Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Suzanne Lekson, M.D.

Pediatrics · Cincinnati, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
3301 MERCY HEALTH BLVD, Cincinnati, OH 45211
5132159075
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1942242813 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Lekson 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. Lekson

Dr. Suzanne Lekson is a pediatrics specialist in Cincinnati, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lekson performed 488 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lekson received a total of $3,009 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 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. Lekson 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 31% volume in OH $3,009 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
488
Medicare services
Top 31% in OH for pediatrics
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$78
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
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.
149 $82 $191
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.
72 $121 $267
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
58 $123 $215
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.
51 $59 $134
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
46 $10 $32
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
27 $29 $47
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
24 $76 $131
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
19 $3 $7
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.
17 $10 $35
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
13 $29 $47
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20)
An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
12 $281 $360
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,009
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $430/year across 7 years
Top 6% in OH for pediatrics
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
59
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
$833
2023
$591
2022
$255
2021
$29
2020
$257
2019
$386
2018
$659

Payments by company (2024)

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$421
Novo Nordisk Inc
$121
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$115
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$112
Exact Sciences Corporation
$44
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,000
Boston Scientific Corporation
$361
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$290
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$253
Novo Nordisk Inc
$177
Abbott Laboratories
$149
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$117
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$112
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$111
Genentech USA, Inc.
$95
Exact Sciences Corporation
$85
PFIZER INC.
$64
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$35
DEXCOM, INC.
$29
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$9
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADACEL · AIRSUPRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BEXSERO · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DAYBUE · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Heplisav-B · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · QUVIVIQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · UBRELVY · VARITHENA · VRAYLAR · WATCHMAN · Wegovy
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 →
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Geographic Context

Pediatricians in nearby ZIP areas
798
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MERCY HEALTH - WEST HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Lekson is a clinical cardiology 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. Lekson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lekson performed 149 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Lekson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lekson received a total of $3,009 from 21 companies across 59 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. Lekson's costs compare to other pediatricians in Cincinnati?
Dr. Lekson's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Lekson) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →