Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sophia Meis, DO
Endocrinology · 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. Meis
Dr. Sophia Meis is an endocrinology specialist in Columbus, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meis performed 2,261 Medicare services across 1,719 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meis received a total of $2,699 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 125 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Meis 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 11% volume in OH
$2,699 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,261
Medicare services
Top 11% in OH for endocrinology
1,719
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~113 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. |
357 | $86 | $170 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
306 | $8 | $13 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
192 | $16 | $35 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 121 | $8 | $19 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
115 | $9 | $23 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
88 | $5 | $28 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
81 | $9 | $22 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
80 | $6 | $31 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
80 | $29 | $70 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
78 | $25 | $93 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
65 | $7 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
52 | $51 | $192 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 52 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
52 | $100 | $235 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
50 | $40 | $125 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
49 | $5 | $11 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
46 | $14 | $67 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
45 | $13 | $36 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
44 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
35 | $8 | $16 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
27 | $27 | $142 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
24 | $16 | $38 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
24 | $5 | $11 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
21 | $15 | $70 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
21 | $14 | $67 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
21 | $11 | $31 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
19 | $11 | $53 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
18 | $4 | $28 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
17 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
16 | $132 | $237 |
| Triglyceride level test A blood test that measures the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. |
15 | $6 | $13 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
14 | $10 | $25 |
| Thyroglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
12 | $16 | $42 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
12 | $16 | $57 |
| 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. |
12 | $70 | $120 |
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 ↗$2,699
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $386/year across 7 years
Top 42% in OH for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
125
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
$2,685 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$319
2023
$316
2022
$232
2021
$502
2020
$204
2019
$572
2018
$554
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$93
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Corcept Therapeutics
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dexcom, Inc.
$690
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$308
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$221
Novo Nordisk Inc
$186
Insulet Corporation
$143
ABBVIE INC.
$105
Corcept Therapeutics
$103
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$79
Amgen Inc.
$76
PFIZER INC.
$69
AbbVie Inc.
$64
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$56
AbbVie, Inc.
$42
Mannkind Corporation
$42
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$37
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
LifeScan, Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$14
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$13
MannKind Corporation
$12
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · Androgel · BINOSTO · CYCLOSET · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 CGM SYSTEM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVERSENSE E3 SENSOR KIT - RETAIL · FORTEO · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LEQVIO · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA · Omnipod · OneTouch · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Prolia · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMAVERT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tymlos · Vascepa · Wegovy · ZEGALOGUE · t-slim insulin pump
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
66
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL
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. Meis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Meis experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meis performed 357 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. Meis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meis received a total of $2,699 from 33 companies across 125 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. Meis's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Columbus?
Dr. Meis's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Meis) 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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