Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Sammarone, D.O.
Family Medicine · Hubbard, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sammarone 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. Sammarone
Dr. Charles Sammarone is a family medicine specialist in Hubbard, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sammarone performed 1,757 Medicare services across 880 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sammarone received a total of $18,147 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1558 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. Sammarone 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 8% volume in OH
$18,147 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,757
Medicare services
Top 8% in OH for family medicine
880
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~88 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. |
909 | $83 | $182 |
| 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. |
268 | $54 | $122 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
198 | $4 | $6 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
106 | $10 | $16 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
58 | $12 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
57 | $123 | $196 |
| 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. |
46 | $2 | $5 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
37 | $6 | $7 |
| 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. |
21 | $10 | $30 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
18 | $35 | $95 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
16 | $29 | $83 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
12 | $16 | $19 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
11 | $12 | $25 |
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 ↗$18,147
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,592/year across 7 years
Top 2% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
1,558
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
$18,006 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$140 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,811
2023
$2,889
2022
$3,044
2021
$2,785
2020
$2,363
2019
$1,935
2018
$2,321
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$710
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$451
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$298
PFIZER INC.
$283
Lilly USA, LLC
$223
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$159
Novo Nordisk Inc
$146
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$138
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$38
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$34
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$29
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,803
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,551
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,383
ABBVIE INC.
$1,373
AbbVie Inc.
$1,357
PFIZER INC.
$1,167
Amgen Inc.
$776
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$694
Lilly USA, LLC
$671
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$560
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$517
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$516
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$500
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$453
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$364
Allergan Inc.
$334
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$306
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$302
Allergan, Inc.
$289
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$277
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$264
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$250
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$214
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$188
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$182
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$176
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$156
MannKind Corporation
$153
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$149
Abbott Laboratories
$140
Corcept Therapeutics
$138
AbbVie, Inc.
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$87
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$81
Exact Sciences Corporation
$56
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$52
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$47
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$41
Mannkind Corporation
$33
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$29
Lupin Inc.
$27
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Promius Pharma LLC
$15
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$13
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% 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 (99%) 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 family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
312
Per 100K population
154.9
County median income
$55,088
Nearest hospital
BELMONT PINES HOSPITAL
3.5 mi
3.5 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. Sammarone is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Sammarone experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sammarone performed 909 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. Sammarone receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sammarone received a total of $18,147 from 54 companies across 1,558 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. Sammarone's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Hubbard?
Dr. Sammarone's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Sammarone) 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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