Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elizabeth Cousineau, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Grand Rapids, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
330 BARCLAY AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
6163911929
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1780947515 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. Cousineau 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. Cousineau

Dr. Elizabeth Cousineau is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Grand Rapids, MI, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cousineau performed 316 Medicare services across 307 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cousineau received a total of $3,342 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Cousineau 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 9% volume in MI $3,342 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
316
Medicare services
Top 9% in MI for obstetrics & gynecology
307
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~23 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
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
75 $3 $7
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.
61 $67 $190
Annual depression screening 51 $18 $38
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.
40 $95 $269
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
25 $53 $113
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
25 $128 $271
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
24 $40 $116
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
15 $43 $90
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 ↗
$3,342
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $477/year across 7 years
Top 13% in MI for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
144
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
$3,253 (97.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$89 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$582
2023
$489
2022
$729
2021
$280
2020
$201
2019
$491
2018
$570

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$189
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$140
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$93
Medtronic, Inc.
$90
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
MILLICENT US INC
$18
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 72.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$293
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$252
AbbVie Inc.
$245
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$216
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$162
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$150
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$150
AbbVie, Inc.
$148
Amgen Inc.
$146
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$120
Hologic, LLC
$113
PFIZER INC.
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$96
Novum Pharma, LLC
$94
Medtronic, Inc.
$90
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$80
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$71
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Organon LLC
$64
Vermillion, Inc.
$64
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$49
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$44
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$43
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$42
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Lupin Inc.
$34
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$33
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$31
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$26
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
MILLICENT US INC
$18
DySIS Medical, Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 23.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · ANNOVERA · Alcortin A · BIJUVA · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · CoolSeal Generator · DIVIGEL · EVENITY · Endosee · Enseal X1 · FEMRING · GARDASIL 9 · GELFOAM · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · JADA SYSTEM · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · Lupron · MYFEMBREE · MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE · MYRBETRIQ · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · NovaSure advanced · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Orilissa · Osphena · PREMARIN · Paragard · Phexxi · Prolia · SECURESTRAP · SLYND · SOLOSEC · Summit Doppler · Twirla · Ultra 2.0 · V-LOC 180 · Veozah · Xulane · ZURZUVAE
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
182
Per 100K population
27.6
County median income
$80,390
Nearest hospital
SPECTRUM HEALTH
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. Cousineau is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of MI peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Cousineau experienced with urinalysis, manual?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cousineau performed 75 urinalysis, manual 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. Cousineau receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cousineau received a total of $3,342 from 40 companies across 144 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. Cousineau's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Grand Rapids?
Dr. Cousineau's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Cousineau) 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 →