Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Soldano, MD
Family Medicine · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Soldano
Dr. James Soldano is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soldano performed 3,289 Medicare services across 1,753 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soldano received a total of $9,384 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 722 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Soldano 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 2% volume in OH
$9,384 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,289
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for family medicine
1,753
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~164 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 (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. |
1,388 | $55 | $104 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
463 | $8 | $17 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
232 | $9 | $29 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
202 | $1 | $8 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
120 | $9 | $33 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
106 | $29 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
102 | $76 | $155 |
| 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. |
98 | $9 | $57 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
86 | $3 | $7 |
| 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. |
69 | $86 | $148 |
| 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. |
53 | $127 | $216 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
47 | $42 | $171 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
46 | $4 | $17 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
43 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
36 | $35 | $63 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
28 | $29 | $50 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
26 | $6 | $35 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
25 | $24 | $55 |
| 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. |
21 | $281 | $530 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
21 | $12 | $31 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
18 | $11 | $100 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
17 | $2 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
17 | $2 | $12 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
13 | $123 | $175 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
12 | $21 | $93 |
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 ↗$9,384
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,341/year across 7 years
Top 6% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
75
Companies
722
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
$9,230 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$154 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$61
2023
$363
2022
$288
2021
$1,947
2020
$1,646
2019
$2,396
2018
$2,682
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Exact Sciences Corporation
$61
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,079
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$916
PFIZER INC.
$850
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$482
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$468
AbbVie Inc.
$381
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$358
Lilly USA, LLC
$330
Amgen Inc.
$312
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$295
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$280
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$277
Allergan Inc.
$217
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$196
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$196
Abbott Laboratories
$194
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$154
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$146
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
Eisai Inc.
$116
Exact Sciences Corporation
$114
Corcept Therapeutics
$95
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$85
Allergan, Inc.
$82
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$72
Radius Health, Inc.
$69
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$62
AbbVie, Inc.
$57
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Lupin Inc.
$40
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$37
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$35
Valeritas, Inc.
$35
Shire North American Group Inc
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$33
Kaleo, Inc.
$32
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$32
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$28
Covis Pharma GmbH
$28
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$25
Insulet Corporation
$24
Promius Pharma LLC
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$23
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20
Alkermes, Inc.
$19
MannKind Corporation
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$17
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$15
Organon LLC
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Hologic, LLC
$12
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$12
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 30.3% 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 →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
978
Per 100K population
74.0
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Soldano is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Soldano experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Soldano performed 1,388 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Soldano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Soldano received a total of $9,384 from 75 companies across 722 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. Soldano's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Soldano's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Soldano) 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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