Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Valone, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Fremont, 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. Valone 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. Valone
Dr. Charles Valone is an internal medicine specialist in Fremont, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Valone performed 16,195 Medicare services across 2,450 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Valone received a total of $49,187 from 92 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1338 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Valone 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 0% volume in OH
$49,187 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,195
Medicare services
Top 0% in OH for internal medicine
2,450
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Gel-Syn) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
8,400 | $1 | $2 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,220 | $19 | $25 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
850 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
667 | $59 | $110 |
| 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. |
440 | $83 | $160 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
369 | $26 | $84 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
352 | $5 | $5 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
212 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
183 | $40 | $85 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
178 | $52 | $130 |
| 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. |
167 | $115 | $215 |
| Blood vessel compression device application Application of a device to compress blood vessels. |
142 | $7 | $45 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
142 | $9 | $50 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
132 | $45 | $120 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
130 | $123 | $175 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
129 | $38 | $65 |
| 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. |
126 | $9 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
122 | $72 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
122 | $29 | $30 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
99 | $38 | $150 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
98 | $18 | $90 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
82 | $45 | $199 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
76 | $75 | $250 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
75 | $69 | $225 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
73 | $32 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
69 | $135 | $400 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
64 | $81 | $164 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
59 | $13 | $25 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
58 | $34 | $65 |
| 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. |
50 | $11 | $30 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
50 | $74 | $90 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
33 | $16 | $25 |
| X-ray of paranasal sinuses, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces 1 to 2 pictures of the paranasal sinuses to visualize the bone structures and air-filled spaces within the facial area. |
31 | $18 | $60 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
30 | $102 | $196 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
29 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
21 | $71 | $220 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
20 | $41 | $75 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $22 | $60 |
| 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. |
18 | $282 | $322 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
17 | $82 | $250 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of forearm, finger, hand, or foot A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density in the forearm, finger, hand, or foot. This test helps assess bone strength and risk of fracture. |
16 | $29 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
14 | $134 | $380 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
11 | $23 | $70 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
75.6% medium
23.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$49,187
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,027/year across 7 years
Top 2% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
92
Companies
1,338
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
$41,067 (83.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,119 (16.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,334
2023
$6,157
2022
$5,267
2021
$5,944
2020
$4,115
2019
$15,601
2018
$6,767
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$727
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$707
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$459
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$393
Novo Nordisk Inc
$327
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$285
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$273
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$270
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$246
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$135
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$125
SK Life Science, Inc.
$124
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$121
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$118
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$100
Alkermes, Inc.
$97
Lilly USA, LLC
$75
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Ardelyx, Inc.
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$33
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$29
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$28
Corcept Therapeutics
$27
Exact Sciences Corporation
$26
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
PFIZER INC.
$14
UCB, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$8,202
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,212
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,643
Amgen Inc.
$3,349
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,104
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,383
AbbVie Inc.
$1,321
ABBVIE INC.
$1,312
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,055
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,050
ITI, Inc.
$900
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$853
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$846
Corcept Therapeutics
$773
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$759
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$737
PFIZER INC.
$736
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$735
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$715
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$628
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$594
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$574
Allergan Inc.
$557
Alkermes, Inc.
$540
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$523
SK Life Science, Inc.
$519
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$496
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$447
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$430
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$429
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$406
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$393
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$392
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$358
Allergan, Inc.
$335
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$327
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$313
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$302
AbbVie, Inc.
$301
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$300
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$287
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$281
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$278
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$274
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$273
UCB, Inc.
$222
Eisai Inc.
$208
Biogen, Inc.
$193
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$125
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$121
Lundbeck LLC
$111
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Shire North American Group Inc
$102
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$100
Radius Health, Inc.
$88
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$84
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$84
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$82
Boston Scientific Corporation
$74
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$67
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$62
Almatica Pharma LLC
$54
Bioventus LLC
$50
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$48
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Ardelyx, Inc.
$36
Bausch Health US, LLC
$28
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
EISAI INC.
$16
Indivior Inc.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$14
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
ALK-Abello, Inc
$14
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$13
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$13
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$12
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$12
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Strongbridge US INC.
$11
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
US WorldMeds, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.6% 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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for internal medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
74.9
County median income
$62,500
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL 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. Valone is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Valone experienced with joint lubricant injection (gel-syn)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Valone performed 8,400 joint lubricant injection (gel-syn) 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. Valone receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Valone received a total of $49,187 from 92 companies across 1,338 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. Valone's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Fremont?
Dr. Valone's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Valone) 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.
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