Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Akinyele Lovelace, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Westfield, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lovelace 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. Lovelace
Dr. Akinyele Lovelace is an internal medicine specialist in Westfield, MA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lovelace performed 4,129 Medicare services across 2,252 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lovelace received a total of $868 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Lovelace 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in MA
$868 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,129
Medicare services
Top 3% in MA for internal medicine
2,252
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
904 | $46 | $100 |
| 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. |
525 | $91 | $196 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
389 | $38 | $83 |
| 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. |
380 | $61 | $147 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
272 | $32 | $70 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
253 | $39 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
234 | $132 | $197 |
| Annual depression screening | 216 | $19 | $30 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
173 | $37 | $98 |
| 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. |
151 | $60 | $168 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 131 | $19 | $30 |
| Prolonged preventive service, first 30 minutes This code covers the first 30 minutes of direct patient contact time spent on preventive services that exceeds the typical duration of the primary procedure. It is billed in addition to the code for the primary preventive service. |
73 | $64 | $103 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
65 | $16 | $50 |
| Hemoglobin a1c level, by device for home use | 48 | $10 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
48 | $168 | $266 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
47 | $90 | $249 |
| 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. |
45 | $134 | $245 |
| 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. |
38 | $92 | $242 |
| 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. |
35 | $11 | $30 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
24 | $79 | $138 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
17 | $226 | $432 |
| 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. |
17 | $169 | $273 |
| 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 | $40 | $90 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
16 | $167 | $331 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
12 | $36 | $80 |
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 ↗$868
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $217/year across 4 years
Top 32% in MA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
40
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
$868 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$161
2023
$328
2022
$272
2019
$106
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$119
Abbott Laboratories
$118
Amgen Inc.
$91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$86
PFIZER INC.
$62
Novo Nordisk Inc
$61
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$53
Lundbeck LLC
$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELSOMRA · CAMZYOS · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · LEQVIO · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · Ozempic · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · VRAYLAR
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.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
564
Per 100K population
121.9
County median income
$70,535
Nearest hospital
HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER
7.7 mi
7.7 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. Lovelace is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Lovelace experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lovelace performed 904 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Lovelace receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lovelace received a total of $868 from 15 companies across 40 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. Lovelace's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Westfield?
Dr. Lovelace'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. Lovelace) 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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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.
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