Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Lutch, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Milton, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lutch
Dr. Scott Lutch is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Milton, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lutch performed 6,957 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lutch received a total of $2,044 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 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. Lutch 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in MA
$2,044 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,957
Medicare services
Top 6% in MA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,075 | $100 | $300 |
| 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. |
949 | $70 | $204 |
| 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. |
922 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
676 | $12 | $58 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
393 | $102 | $305 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
357 | $9 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
293 | $142 | $267 |
| 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. |
234 | $67 | $200 |
| 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. |
229 | $21 | $57 |
| 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. |
229 | $50 | $68 |
| 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. |
201 | $147 | $450 |
| 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. |
185 | $37 | $140 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
127 | $32 | $42 |
| 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. |
124 | $22 | $60 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
123 | $19 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
105 | $72 | $75 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
92 | $35 | $55 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
81 | $15 | $175 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
79 | $10 | $250 |
| 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. |
62 | $147 | $400 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
45 | $22 | $54 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
43 | $9 | $173 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
42 | $23 | $165 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
41 | $56 | $95 |
| 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. |
40 | $10 | $50 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
38 | $281 | $290 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
33 | $76 | $125 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
29 | $31 | $37 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
24 | $41 | $200 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $120 | $400 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
18 | $56 | $320 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
18 | $195 | $354 |
| 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. |
16 | $42 | $125 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $181 | $277 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
11.7% high complexity
3.5% medium
84.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,044
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $292/year across 7 years
Top 45% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
89
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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.
2024
$431
2023
$404
2022
$208
2021
$30
2020
$16
2019
$549
2018
$406
Payments by company (2024)
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$86
PFIZER INC.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Amgen Inc.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Organon Llc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$215
PFIZER INC.
$182
Amgen Inc.
$174
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$161
Abbott Laboratories
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$123
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$92
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$89
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Novo Nordisk Inc
$78
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$62
ABBVIE INC.
$53
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$48
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$40
HeartFlow, Inc.
$34
GE HEALTHCARE
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$27
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Organon Llc
$20
Seqirus USA Inc
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 27.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ANORO · Aimovig · Amitiza · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EVKEEZA · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · HADLIMA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Mitra Clip system · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · SHINGRIX · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
580
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - MILTON
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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. Lutch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in MA), 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. Lutch experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lutch performed 1,075 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lutch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lutch received a total of $2,044 from 29 companies across 89 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Lutch's costs compare to other cardiologists in Milton?
Dr. Lutch's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Lutch) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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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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