Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Reversa Joseph, MD

Neurology · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
420 N JAMES RD, Columbus, OH 43219
6142575200
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1770726390 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. Joseph 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. Joseph

Dr. Reversa Joseph is a neurology specialist in Columbus, OH, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Joseph performed 665 Medicare services across 504 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Joseph received a total of $76,736 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Joseph 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 24% volume in OH $76,736 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
665
Medicare services
Top 24% in OH for neurology
504
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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
Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote
Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments.
173 $24 $2,000
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs.
114 $32 $11,900
Intraoperative EEG monitoring
Recording brain wave activity during surgery to monitor neurological function.
101 $38 $10,795
Nerve-muscle junction testing
A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the connection between nerves and muscles.
88 $26 $6,332
Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs.
81 $86 $17,850
Electromyography of 2 extremities
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function.
53 $60 $10,200
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
35 $34 $566
Limited needle electromyography
A test that measures the electrical activity in muscles of the arm, leg, trunk, or head using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function and nerve health.
20 $15 $5,100
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 ↗
$76,736
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,962/year across 7 years
Top 11% in OH for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
173
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
$47,723 (62.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,000 (19.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,013 (18.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,501
2023
$12,759
2022
$7,843
2021
$5,738
2020
$119
2019
$12,405
2018
$33,372

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$3,116
ABBVIE INC.
$1,091
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$186
Abbott Laboratories
$107
Top 3 companies account for 97.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lundbeck LLC
$21,908
AbbVie, Inc.
$18,392
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13,908
ABBVIE INC.
$7,530
AbbVie Inc.
$5,857
US WorldMeds, LLC
$5,042
Abbott Laboratories
$3,298
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$186
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$185
Boston Scientific Corporation
$121
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$116
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Top 3 companies account for 70.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APOKYN · DUOPA · Duopa · GENERAL DBS · GENERAL DBS · GOCOVRI · INFINITY · NORTHERA · NUPLAZID · Nourianz · PROCLAIM · VERCISE · VYALEV · Vercise · Xadago
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 (62%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
165
Per 100K population
12.5
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
RIVER VISTA HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC
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. Joseph is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of OH peers, with 17 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. Joseph experienced with continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Joseph performed 173 continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote 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. Joseph receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Joseph received a total of $76,736 from 13 companies across 173 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. Joseph's costs compare to other neurologists in Columbus?
Dr. Joseph's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Joseph) 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 →
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 →