023
$1,975
2022
$2,603
2021
$2,109
2020
$2,039
2019
$2,988
2018
$1,781
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$309
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$263
PFIZER INC.
$240
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$164
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Amgen Inc.
$97
Novo Nordisk Inc
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$73
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$61
Baxter Healthcare
$56
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$54
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$50
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$31
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$26
Vital Connect, Inc
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
INOGEN, INC.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,383
PFIZER INC.
$1,839
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,646
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,445
Amgen Inc.
$1,426
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,313
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$585
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$537
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$486
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$445
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$434
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$433
Novo Nordisk Inc
$268
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$207
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$205
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$171
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$164
Boston Scientific Corporation
$149
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$140
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$95
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$81
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$73
Baxter Healthcare
$70
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$61
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$54
InfoBionic, Inc
$43
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$39
Eisai Inc.
$39
Allergan Inc.
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$31
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
RGH Enterprises LLC
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Vital Connect, Inc
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$20
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
INOGEN, INC.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO ELLIPTA · Adempas · Amitiza · Arcalyst · BREO · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cologuard Collection Kit · Corlanor · Dayvigo · Dexilant · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · HeartMate · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INOGEN ONE G5 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - BLUETOOTH · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Launcher · LifeVest · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · MoMe Kardia · NEXLETOL · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PREVNAR 20 · Repatha · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Santyl · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Trintellix · VERQUVO · VITALPATCH RTM · VRAYLAR · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
114
Per 100K population
7.0
County median income
$126,779
Nearest hospital
NASHOBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Cerel is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of MA 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. Cerel experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cerel performed 3,846 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Cerel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cerel received a total of $15,296 from 43 companies across 756 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. Cerel's costs compare to other cardiologists in Ayer?
Dr. Cerel's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Cerel) 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.
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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