Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jennifer Difalco, M.D.
Family Medicine · Brockton, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Difalco
Dr. Jennifer Difalco is a family medicine specialist in Brockton, MA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Difalco performed 809 Medicare services across 621 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Difalco received a total of $8,841 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 496 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Difalco 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in MA
$8,841 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗809
Medicare services
Top 32% in MA for family medicine
621
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~58 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. |
154 | $58 | $248 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
98 | $13 | $45 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
92 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
83 | $9 | $66 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
79 | $132 | $163 |
| 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. |
75 | $80 | $326 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
70 | $4 | $12 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
64 | $16 | $46 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
30 | $10 | $24 |
| Annual depression screening | 29 | $19 | $29 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
18 | $41 | $90 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
17 | $46 | $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 ↗$8,841
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,263/year across 7 years
Top 3% in MA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
496
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
$8,791 (99.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$50 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,626
2023
$1,366
2022
$446
2021
$1,248
2020
$751
2019
$2,149
2018
$1,254
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$288
Lilly USA, LLC
$271
PFIZER INC.
$213
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$166
Novo Nordisk Inc
$128
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$82
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$81
Exact Sciences Corporation
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$34
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$32
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,208
Lilly USA, LLC
$673
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$558
AbbVie Inc.
$411
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$383
Novo Nordisk Inc
$372
Amgen Inc.
$358
ABBVIE INC.
$347
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$270
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$216
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$214
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$203
Eisai Inc.
$197
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$191
Allergan Inc.
$185
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$181
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$179
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$166
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$150
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$130
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$123
AbbVie, Inc.
$122
Abbott Laboratories
$120
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$114
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$110
Exact Sciences Corporation
$103
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$97
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$83
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$79
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$69
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$68
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$63
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$61
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
Medicines360
$50
Allergan, Inc.
$46
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$46
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Tolmar, Inc.
$43
Shire North American Group Inc
$43
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$39
Lupin Inc.
$38
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$38
Hologic, LLC
$31
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$14
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$11
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 27.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in MA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,048
Per 100K population
197.0
County median income
$109,698
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN 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. Difalco is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of MA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Difalco experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Difalco performed 154 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. Difalco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Difalco received a total of $8,841 from 66 companies across 496 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. Difalco's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Brockton?
Dr. Difalco's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Difalco) 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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