Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael McLaughlin, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Needham, MA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. McLaughlin
Dr. Michael McLaughlin is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Needham, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McLaughlin performed 6,635 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McLaughlin received a total of $795 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 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. McLaughlin 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 4% volume in MA
$795 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,635
Medicare services
Top 4% in MA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,405 | $6 | $38 |
| 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. |
894 | $11 | $86 |
| 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. |
714 | $89 | $378 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
572 | $53 | $309 |
| 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. |
323 | $135 | $649 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
298 | $94 | $346 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
234 | $51 | $192 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
186 | $60 | $311 |
| 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. |
186 | $11 | $69 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
159 | $20 | $112 |
| 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. |
85 | $61 | $259 |
| 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. |
70 | $122 | $511 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
56 | $20 | $119 |
| 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. |
53 | $66 | $290 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
52 | $14 | $135 |
| 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. |
50 | $18 | $156 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 41 | $147 | $697 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
31 | $81 | $999 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $101 | $436 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
30 | $65 | $325 |
| 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. |
24 | $400 | $2,019 |
| 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. |
24 | $62 | $239 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
23 | $51 | $149 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
23 | $122 | $564 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
21 | $66 | $535 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
15 | $44 | $145 |
| 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. |
13 | $122 | $535 |
| 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. |
11 | $16 | $103 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
11 | $33 | $416 |
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.
14.8% high complexity
5.8% medium
79.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$795
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $114/year across 7 years
Bottom 10% in MA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
13
Companies
37
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
$163
2023
$140
2022
$98
2021
$132
2020
$30
2019
$128
2018
$105
Payments by company (2024)
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$110
Amgen Inc.
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$288
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$137
Boston Scientific Corporation
$81
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$80
ITI, Inc.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$30
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$27
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 63.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CAMZYOS · CAPLYTA · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · LifeVest · Micra · Repatha · Rybelsus · VERQUVO · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
33
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
1.7 mi
1.7 mi
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. McLaughlin is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. McLaughlin experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McLaughlin performed 2,405 ekg interpretation and report 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. McLaughlin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McLaughlin received a total of $795 from 13 companies across 37 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. McLaughlin's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Needham?
Dr. McLaughlin's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. McLaughlin) 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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About this page
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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