Dr. Edward Caldwell, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Edward Caldwell is an otolaryngology specialist in Hyannis, MA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Caldwell performed 6,451 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Caldwell received a total of $1,023 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Caldwell 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.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
1,390 | $67 | $225 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
1,210 | $11 | $44 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
746 | $6 | $25 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
628 | $33 | $127 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
580 | $8 | $28 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
486 | $3 | $13 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
321 | $83 | $284 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
277 | $9 | $34 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
186 | $101 | $364 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
184 | $144 | $578 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
109 | $37 | $335 |
| 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. |
66 | $96 | $318 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
57 | $35 | $704 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
45 | $24 | $87 |
| Simple control of nosebleed A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages. |
37 | $116 | $438 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity. |
26 | $59 | $244 |
| Eardrum incision, aspiration, and/or inflation A procedure involving making an incision in the eardrum, removing fluid, and/or inflating the middle ear space. |
20 | $176 | $553 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $70 | $224 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $41 | $142 |
| Nasal and throat exam with endoscope A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway. |
16 | $87 | $337 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
14 | $187 | $627 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
14 | $85 | $333 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
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Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Caldwell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MA), with 21 years of NPI registration.
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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