Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dana Goldense, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device — Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
330 BROOKLINE AVE # KS179, Boston, MA 02215
5085612638
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1861939027 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. Goldense 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. Goldense

Dr. Dana Goldense is a surgical physician assistant in Boston, MA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goldense performed 144 Medicare services across 134 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goldense received a total of $4,340 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical physician assistant. 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. Goldense 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ Top 46% volume in MA $4,340 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
144
Medicare services
Top 46% in MA for surgical physician assistant
134
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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
Pacemaker system programming
Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation.
 51 $10 $50
Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor
A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit.
 49 $60 $287
Implantable defibrillator programming
Adjustment and configuration of an implanted heart rhythm device before or after surgery.
 24 $16 $75
Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor
This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device.
 20 $43 $284
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.
52.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
47.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,340
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,085/year across 4 years
Top 4% in MA for surgical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
55
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
$3,524 (81.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$816 (18.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,856
2023
$851
2022
$1,386
2021
$247

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$816
Abbott Laboratories
$409
Boston Scientific Corporation
$279
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$183
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$117
Medtronic, Inc.
$33
BIOTRONIK INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 81.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$1,874
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$816
BIOTRONIK INC.
$499
Boston Scientific Corporation
$447
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$378
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$137
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$117
Medtronic, Inc.
$71
Top 3 companies account for 73.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLURE QUADRA · ASSURITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVEIR · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · ECM Patch · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · GALLANT · JOT DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · QUADRA ALLURE MP · QUADRA ASSURA · QUARTET · S-ICD System Magnet · SENSOR ENABLED · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · VANTAGEVIEW · WORKMATE CLARIS · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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 (81%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for surgical physician assistant in MA.

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Geographic Context

Surgical physician assistants within 10 mi
301
Per 100K population
38.5
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Goldense is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of MA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Goldense experienced with pacemaker system programming?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goldense performed 51 pacemaker system programming 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. Goldense receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goldense received a total of $4,340 from 8 companies across 55 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. Goldense's costs compare to other surgical physician assistants in Boston?
Dr. Goldense's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Goldense) 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 →