Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Wolf, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Beachwood, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Wolf 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. Wolf
Dr. William Wolf is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Beachwood, OH, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wolf performed 2,008 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wolf received a total of $97,082 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 613 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. Wolf 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 40% volume in OH
$97,082 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,008
Medicare services
Top 40% in OH for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$39
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
872 | $6 | $23 |
| 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. |
526 | $66 | $158 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
160 | $49 | $180 |
| 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. |
71 | $10 | $123 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
62 | $19 | $99 |
| 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. |
50 | $101 | $238 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
47 | $15 | $60 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
45 | $10 | $41 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 42 | $213 | $834 |
| 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. |
35 | $92 | $268 |
| 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. |
26 | $136 | $405 |
| 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. |
23 | $102 | $305 |
| 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. |
21 | $92 | $214 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
17 | $12 | $29 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $117 | $358 |
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.
10.1% high complexity
4.6% medium
85.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$97,082
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,869/year across 7 years
Top 5% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
613
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
$9,672
2023
$15,301
2022
$15,685
2021
$12,035
2020
$7,579
2019
$14,854
2018
$21,955
Payments by company (2024)
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$7,491
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$558
Medtronic, Inc.
$206
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$202
PFIZER INC.
$195
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$151
Boston Scientific Corporation
$145
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$114
ABIOMED
$96
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$82
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Amgen Inc.
$73
ATRICURE, INC.
$72
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 85.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$76,013
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$10,020
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,201
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,387
ABIOMED
$1,017
Amgen Inc.
$877
PFIZER INC.
$877
Boston Scientific Corporation
$607
Abbott Laboratories
$393
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$276
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$265
Opsens Inc.
$257
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$202
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$184
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$145
ATRICURE, INC.
$136
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$116
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$115
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$114
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$108
Terumo Medical Corporation
$104
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$102
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$95
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$85
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$14
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$13
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$13
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Penumbra, Inc.
$12
AtriCure, Inc.
$12
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 91.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
154
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL
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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. Wolf is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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. Wolf experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wolf performed 872 ekg interpretation and report 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. Wolf receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wolf received a total of $97,082 from 41 companies across 613 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. Wolf's costs compare to other cardiologists in Beachwood?
Dr. Wolf's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Wolf) 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.
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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