Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kara Erdody, NP

Physician Assistant · Weymouth, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
90 LIBBEY PARKWAY, Weymouth, MA 02189
7816826030
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1982673240 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Erdody

Dr. Kara Erdody is a physician assistant in Weymouth, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Erdody performed 1,104 Medicare services across 909 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Erdody received a total of $231 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Erdody 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 10% volume in MA $231 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,104
Medicare services
Top 10% in MA for physician assistant
909
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~55 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
 195 $8 $17
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.
 145 $45 $264
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
 83 $13 $67
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
 66 $55 $363
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.
 62 $51 $346
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
 56 $10 $39
Blood creatinine level test
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function.
 53 $5 $21
Complete blood count (CBC), automated
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood.
 51 $6 $26
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
 42 $34 $70
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.
 39 $34 $164
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
 36 $16 $68
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
 33 $76 $148
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
 25 $8 $34
Blood potassium level test
A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function.
 25 $5 $19
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
 21 $29 $119
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
 19 $10 $43
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.
 17 $96 $458
Urine culture, bacterial colony count
A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections.
 16 $8 $33
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.
 15 $68 $529
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
 14 $6 $23
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
 14 $5 $21
Respiratory virus detection test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses.
 14 $30 $168
COVID-19 vaccine administration
Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
 14 $45 $70
COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent)
Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection.
 14 $128 $144
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
 12 $3 $10
Blood sodium level test
A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve function.
 12 $5 $19
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
 11 $15 $61
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 2023 ↗
$231
Total received (2023-2023)
Top 44% in MA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
1
Company
2
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
$231 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$231

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$231
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA
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.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,631
Per 100K population
225.1
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital
SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
3.3 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 2023
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. Erdody is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% 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. Erdody experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Erdody performed 195 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Erdody receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Erdody received a total of $231 from 1 company across 2 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. Erdody's costs compare to other physician assistants in Weymouth?
Dr. Erdody's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Erdody) 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.

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 →