Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Strong, M.D.

Surgery · Cleveland, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9500 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH 44195
2164442200
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1659790673 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. Strong 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. Strong

Dr. Andrew Strong is a surgery specialist in Cleveland, OH, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Strong performed 103 Medicare services across 102 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Strong received a total of $7,506 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Strong 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 103 Medicare services $7,506 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
103
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in OH for surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
102
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~9 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
 28 $87 $923
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
 22 $97 $1,382
Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube
A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach.
 18 $144 $1,432
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.
 18 $97 $614
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
 17 $85 $792
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 ↗
$7,506
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,251/year across 6 years
Top 24% in OH for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
52
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,494 (59.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,012 (40.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,444
2023
$3,149
2022
$1,459
2021
$387
2020
$50
2019
$17

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,051
Momentis Surgical Inc.
$1,000
Medtronic, Inc.
$266
Boston Scientific Corporation
$127
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Levita Magnetics International Corp.
$2,012
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,288
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,051
Momentis Surgical Inc.
$1,000
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$613
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$235
Boston Scientific Corporation
$233
Standard Bariatrics, Inc.
$179
Innocoll Incorporated
$148
Teleflex LLC
$133
TELA Bio, Inc.
$122
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$87
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$86
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$64
Baxter Healthcare
$60
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$60
Davol Inc.
$50
Ethicon US, LLC
$20
PFIZER INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANOVA SURGICAL SYSTEM · DIFICID · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · Echelon; Endopath · GI GENIUS · GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial · GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · LIGASURE · Magnetic Surgical System · NEXPOWDER · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PROGRIP · Phasix · SIGNIA · SPYGLASS · SpyGlass Discover · TISSEEL · TITAN SGS STANDARD GASTRIC STAPLER · Toothed Grasper · XARACOLL · XIFAXAN · 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 →

Most payments (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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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. Strong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Strong experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Strong performed 28 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Strong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Strong received a total of $7,506 from 22 companies across 52 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. Strong's costs compare to other surgerists in Cleveland?
Dr. Strong's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Strong) 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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About this page

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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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →