Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Ortolani, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery · Buffalo, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
100 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
7168597330
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1760781330 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. Ortolani 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. Ortolani

Dr. John Ortolani is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Buffalo, NY, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ortolani performed 103 Medicare services across 76 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ortolani received a total of $3,365 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. 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. Ortolani 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 103 Medicare services $3,365 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
103
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in NY for colon & rectal surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
76
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~7 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 44 $92 $263
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
 26 $132 $944
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
 22 $126 $765
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
 11 $169 $1,065
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 ↗
$3,365
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $561/year across 6 years
Top 38% in NY for colon & rectal surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
39
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
$3,365 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$981
2023
$1,010
2022
$712
2021
$371
2020
$238
2019
$54

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$237
Medtronic, Inc.
$184
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$150
Ethicon US, LLC
$111
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$105
Exact Sciences Corporation
$97
Axonics, Inc.
$51
Solventum Corporation
$26
Stryker Corporation
$20
Top 3 companies account for 58.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Ethicon US, LLC
$466
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$388
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$355
Medtronic, Inc.
$331
THD America, Inc.
$243
Exact Sciences Corporation
$188
Axonics, Inc.
$166
TELA Bio, Inc.
$151
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$138
Boston Scientific Corporation
$137
Activ Surgical, Inc.
$126
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$125
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$123
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$105
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$105
Coloplast Corp
$88
Medrobotics Inc.
$54
Hollister Incorporated
$30
Solventum Corporation
$26
Stryker Corporation
$20
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIM (ADVANCED IMAGING MODALITY) · AMNIOEXCEL · ActivSight · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · CellerateRx · Cologuard Collection Kit · EEA · Echelon Flex · Echelon Powered Circular · Enseal X1 · FUJIFILM · Harmonic · INSPIRA · Integra · New Image · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PREVENA · PROGRIP · RENASYS TOUCH · Resolution Clip · SIGNIA · SONICISION · STELARA · SenSura Mio
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

Colon & rectal surgerists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
1.7
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. Ortolani is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Ortolani experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ortolani performed 44 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Ortolani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ortolani received a total of $3,365 from 20 companies across 39 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. Ortolani's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerists in Buffalo?
Dr. Ortolani's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Ortolani) 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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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 →