Medicare Enrolled
Margaret Pullin, CNP
Rheumatology · Akron, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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 Pullin
Margaret Pullin is a rheumatology specialist in Akron, OH, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Pullin performed 38,597 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Pullin received a total of $18,688 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 516 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 Pullin 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.
✓ 6 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in OH
$18,688 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗38,597
Medicare services
Top 14% in OH for rheumatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
20,400 | $4 | $8 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
5,800 | $34 | $60 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
4,900 | $11 | $40 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,620 | $26 | $125 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
695 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
643 | $8 | $32 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
642 | $5 | $22 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 621 | $8 | $51 |
| 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. |
587 | $5 | $32 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
585 | $3 | $19 |
| 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. |
583 | $72 | $145 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
423 | $1 | $3 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
185 | $5 | $22 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
167 | $83 | $250 |
| 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. |
159 | $50 | $100 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
156 | $9 | $30 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
94 | $29 | $130 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
55 | $10 | $67 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
54 | $33 | $103 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
52 | $30 | $200 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
52 | $18 | $80 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
45 | $4 | $22 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
26 | $3 | $16 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
26 | $12 | $68 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
16 | $21 | $81 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
11 | $23 | $103 |
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.
32.4% high complexity
54.6% medium
13.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,688
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $4,672/year across 4 years
Top 17% in OH for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
516
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
$2,802
2023
$4,724
2022
$6,348
2021
$4,814
Payments by company (2024)
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$635
ABBVIE INC.
$547
Amgen Inc.
$407
UCB, Inc.
$224
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$219
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$197
PFIZER INC.
$167
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Lilly USA, LLC
$75
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
Radius Health, Inc.
$55
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Biocon Biologics Inc
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$20
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 56.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$9,828
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,690
ABBVIE INC.
$1,235
UCB, Inc.
$563
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$488
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$479
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$431
PFIZER INC.
$396
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$323
Lilly USA, LLC
$250
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$226
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Genentech USA, Inc.
$145
Radius Health, Inc.
$72
AbbVie Inc.
$64
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$56
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$39
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
Biocon Biologics Inc
$24
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$19
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Hulio · IDACIO · ILARIS · Iovera · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · UPTRAVI · XELJANZ
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists in nearby ZIP areas
52
County median income
$71,016
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SUMMA WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITAL
5.4 mi
5.4 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
Pullin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in OH).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pullin experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Pullin performed 20,400 certolizumab injection (cimzia) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Pullin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Pullin received a total of $18,688 from 26 companies across 516 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 Pullin's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Akron?
Pullin's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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 Pullin) 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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About this page
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.
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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