Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Lobo, MD
Family Medicine · Lorain, 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. Lobo 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. Lobo
Dr. Christopher Lobo is a family medicine specialist in Lorain, OH, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lobo performed 5,842 Medicare services across 3,140 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lobo received a total of $3,431 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 206 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. Lobo 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in OH
$3,431 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,842
Medicare services
Top 1% in OH for family medicine
3,140
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,440 | $17 | $43 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
849 | $8 | $45 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
600 | $10 | $130 |
| 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. |
596 | $8 | $63 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
589 | $16 | $143 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
587 | $13 | $148 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
231 | $9 | $87 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
101 | $8 | $97 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
88 | $3 | $40 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
76 | $9 | $73 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
69 | $5 | $130 |
| 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. |
66 | $6 | $116 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
56 | $7 | $99 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
53 | $19 | $223 |
| 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. |
52 | $22 | $288 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
44 | $29 | $291 |
| 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. |
40 | $5 | $54 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
39 | $72 | $371 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
31 | $7 | $65 |
| 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. |
29 | $8 | $112 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
26 | $16 | $74 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
25 | $14 | $94 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
24 | $19 | $212 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
22 | $13 | $112 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
20 | $4 | $91 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $18 | $127 |
| 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. |
17 | $60 | $251 |
| 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. |
15 | $2 | $40 |
| 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. |
14 | $40 | $232 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
13 | $4 | $122 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
12 | $3 | $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 ↗$3,431
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $686/year across 5 years
Top 17% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
206
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
$3,431 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,143
2023
$1,314
2022
$821
2021
$139
2018
$13
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$243
Amgen Inc.
$185
Novo Nordisk Inc
$166
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$149
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$583
Amgen Inc.
$461
Novo Nordisk Inc
$446
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$305
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$245
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$176
Lilly USA, LLC
$174
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$162
Medtronic, Inc.
$139
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$104
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$83
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$68
PFIZER INC.
$64
Lundbeck LLC
$51
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$49
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$43
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$20
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Austedo XR · Auvelity · BREZTRI · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · GLASSIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NEXPLANON · NINLARO · OPDIVO · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SLYND · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Veozah · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO
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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
299
Per 100K population
95.0
County median income
$70,693
Nearest hospital
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Lobo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of OH peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lobo experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lobo performed 1,440 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Lobo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lobo received a total of $3,431 from 27 companies across 206 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. Lobo's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Lorain?
Dr. Lobo's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Lobo) 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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