Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Sawka, MD
Family Medicine · Woodhaven, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sawka
Dr. Mark Sawka is a family medicine specialist in Woodhaven, MI, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sawka performed 1,078 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sawka received a total of $2,423 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sawka 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in MI
$2,423 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,078
Medicare services
Top 15% in MI for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
213 | $58 | $177 |
| 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. |
185 | $93 | $258 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
103 | $130 | $205 |
| 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. |
100 | $66 | $180 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
91 | $26 | $65 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
58 | $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. |
58 | $64 | $77 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
55 | $31 | $50 |
| Annual depression screening | 54 | $18 | $30 |
| 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. |
30 | $135 | $349 |
| 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. |
25 | $2 | $40 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
19 | $6 | $10 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
17 | $2 | $12 |
| Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination A physical exam where a healthcare provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check the prostate gland for abnormalities. |
17 | $13 | $48 |
| 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. |
16 | $214 | $494 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $30 | $50 |
| 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 | $166 | $368 |
| 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. |
11 | $0 | $0 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,423
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $346/year across 7 years
Top 16% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
126
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$392
2023
$233
2022
$282
2021
$569
2020
$148
2019
$271
2018
$528
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$141
PFIZER INC.
$74
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$419
Lilly USA, LLC
$361
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$316
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$307
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$190
PFIZER INC.
$157
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$88
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$67
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$29
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$29
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Shire North American Group Inc
$25
AbbVie Inc.
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Inogen, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Phadia US Inc.
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Preventice Services, LLC
$12
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · AJOVY · BG Mini Plus · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · DIABETES - DISEASE · DUZALLO · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GARDASIL 9 · ImmunoCAP · InogenOne · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LANTUS · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · MYDAYIS · NIOX VERO · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · RYBELSUS · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
979
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COREWELL HEALTH TRENTON HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Sawka is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in MI), with 21 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. Sawka experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sawka performed 213 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Sawka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sawka received a total of $2,423 from 29 companies across 126 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Sawka's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Woodhaven?
Dr. Sawka's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Sawka) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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