Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Jones, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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. Jones 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. Jones
Dr. Mark Jones is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Boston, MA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jones performed 3,305 Medicare services across 1,336 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jones received a total of $34,182 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 224 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Jones 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in MA
$34,182 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,305
Medicare services
Top 3% in MA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,336
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~330 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 (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. |
626 | $89 | $309 |
| Psychological test evaluation, first hour A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session. |
290 | $90 | $126 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
290 | $24 | $33 |
| Substance misuse assessment and brief intervention A structured assessment of alcohol or substance misuse combined with a brief intervention lasting 15 to 30 minutes. |
286 | $26 | $36 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
279 | $97 | $136 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
241 | $239 | $350 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
240 | $60 | $119 |
| Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg | 197 | $0 | $1 |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 113 | $1 | $1 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
111 | $0 | $4 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 91 | $0 | $1 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
88 | $9 | $30 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
59 | $41 | $162 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
55 | $3 | $13 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
50 | $27 | $183 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
41 | $1,248 | $5,402 |
| Annual depression screening | 38 | $17 | $19 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
31 | $31 | $116 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
28 | $153 | $739 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
28 | $3 | $7 |
| 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. |
28 | $100 | $438 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
26 | $80 | $329 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
23 | $115 | $459 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
17 | $146 | $1,007 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
17 | $169 | $692 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
12 | $31 | $49 |
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 2024 ↗$34,182
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $6,836/year across 5 years
Top 2% in MA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
224
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
$11,411 (33.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,469 (27.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,817 (25.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$4,485 (13.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,100
2023
$13,490
2022
$4,073
2021
$6,549
2020
$1,970
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$6,529
SPINEFRONTIER, INC.
$974
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$162
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$151
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$62
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$58
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$37
Avanos Medical
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$21
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$18
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$19,695
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,646
MML US, Inc.
$2,211
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,970
Stratus Medical, LLC
$1,501
SPINEFRONTIER, INC.
$974
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$601
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$266
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$194
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$173
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$147
Lilly USA, LLC
$142
Abbott Laboratories
$87
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$82
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$76
ABBVIE INC.
$72
PAINTEQ LLC
$56
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$51
bsn medical inc
$48
Amgen Inc.
$38
Avanos Medical
$22
Curonix LLC
$21
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Belbuca · CUTIMED SORBION · EMGALITY · EVENITY · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Inspan · Intracept · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Kloxxado · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Nimbus · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Prialt · RELISTOR · ReActiv8 · SPRINT PNS System · STANDARD RF DISPOSABLES · SYNCHROMED · SYNCHROMEDII · Seglentis · Senza · UBRELVY · Vyrsa V1 · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · ZTLido · mild Device Kit
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 (33%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for student in an organized health care education/training program in MA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
10,239
Per 100K population
1309.0
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
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. Jones is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in MA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of MA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Jones experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jones performed 626 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Jones receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jones received a total of $34,182 from 27 companies across 224 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. Jones's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Boston?
Dr. Jones's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Jones) 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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