Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Douglas Pleskow, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
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. Pleskow
Dr. Douglas Pleskow is a gastroenterology specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pleskow performed 1,558 Medicare services across 1,410 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pleskow received a total of $144,108 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pleskow 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 6% volume in MA
$144,108 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,558
Medicare services
Top 6% in MA for gastroenterology
1,410
Unique beneficiaries
$134
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
240 | $80 | $663 |
| 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. |
208 | $208 | $1,561 |
| 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. |
206 | $75 | $326 |
| 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. |
134 | $111 | $1,137 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
109 | $20 | $95 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
76 | $140 | $1,699 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
72 | $178 | $951 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
64 | $171 | $1,068 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
52 | $110 | $441 |
| Endoscopic destruction of esophagus, stomach, or bowel growth Removal of a polyp or growth in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the mouth to access and destroy the abnormal tissue. |
51 | $169 | $1,097 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
42 | $93 | $594 |
| 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. |
39 | $120 | $732 |
| 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. |
38 | $374 | $2,149 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
33 | $89 | $590 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
33 | $207 | $1,239 |
| Stent replacement in pancreatic or bile duct A flexible endoscope is used to remove an existing stent and insert a new one into the pancreatic or bile duct. |
30 | $395 | $2,236 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
30 | $276 | $1,517 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
29 | $29 | $1,667 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
17 | $109 | $951 |
| 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. |
16 | $111 | $446 |
| 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. |
14 | $315 | $1,754 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
13 | $184 | $951 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
12 | $147 | $927 |
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.
5.3% high complexity
48.6% medium
46.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$144,108
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,587/year across 7 years
Top 3% in MA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
202
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$116,116 (80.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25,332 (17.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,660 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$22,875
2023
$18,527
2022
$19,525
2021
$8,021
2020
$5,815
2019
$28,689
2018
$40,655
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Olympus Corporation
$12,730
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,061
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
$3,105
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$1,379
Boston Scientific Corporation
$601
Top 3 companies account for 91.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$39,142
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29,104
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28,517
Olympus Corporation
$13,699
Covidien LP
$7,933
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$6,950
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,777
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$4,563
Fujifilm New Development USA, Inc.
$3,600
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
$3,105
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
$1,538
Olympus America Inc.
$69
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$27
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 67.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · AXIOS · Barrx · Beacon · Core GI · DISPOSABLE ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE · ENDOFLIP · ESD - Core Endoscopy · EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE · EVIS EXERA III DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE · EVIS EXERA lll COLONOVIDEOSCOPE · EXALT · EXALT Model D · FUJIFILM · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL ENDOCHOICE · GENERAL GI DILATATION · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GI Genius · General Metal Stents G I · General - Therapies · N/A · ORISE · Olympus Biliary Devices · Olympus EMR & ESD Devices · Olympus EndoTherapy Accessories · Olympus Hemostasis Devices · Resolution 360 ULTRA Clip · SHARKCORE · SPYGLASS · Single Use Aspiration Needle NA-U200H · Spyglass · THERAPIES · UCERIS TABLETS · VIBERZI · WALLFLEX · WallFlex Duodenal · 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 →
The majority of payments (81%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for gastroenterology in MA.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
341
Per 100K population
43.6
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS 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. Pleskow is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in MA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Pleskow experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pleskow performed 240 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Pleskow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pleskow received a total of $144,108 from 16 companies across 202 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. Pleskow's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Boston?
Dr. Pleskow's average Medicare payment per service is $134. 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. Pleskow) 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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