Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Podeszwa, M.D
Gastroenterology · Middletown, NY
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Podeszwa
Dr. John Podeszwa is a gastroenterology specialist in Middletown, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Podeszwa performed 2,169 Medicare services across 1,233 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Podeszwa received a total of $9,570 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 562 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Podeszwa 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 6% volume in NY
$9,570 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,169
Medicare services
Top 6% in NY for gastroenterology
1,233
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
826 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
190 | $68 | $102 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
146 | $84 | $129 |
| 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. |
100 | $105 | $140 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
89 | $44 | $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. |
72 | $128 | $184 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
65 | $43 | $58 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
61 | $7 | $8 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
54 | $108 | $149 |
| 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. |
39 | $309 | $506 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
38 | $252 | $502 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
37 | $74 | $98 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
37 | $87 | $116 |
| COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using an amplified probe technique. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples. |
34 | $74 | $84 |
| COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using amplified probe techniques. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples efficiently. |
34 | $24 | $28 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
33 | $75 | $100 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
23 | $421 | $548 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
21 | $8 | $9 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 19 | $8 | $10 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
19 | $6 | $7 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
18 | $10 | $12 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
18 | $5 | $5 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
18 | $312 | $379 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
17 | $8 | $8 |
| Helicobacter pylori breath test A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract. |
16 | $66 | $67 |
| Quantitative infectious agent antibody test A blood test that measures the specific amount of antibodies present to detect an infectious agent. |
16 | $15 | $19 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
15 | $13 | $18 |
| Iron level test | 15 | $6 | $8 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
15 | $9 | $11 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
15 | $1 | $1 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
13 | $12 | $14 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
12 | $89 | $551 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
11 | $205 | $260 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
11 | $70 | $89 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
11 | $7 | $7 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $134 | $187 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
45.6% medium
53.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,570
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,367/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
562
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
$9,570 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,198
2023
$1,790
2022
$1,841
2021
$1,458
2020
$824
2019
$835
2018
$624
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$669
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$201
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$168
Ardelyx, Inc.
$154
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$133
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$82
GENZYME CORPORATION
$73
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$66
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$66
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
PFIZER INC.
$51
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$47
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Celgene Corporation
$45
Celltrion USA Inc.
$39
Organon Llc
$33
CapsoVision, Inc.
$32
QOL Medical, LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,773
ABBVIE INC.
$1,477
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$690
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$564
AbbVie Inc.
$458
Celgene Corporation
$399
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$392
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$331
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$325
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$296
QOL Medical, LLC
$286
Ardelyx, Inc.
$285
AbbVie, Inc.
$261
GENZYME CORPORATION
$238
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$206
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$181
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$161
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$132
PFIZER INC.
$130
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$123
Allergan Inc.
$122
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$83
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$82
Organon LLC
$78
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$66
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Celltrion USA Inc.
$39
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$37
Organon Llc
$33
CapsoVision, Inc.
$32
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$24
UCB, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Shionogi Inc
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · AVSOLA · Aemcolo · Amitiza · BYSTOLIC · CIMZIA · CLENPIQ · CREON · CYLTEZO · CapsoCam Plus · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · MOTOFEN · Motegrity · Movantik · REBYOTA · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUPREP · SUTAB · Saxenda · Sucraid · Symproic · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VEGZELMA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPATIER · ZEPOSIA · Zelnorm
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.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
8.9
County median income
$96,497
Nearest hospital
GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Podeszwa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Podeszwa experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Podeszwa performed 826 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Podeszwa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Podeszwa received a total of $9,570 from 39 companies across 562 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. Podeszwa's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Middletown?
Dr. Podeszwa's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Podeszwa) 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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