Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luis Vaccarello, M.D.
Gynecologic Oncology Physician · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Vaccarello 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. Vaccarello
Dr. Luis Vaccarello is a gynecologic oncology physician in Columbus, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vaccarello performed 1,796 Medicare services across 330 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vaccarello received a total of $13,344 from 73 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 224 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gynecologic oncology physician. 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. Vaccarello 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 3% volume in OH
$13,344 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,796
Medicare services
Top 3% in OH for gynecologic oncology physician
330
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,400 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
140 | $60 | $277 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
59 | $8 | $29 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 43 | $162 | $673 |
| 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. |
41 | $90 | $390 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
22 | $95 | $421 |
| 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. |
22 | $136 | $550 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
18 | $8 | $9 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
14 | $160 | $752 |
| Endoscopic biopsy and removal of abdominal lymph nodes A procedure to examine and remove lymph nodes in the abdominal cavity using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to access the area through a small incision. |
13 | $214 | $1,583 |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy, 250g or less Surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries through small abdominal incisions using a camera-guided instrument. The procedure is specified for cases where the removed tissue weighs 250 grams or less. |
13 | $704 | $2,803 |
| Intraoperative lymph node imaging Imaging performed during surgery to visualize lymph nodes. |
11 | $160 | $424 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
80.1% medium
18.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,344
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,906/year across 7 years
Top 17% in OH for gynecologic oncology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
73
Companies
224
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
$8,074 (60.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,238 (39.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$32 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$374
2023
$1,504
2022
$802
2021
$1,024
2020
$5,902
2019
$1,899
2018
$1,839
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$160
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$111
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Celgene Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Seagen Inc.
$5,387
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$728
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$589
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$482
TESARO, Inc.
$402
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$292
Genentech USA, Inc.
$274
Eisai Inc.
$271
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$269
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$234
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$229
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$216
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$213
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$204
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$196
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$182
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$160
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$153
AbbVie, Inc.
$141
EISAI INC.
$137
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$125
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$125
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$125
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$122
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$119
AbbVie Inc.
$117
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$117
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$113
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$112
Allergan Inc.
$102
Radius Health, Inc.
$87
Celgene Corporation
$65
Amgen Inc.
$63
Ethicon US, LLC
$62
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$62
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$52
Incyte Corporation
$48
GENZYME CORPORATION
$48
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$47
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$46
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$41
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$40
Exelixis Inc.
$39
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
EMD Serono, Inc.
$34
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$29
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$29
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$27
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$22
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$18
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$17
SOBI, INC
$17
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$15
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$13
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$13
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$13
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$12
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Lilly USA, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 50.2% 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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gynecologic oncology physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
RIVER VISTA HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Vaccarello is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Vaccarello experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vaccarello performed 1,400 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Vaccarello receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vaccarello received a total of $13,344 from 73 companies across 224 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. Vaccarello's costs compare to other gynecologic oncology physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Vaccarello's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Vaccarello) 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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