Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Blomberg, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Framingham, MA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Blomberg
Dr. Patrick Blomberg is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Framingham, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blomberg performed 5,491 Medicare services across 3,031 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blomberg received a total of $5,925 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Blomberg 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 8% volume in MA
$5,925 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,491
Medicare services
Top 8% in MA for cardiovascular disease
3,031
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~275 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, 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. |
770 | $142 | $528 |
| 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. |
709 | $12 | $53 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
569 | $19 | $84 |
| 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. |
487 | $20 | $88 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
487 | $61 | $203 |
| 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. |
448 | $22 | $102 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
406 | $66 | $214 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
378 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
304 | $7 | $28 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
147 | $18 | $71 |
| 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. |
123 | $29 | $192 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
108 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
97 | $66 | $208 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
54 | $58 | $183 |
| 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. |
52 | $85 | $303 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
45 | $145 | $581 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
44 | $21 | $103 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $170 | $638 |
| 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. |
40 | $790 | $3,826 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
34 | $64 | $222 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
20 | $56 | $182 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
17 | $95 | $342 |
| 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. |
14 | $405 | $1,537 |
| 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. |
14 | $696 | $2,850 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer This procedure involves wearing a device to record blood pressure over a day or longer. It includes analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and providing a report. |
14 | $34 | $177 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
12 | $16 | $88 |
| 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. |
12 | $84 | $280 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
11 | $17 | $85 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring with report This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring over a two-day period to record heart activity. A report is provided to summarize the findings from the monitoring session. |
11 | $34 | $121 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
11 | $11 | $59 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
11 | $22 | $107 |
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.
32.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
67.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,925
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $846/year across 7 years
Top 30% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,856 (82.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,069 (18.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$822
2023
$1,343
2022
$870
2021
$505
2020
$93
2019
$1,630
2018
$662
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$150
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$101
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$100
PFIZER INC.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$64
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
Medtronic, Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
ABIOMED
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$30
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 42.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$1,354
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$643
Medtronic, Inc.
$566
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$414
Amgen Inc.
$391
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$366
PFIZER INC.
$286
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$278
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$162
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$153
Boston Scientific Corporation
$150
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$112
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$106
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$101
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$96
Novo Nordisk Inc
$92
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$38
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
ABIOMED
$33
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$31
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · Arcalyst · Arctic Front · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDENE · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carto 3 · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DERMABOND · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · FUROSCIX · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · Repatha · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
588
Per 100K population
36.2
County median income
$126,779
Nearest hospital
METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Blomberg is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Blomberg experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blomberg performed 770 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Blomberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blomberg received a total of $5,925 from 31 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. Blomberg's costs compare to other cardiologists in Framingham?
Dr. Blomberg's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Blomberg) 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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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.
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