Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Demetrios Carellas, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant · Shrewsbury, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
378 MAPLE AVE, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
5085952513
In practice since 2021 (4 years)
NPI: 1568133072 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. Carellas 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. Carellas

Dr. Demetrios Carellas is a medical physician assistant in Shrewsbury, MA, with 4 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carellas performed 1,057 Medicare services across 542 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carellas received a total of $2,126 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical 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. Carellas 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.

✓ 4 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in MA $2,126 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,057
Medicare services
Top 13% in MA for medical physician assistant
542
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~264 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 (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.
334 $46 $105
Nursing facility visit, low complexity
A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care.
168 $48 $85
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
150 $69 $125
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.
145 $72 $165
Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes.
104 $25 $75
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
42 $105 $150
Nursing facility visit, high complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes.
41 $97 $160
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.
34 $6 $75
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
20 $25 $75
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.
19 $96 $220
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 ↗
$2,126
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $532/year across 4 years
Top 8% in MA for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
74
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
$2,126 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$116
2023
$598
2022
$1,081
2021
$332

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$586
Novo Nordisk Inc
$499
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$325
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$259
ABBVIE INC.
$178
AbbVie Inc.
$109
Exact Sciences Corporation
$66
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BAQSIMI · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · FARXIGA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · NUPLAZID · Ozempic · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · Saxenda · Tymlos · VRAYLAR · Wegovy
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 (100%) 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 medical physician assistant in MA.

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Geographic Context

Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
104
Per 100K population
12.1
County median income
$93,561
Nearest hospital
WORCESTER RECOVERY CENTER AND HOSPITAL
3.5 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. Carellas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of MA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Carellas experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carellas performed 334 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Carellas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carellas received a total of $2,126 from 12 companies across 74 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. Carellas's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Shrewsbury?
Dr. Carellas's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Carellas) 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 →
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 →