Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Patricia Grindell, APRN-BC, ADM

Physician Assistant · Fall River, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1030 PRESIDENT AVE, Fall River, MA 02720
5089731750
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1245269588 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. Grindell 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. Grindell

Dr. Patricia Grindell is a physician assistant in Fall River, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grindell performed 1,106 Medicare services across 546 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grindell received a total of $2,355 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Grindell 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 9% volume in MA $2,355 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,106
Medicare services
Top 9% in MA for physician assistant
546
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~55 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.
 864 $60 $296
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
 188 $22 $114
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.
 41 $37 $202
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
 13 $8 $12
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 ↗
$2,355
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $589/year across 4 years
Top 8% in MA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
95
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
$2,311 (98.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$44 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$393
2023
$225
2022
$580
2021
$1,157

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Corcept Therapeutics
$213
Medtronic, Inc.
$100
Abbott Laboratories
$44
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 90.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Corcept Therapeutics
$447
Medtronic, Inc.
$305
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$221
Novo Nordisk Inc
$202
Abbott Laboratories
$188
Lilly USA, LLC
$169
Amgen Inc.
$145
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$132
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$124
MannKind Corporation
$97
LifeScan, Inc.
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
AbbVie Inc.
$40
Mannkind Corporation
$24
DEXCOM, INC.
$20
CeQur Corporation
$18
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Sobi, Inc
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Insulet Corporation
$14
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · CeQur Simplicity · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE INSULINX · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · HUMULIN · JARDIANCE · KINERET · Kerendia · Korlym · LYUMJEV · MINIMED 780G · Minimed 670G System · Minimed 770G System · Omnipod · OneTouch Verio Reflect · Ozempic · Prolia · RECORLEV · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYNTHROID · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Wegovy · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for physician assistant in MA.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
668
Per 100K population
115.5
County median income
$84,198
Nearest hospital
SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP
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. Grindell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Grindell experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grindell performed 864 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. Grindell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grindell received a total of $2,355 from 23 companies across 95 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. Grindell's costs compare to other physician assistants in Fall River?
Dr. Grindell's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Grindell) 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 →