Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Conley, MD

Interventional Cardiology · Buffalo, NY
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Interventional — Practice combining electrophysiology and interventional services
Low-engagement
100 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
7168592987
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1083611982 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. Conley

Dr. James Conley is an interventional cardiology specialist in Buffalo, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Conley performed 843 Medicare services across 739 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Conley received a total of $9,849 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 632 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Conley 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 in practice ▲ 843 Medicare services $9,849 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
843
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in NY for interventional cardiology
739
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~40 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
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.
335 $9 $40
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 $83 $145
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
154 $9 $75
Cardiac catheterization 120 $198 $550
Coronary stent placement
A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process.
22 $424 $975
Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft
An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel.
15 $71 $200
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist 12 $220 $700
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.
18.3% high complexity
1.8% medium
80.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,849
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,407/year across 7 years
Top 40% in NY for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
632
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
$9,849 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,514
2023
$1,628
2022
$1,480
2021
$1,157
2020
$1,063
2019
$2,186
2018
$821

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$462
Philips North America LLC
$172
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$155
CVRx, Inc.
$116
ABIOMED
$89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$75
Abbott Laboratories
$73
PFIZER INC.
$65
Boston Scientific Corporation
$58
Amgen Inc.
$53
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$52
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$49
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$36
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,945
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,671
ABIOMED
$1,554
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$707
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$598
Amgen Inc.
$513
Abbott Laboratories
$443
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$296
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$225
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$225
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$224
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$180
Philips North America LLC
$172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$132
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$130
PFIZER INC.
$122
CVRx, Inc.
$116
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$96
Inari Medical, Inc.
$74
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$58
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$40
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$36
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Terumo Medical Corporation
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$15
Penumbra, Inc.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
BIOTRONIK INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% 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.

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Geographic Context

Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
KALEIDA HEALTH
1.6 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. Conley is an electrophysiology & interventional specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Conley experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Conley performed 335 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Conley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Conley received a total of $9,849 from 34 companies across 632 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. Conley's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Buffalo?
Dr. Conley's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Conley) 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 →