Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paul Tejera, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Canton, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
6119 US HIGHWAY 11, Canton, NY 13617
3152615810
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1295047736 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. Tejera

Dr. Paul Tejera is an internal medicine specialist in Canton, NY, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tejera performed 1,025 Medicare services across 666 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tejera received a total of $54,740 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 558 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tejera 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 30% volume in NY $54,740 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,025
Medicare services
Top 30% in NY for internal medicine
666
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~64 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
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.
695 $65 $289
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
171 $26 $61
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.
75 $91 $273
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.
49 $104 $308
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.
35 $40 $218
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 ↗
$54,740
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,820/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
558
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$46,740 (85.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,950 (14.5%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$50 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$574
2023
$1,804
2022
$15,068
2021
$11,976
2020
$10,338
2019
$6,016
2018
$8,964

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$144
Insulet Corporation
$100
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Dexcom, Inc.
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$50
Amgen Inc.
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$34,564
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12,819
Lilly USA, LLC
$2,150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$787
Amgen Inc.
$751
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$727
Abbott Laboratories
$560
Dexcom, Inc.
$458
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$387
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$304
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$286
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$176
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$133
Medtronic, Inc.
$126
Corcept Therapeutics
$126
Insulet Corporation
$100
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$88
DEXCOM, INC.
$83
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
AbbVie Inc.
$45
PFIZER INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 90.5% 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 →

The majority of payments (85%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for internal medicine in NY.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
19.5
County median income
$61,900
Nearest hospital
CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL
12.6 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. Tejera is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of NY peers, with 16 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. Tejera experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tejera performed 695 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Tejera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tejera received a total of $54,740 from 21 companies across 558 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. Tejera's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Canton?
Dr. Tejera's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Tejera) 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 →