Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sydney Saxena, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Cincinnati, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saxena
Dr. Sydney Saxena is a hospice and palliative medicine physician in Cincinnati, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saxena performed 1,360 Medicare services across 925 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saxena received a total of $18,118 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 216 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Saxena 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 in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in OH
$18,118 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,360
Medicare services
Top 10% in OH for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
925
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
548 | $78 | $191 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
177 | $121 | $215 |
| 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. |
80 | $90 | $149 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
74 | $76 | $131 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
74 | $29 | $47 |
| 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. |
70 | $72 | $170 |
| 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. |
41 | $128 | $291 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
38 | $86 | $154 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
34 | $32 | $165 |
| 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. |
22 | $282 | $360 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
22 | $128 | $315 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $29 | $47 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
22 | $28 | $78 |
| 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. |
20 | $55 | $134 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
20 | $157 | $276 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
19 | $98 | $250 |
| 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. |
18 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
17 | $120 | $267 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
17 | $61 | $104 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
13 | $39 | $99 |
| 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. |
12 | $85 | $247 |
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 ↗$18,118
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,020/year across 6 years
Top 5% in OH for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
216
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
$12,823 (70.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,295 (29.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,157
2023
$2,007
2022
$1,573
2021
$724
2019
$368
2018
$290
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12,823
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$124
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$47
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$33
PFIZER INC.
$32
Pulmonx Corporation
$25
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13,020
AbbVie Inc.
$650
PFIZER INC.
$587
Lilly USA, LLC
$344
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$278
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$257
Novo Nordisk Inc
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$221
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$133
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$127
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$125
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$124
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
TESARO, Inc.
$122
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
Shionogi Inc
$121
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$120
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$116
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
CORDIS US CORP.
$107
Exact Sciences Corporation
$93
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$88
Biogen, Inc.
$88
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
Dexcom, Inc.
$73
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$41
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$39
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Pulmonx Corporation
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$24
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
DEXCOM, INC.
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Covis Pharma GmBH
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Eisai Inc.
$14
Axonics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 78.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ALVESCO · ANDEXXA · AREXVY · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · Austedo XR · Auvelity · Axonics · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · CHARTIS CATHETER · Cologuard Collection Kit · Crysvita · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DRIZALMA SPRINKLE · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · Fetroja · GATTEX · GVOKE HYPOPEN · Heplisav-B · INFINITY · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LEQVIO · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · S.M.A.R.T. · SHINGRIX · SOLIRIS · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYNTHROID · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZEJULA · ZENPEP
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 (71%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician in OH.
Geographic Context
Hospice and palliative medicine physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital
THE JEWISH HOSPITAL-MERCY HEALTH
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Saxena is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of OH peers, 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. Saxena experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saxena performed 548 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Saxena receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saxena received a total of $18,118 from 47 companies across 216 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. Saxena's costs compare to other hospice and palliative medicine physicians in Cincinnati?
Dr. Saxena's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Saxena) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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