Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abdulla Taja, MD
Gastroenterology · Lima, 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. Taja
Dr. Abdulla Taja is a gastroenterology specialist in Lima, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Taja performed 1,711 Medicare services across 1,241 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Taja received a total of $3,326 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 213 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Taja 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 6% volume in OH
$3,326 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,711
Medicare services
Top 6% in OH for gastroenterology
1,241
Unique beneficiaries
$87
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
301 | $62 | $125 |
| 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. |
236 | $64 | $123 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
191 | $56 | $679 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
141 | $190 | $1,053 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
135 | $92 | $179 |
| 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. |
128 | $82 | $138 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
92 | $118 | $870 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
75 | $73 | $893 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
61 | $67 | $184 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
57 | $92 | $584 |
| 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. |
52 | $57 | $105 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
47 | $130 | $859 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
39 | $94 | $926 |
| 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. |
34 | $91 | $182 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
34 | $39 | $77 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
26 | $119 | $202 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
17 | $152 | $650 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
16 | $174 | $655 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
15 | $144 | $725 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
14 | $98 | $961 |
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 ↗$3,326
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $475/year across 7 years
Top 41% in OH for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
213
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
$3,271 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$751
2023
$308
2022
$559
2021
$276
2020
$341
2019
$428
2018
$664
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$183
GENZYME CORPORATION
$165
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$160
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
Ardelyx, Inc.
$51
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 67.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$721
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$496
ABBVIE INC.
$322
GENZYME CORPORATION
$231
AbbVie, Inc.
$142
Allergan Inc.
$142
AbbVie Inc.
$141
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$114
Ethicon US, LLC
$107
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$70
Ardelyx, Inc.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
Celgene Corporation
$59
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
PFIZER INC.
$26
Shionogi Inc
$26
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$25
Romark Laboratories, LC
$20
Echosens North America, Inc.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Celltrion USA Inc.
$15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$14
QOL Medical, LLC
$14
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$13
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALINIA · CLENPIQ · CREON · CYLTEZO · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Entyvio · FibroScan · GATTEX · HUMIRA · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · Kanuma · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · Monoferric · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · PLENVU · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · REZDIFFRA · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SUCRAID · SUPREP · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Trintellix · Trulance · UCERIS · UPTRAVI · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VOWST · WATCHMAN Access System · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · YUFLYMA · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$62,001
Nearest hospital
MERCY HEALTH-ST RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER
7.6 mi
7.6 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. Taja is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% 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. Taja experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Taja performed 301 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Taja receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Taja received a total of $3,326 from 40 companies across 213 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. Taja's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Lima?
Dr. Taja's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Taja) 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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