Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sheldon Stern, DO
Family Medicine · Farmington, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Stern 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. Stern
Dr. Sheldon Stern is a family medicine specialist in Farmington, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stern performed 4,408 Medicare services across 3,003 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stern received a total of $6,710 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 419 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Stern 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 2% volume in MI
$6,710 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,408
Medicare services
Top 2% in MI for family medicine
3,003
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~220 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. |
577 | $8 | $16 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
450 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
449 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
422 | $88 | $292 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
402 | $13 | $40 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
394 | $4 | $8 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
214 | $130 | $298 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
161 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
103 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
101 | $5 | $11 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
99 | $16 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
98 | $19 | $40 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
87 | $29 | $60 |
| 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. |
84 | $66 | $206 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
75 | $7 | $30 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
56 | $4 | $13 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
54 | $5 | $9 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
52 | $40 | $83 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
52 | $9 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
44 | $31 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
43 | $72 | $122 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
37 | $8 | $16 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 35 | $18 | $40 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
34 | $18 | $37 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
33 | $15 | $60 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
31 | $4 | $18 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
30 | $8 | $23 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
29 | $38 | $79 |
| 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. |
19 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
19 | $167 | $377 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
18 | $13 | $28 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
17 | $8 | $17 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
16 | $5 | $10 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
16 | $21 | $43 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
16 | $25 | $52 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
15 | $7 | $34 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $31 | $50 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
12 | $14 | $30 |
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 ↗$6,710
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $959/year across 7 years
Top 6% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
419
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
$6,696 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,001
2023
$918
2022
$655
2021
$301
2020
$361
2019
$1,751
2018
$1,724
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$242
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$172
ALK-Abello, Inc
$114
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Amgen Inc.
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
PFIZER INC.
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 52.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,067
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$767
Amgen Inc.
$593
PFIZER INC.
$511
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$318
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$315
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$308
Lilly USA, LLC
$301
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$282
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$267
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$217
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$179
ALK-Abello, Inc
$144
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$123
ABBVIE INC.
$111
Exact Sciences Corporation
$89
Medtronic, Inc.
$87
AbbVie Inc.
$85
Dexcom, Inc.
$85
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$68
Shire North American Group Inc
$68
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$53
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$47
Allergan Inc.
$27
EISAI INC.
$27
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$23
Allergan, Inc.
$23
Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$16
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$16
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 6% for family medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,064
Per 100K population
162.2
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Stern is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of MI peers, 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. Stern experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stern performed 577 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. Stern receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stern received a total of $6,710 from 41 companies across 419 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. Stern's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Farmington?
Dr. Stern's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Stern) 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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