Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Donald Switzer, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Williamsville, NY
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Switzer
Dr. Donald Switzer is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Williamsville, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Switzer performed 2,599 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Switzer received a total of $41,408 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 723 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Switzer 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 41% volume in NY
$41,408 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,599
Medicare services
Top 41% in NY for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
637 | $20 | $70 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
297 | $24 | $125 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
201 | $49 | $125 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
190 | $17 | $53 |
| 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. |
175 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
174 | $10 | $40 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
133 | $14 | $60 |
| 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 | $88 | $145 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
86 | $31 | $65 |
| 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. |
78 | $124 | $235 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
56 | $64 | $145 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
49 | $368 | $925 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
39 | $75 | $450 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
37 | $12 | $60 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
35 | $12 | $50 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
33 | $328 | $800 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
33 | $54 | $135 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
28 | $63 | $160 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
25 | $17 | $55 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
23 | $19 | $75 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
20 | $691 | $1,500 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
20 | $6 | $65 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
20 | $590 | $1,400 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
19 | $44 | $95 |
| Tilt table test for heart function A test that monitors heart function while the patient is moved from a lying to an upright position on a special table. |
19 | $120 | $245 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
17 | $256 | $950 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with multiple leads and replacing it with a new device. |
14 | $219 | $950 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
14 | $64 | $125 |
| 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. |
14 | $63 | $105 |
| Heart catheterization to identify abnormal heart rhythm A tube is inserted into the heart chambers to record electrical activity and locate the source of an irregular heartbeat. |
13 | $180 | $750 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
60.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
39.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,408
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,915/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
723
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,405
2023
$2,921
2022
$5,264
2021
$4,859
2020
$6,114
2019
$11,866
2018
$6,979
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$919
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$780
Abbott Laboratories
$585
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$392
Boston Scientific Corporation
$359
Inari Medical, Inc.
$213
PFIZER INC.
$44
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 67.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15,471
Abbott Laboratories
$12,706
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,130
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$1,648
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,199
Boston Scientific Corporation
$994
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$861
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$584
PFIZER INC.
$485
Inari Medical, Inc.
$339
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$311
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$170
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$82
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$78
Amgen Inc.
$76
Novo Nordisk Inc
$49
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$48
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$47
Penumbra, Inc.
$35
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
94
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
5.6 mi
5.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Switzer is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Switzer experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Switzer performed 637 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Switzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Switzer received a total of $41,408 from 24 companies across 723 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Switzer's costs compare to other cardiologists in Williamsville?
Dr. Switzer's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Switzer) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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