Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Catherine Laruffa, M.D.
Family Medicine · Blanchester, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Laruffa 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. Laruffa
Dr. Catherine Laruffa is a family medicine specialist in Blanchester, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Laruffa performed 1,111 Medicare services across 553 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Laruffa received a total of $52,994 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1485 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Laruffa 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in OH
$52,994 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,111
Medicare services
Top 19% in OH for family medicine
553
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
254 | $53 | $80 |
| 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. |
242 | $78 | $150 |
| 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. |
213 | $53 | $102 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
85 | $74 | $100 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
67 | $95 | $135 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
57 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
50 | $36 | $79 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
41 | $125 | $175 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
28 | $17 | $47 |
| 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. |
28 | $109 | $185 |
| 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. |
27 | $10 | $58 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
19 | $41 | $65 |
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 ↗$52,994
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,571/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
75
Companies
1,485
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$32,454 (61.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,051 (34.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,489 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,179
2023
$24,821
2022
$5,039
2021
$3,667
2020
$2,193
2019
$3,322
2018
$6,773
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$3,974
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$742
Novo Nordisk Inc
$363
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$350
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$239
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$229
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191
PFIZER INC.
$145
Lilly USA, LLC
$141
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$103
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$91
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$89
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$72
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$64
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
Amgen Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 70.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$26,103
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$5,692
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,790
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,921
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,732
AbbVie Inc.
$1,467
PFIZER INC.
$1,379
Amgen Inc.
$888
Lilly USA, LLC
$821
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$718
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$525
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$480
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$455
Allergan Inc.
$436
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$431
Allergan, Inc.
$410
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$341
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$330
Radius Health, Inc.
$280
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$279
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$253
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$241
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$233
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$229
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$218
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$212
Corium, LLC
$209
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$194
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$193
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$156
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$142
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$138
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$137
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$132
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$121
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Abbott Laboratories
$113
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Biogen, Inc.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$55
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$51
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$49
Eisai Inc.
$48
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$47
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$29
EISAI INC.
$29
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$28
Bausch Health US, LLC
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$24
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Insulet Corporation
$22
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$22
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$16
VIVUS LLC
$16
Corcept Therapeutics
$15
Promius Pharma LLC
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
AbbVie, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.1% 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 →
The majority of payments (61%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
329
Per 100K population
783.1
County median income
$68,125
Nearest hospital
CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
13.9 mi
13.9 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. Laruffa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of OH peers, with 21 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. Laruffa experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Laruffa performed 254 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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. Laruffa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Laruffa received a total of $52,994 from 75 companies across 1,485 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. Laruffa's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Blanchester?
Dr. Laruffa's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Laruffa) 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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