Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Zei, M.D., PH.D.
Optician · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
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. Zei 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. Zei
Dr. Paul Zei is an optician specialist in Boston, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zei performed 1,857 Medicare services across 1,339 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zei received a total of $741,082 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 271 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zei 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 31% volume in MA
$741,082 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,857
Medicare services
Top 31% in MA for optician
1,339
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
324 | $7 | $34 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
292 | $21 | $124 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
197 | $22 | $109 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
158 | $146 | $763 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
157 | $20 | $108 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
133 | $26 | $268 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
82 | $21 | $106 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
63 | $256 | $1,771 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
56 | $790 | $4,569 |
| 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. |
48 | $70 | $407 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
47 | $256 | $1,773 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
46 | $20 | $99 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
42 | $27 | $156 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
36 | $42 | $168 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $173 | $993 |
| 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. |
32 | $12 | $62 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
24 | $67 | $303 |
| 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. |
17 | $110 | $546 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
16 | $44 | $233 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
15 | $52 | $253 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
13 | $686 | $3,379 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
12 | $431 | $2,451 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
12 | $63 | $760 |
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.
38.8% high complexity
0.6% medium
60.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$741,082
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $105,869/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
271
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$414,857 (56.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$313,634 (42.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,642 (1.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$949 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$117,409
2023
$131,883
2022
$365,669
2021
$26,778
2020
$30,078
2019
$43,350
2018
$25,915
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$60,445
Medtronic, Inc.
$41,756
Volta Medical Inc
$11,550
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$3,318
Boston Scientific Corporation
$166
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$89
Abbott Laboratories
$84
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$414,857
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$141,136
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$84,171
Abbott Laboratories
$39,579
Volta Medical Inc
$36,744
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12,054
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$6,400
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$4,275
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$500
Terumo Medical Corporation
$500
Boston Scientific Corporation
$409
BIOTRONIK INC.
$190
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$176
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$89
Top 3 companies account for 86.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVISOR · AVEIR · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisor Catheter · Azure · CARTO 3 · Cardiac Mapping System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · Confirm Rx · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EP Guiding Introducers · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite Velocity System Mapping D · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Fortify Assura · MICRA · Micra · NRG Transseptal Needle · OTHER · QDOT MICRO Catheter · QUADRA ALLURE MP · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SENSOR ENABLED · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH · TYRX · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Thermocool · Thermocool SF · VADO · VX1 · WATCHMAN Access System · ZIO XT Patch
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for optician in MA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
822
Per 100K population
105.1
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. Zei is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of MA peers, with 19 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. Zei experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zei performed 324 ekg interpretation and report 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. Zei receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zei received a total of $741,082 from 14 companies across 271 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. Zei's costs compare to other opticians in Boston?
Dr. Zei's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Zei) 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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