Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Wolok, DO
Family Medicine · Sterling Heights, MI
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wolok 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. Wolok
Dr. Kenneth Wolok is a family medicine specialist in Sterling Heights, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wolok performed 4,878 Medicare services across 2,429 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wolok received a total of $12,278 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 985 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. Wolok 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 1% volume in MI
$12,278 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,878
Medicare services
Top 1% in MI for family medicine
2,429
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,380 | $18 | $25 |
| 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. |
611 | $83 | $190 |
| 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. |
596 | $59 | $125 |
| 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. |
247 | $68 | $115 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
218 | $76 | $170 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
203 | $130 | $210 |
| 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. |
193 | $39 | $65 |
| Annual depression screening | 186 | $18 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
155 | $31 | $40 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
154 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
129 | $72 | $90 |
| 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. |
87 | $10 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
86 | $1 | $10 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
66 | $35 | $65 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
63 | $53 | $130 |
| 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. |
62 | $37 | $80 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
55 | $145 | $315 |
| 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. |
45 | $29 | $55 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes This service involves care coordination and management activities performed by a healthcare professional to prepare a patient for discharge from a nursing facility. It requires more than 30 minutes of time spent on these activities. |
31 | $96 | $200 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
31 | $18 | $30 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
28 | $29 | $30 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $282 | $300 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
25 | $19 | $60 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
25 | $108 | $245 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 25 | $5 | $20 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
23 | $4 | $6 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
22 | $76 | $97 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
20 | $123 | $251 |
| 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. |
19 | $222 | $425 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
17 | $13 | $76 |
| 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. |
13 | $118 | $230 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
13 | $42 | $141 |
| 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. |
12 | $164 | $232 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
11 | $63 | $125 |
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 ↗$12,278
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,754/year across 7 years
Top 2% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
985
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
$12,058 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$221 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,147
2023
$1,774
2022
$1,935
2021
$1,653
2020
$871
2019
$1,930
2018
$1,968
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$299
ABBVIE INC.
$256
Novo Nordisk Inc
$222
PFIZER INC.
$187
Amgen Inc.
$165
Lilly USA, LLC
$141
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$93
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$92
Lundbeck LLC
$80
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$64
Ardelyx, Inc.
$45
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$44
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
ALK-Abello, Inc
$36
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,265
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,044
Amgen Inc.
$1,030
Lilly USA, LLC
$948
PFIZER INC.
$902
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$664
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$482
ABBVIE INC.
$463
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$446
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$438
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$411
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$395
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$367
AbbVie Inc.
$310
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$243
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$216
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$176
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$158
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$143
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$103
Dexcom, Inc.
$96
Lundbeck LLC
$80
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$78
Abbott Laboratories
$59
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$57
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Allergan Inc.
$46
Ardelyx, Inc.
$45
Boston Scientific Corporation
$41
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
ALK-Abello, Inc
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$34
EISAI INC.
$27
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$27
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$24
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$15
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.3% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for family medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,726
Per 100K population
196.7
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
THE BEHAVIORAL CENTER OF MICHIGAN
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Wolok is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Wolok experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wolok performed 1,380 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Wolok receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wolok received a total of $12,278 from 50 companies across 985 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. Wolok's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Sterling Heights?
Dr. Wolok's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Wolok) 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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