Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Pavelock, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Utica, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pavelock 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. Pavelock
Dr. Robert Pavelock is a gastroenterology specialist in Utica, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pavelock performed 4,072 Medicare services across 1,139 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pavelock received a total of $16,749 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 789 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. Pavelock 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 3% volume in NY
$16,749 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,072
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for gastroenterology
1,139
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~204 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. |
2,900 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
254 | $57 | $178 |
| 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. |
140 | $89 | $252 |
| 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. |
134 | $130 | $290 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
81 | $35 | $143 |
| 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. |
75 | $72 | $220 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
68 | $35 | $111 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
67 | $61 | $139 |
| 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. |
48 | $91 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
44 | $48 | $158 |
| 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. |
39 | $190 | $271 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
31 | $117 | $361 |
| 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. |
28 | $159 | $466 |
| 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. |
27 | $282 | $393 |
| 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. |
23 | $117 | $246 |
| 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. |
22 | $190 | $499 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
17 | $89 | $240 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
17 | $224 | $325 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
17 | $20 | $45 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
14 | $64 | $180 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
14 | $290 | $361 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
12 | $47 | $393 |
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 ↗$16,749
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,393/year across 7 years
Top 14% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
789
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
$16,330 (97.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$419 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,674
2023
$3,267
2022
$3,096
2021
$1,850
2020
$248
2019
$1,434
2018
$2,181
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,015
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$724
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$417
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$290
PFIZER INC.
$283
Celgene Corporation
$262
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$258
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$236
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$124
Olympus America Inc.
$113
Ardelyx, Inc.
$104
Medtronic, Inc.
$100
QOL Medical, LLC
$96
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$93
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$92
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Celltrion USA Inc.
$90
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$44
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$39
CapsoVision, Inc.
$31
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$18
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Organon Llc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,865
ABBVIE INC.
$2,513
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,535
PFIZER INC.
$1,246
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$815
Celgene Corporation
$745
AbbVie, Inc.
$662
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$574
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$560
AbbVie Inc.
$484
Allergan Inc.
$479
Romark Laboratories, LC
$422
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$393
UCB, Inc.
$326
Ardelyx, Inc.
$293
Medtronic, Inc.
$249
QOL Medical, LLC
$237
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$186
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$167
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$150
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$144
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$124
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$124
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$123
Shire North American Group Inc
$120
Boston Scientific Corporation
$114
Olympus America Inc.
$113
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$93
Celltrion USA Inc.
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$84
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$55
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$44
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$39
CSL Behring
$33
CapsoVision, Inc.
$31
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$31
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$18
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$17
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Organon Llc
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
5.2
County median income
$68,819
Nearest hospital
MOHAWK VALLEY PSYCHIATRIC 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. Pavelock is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NY peers, 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. Pavelock experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pavelock performed 2,900 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. Pavelock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pavelock received a total of $16,749 from 51 companies across 789 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. Pavelock's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Utica?
Dr. Pavelock's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Pavelock) 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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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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