Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Lancaster, M.D., M.P.H.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Wellesley, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lancaster
Dr. Robert Lancaster is a vascular surgery physician in Wellesley, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lancaster performed 3,431 Medicare services across 2,347 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lancaster received a total of $6,524 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Lancaster 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 9% volume in MA
$6,524 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,431
Medicare services
Top 9% in MA for vascular surgery physician
2,347
Unique beneficiaries
$210
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
473 | $92 | $758 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
330 | $159 | $1,133 |
| 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. |
304 | $96 | $642 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
293 | $108 | $849 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
291 | $100 | $704 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
256 | $10 | $59 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
184 | $161 | $1,114 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
157 | $147 | $891 |
| 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. |
145 | $131 | $832 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
139 | $200 | $1,430 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
92 | $33 | $223 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
81 | $44 | $267 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
80 | $71 | $455 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
79 | $860 | $5,203 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
72 | $219 | $1,568 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
69 | $146 | $1,072 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
66 | $120 | $942 |
| 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. |
61 | $105 | $639 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
39 | $103 | $875 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
38 | $134 | $901 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
32 | $953 | $8,971 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
30 | $127 | $856 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
25 | $7,145 | $54,423 |
| 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. |
21 | $60 | $385 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
18 | $2,255 | $17,605 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
17 | $1,496 | $9,112 |
| Balloon angioplasty of groin artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the groin using a small balloon. The balloon is inflated to compress plaque against the artery wall and restore blood flow. |
15 | $1,383 | $16,079 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $20 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
11 | $63 | $491 |
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.
2.0% high complexity
65.4% medium
32.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,524
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,087/year across 6 years
Top 37% in MA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
101
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
$5,791 (88.8%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$733 (11.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$414
2023
$985
2022
$1,773
2021
$467
2019
$1,833
2018
$1,052
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$118
Philips North America LLC
$59
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$36
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
CorMedix Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 53.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,510
Endologix, Inc.
$1,308
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$756
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$447
Medtronic, Inc.
$425
Endologix LLC
$297
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$216
PFIZER INC.
$206
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$198
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$167
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$159
Abbott Laboratories
$117
Amgen Inc.
$72
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$71
Boston Scientific Corporation
$67
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Philips North America LLC
$59
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$54
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$44
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$44
CORDIS US CORP.
$35
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Organogenesis Inc.
$22
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$20
CorMedix Inc.
$18
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$18
Surmodics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endovascular Systems ATK · (4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (5027) Intact Vascular Und · (6536) Phoenix · (9260) QC · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9282) Turbo Power · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · (AZ7) Lasers · (BH4) IGT Devices Undivided · AFX · ALIF · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BRITE TIP RADIANZ · BioMimics · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CLOSUREFAST · DALVANCE · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · DefenCath · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EMBOLD Fibered · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · Endurant · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX PL · HAWKONE · HawkOne · LEQVIO · Miro3D · Pounce Thrombectomy System · Puraply · Repatha · Restrata Wound Matrix · TLIF · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
9.5
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Lancaster is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% 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. Lancaster experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lancaster performed 473 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Lancaster receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lancaster received a total of $6,524 from 29 companies across 101 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. Lancaster's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Wellesley?
Dr. Lancaster's average Medicare payment per service is $210. 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. Lancaster) 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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