Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Seth Stephenson

Physician Assistant · Mason, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5298 SOCIALVILLE FOSTER RD, Mason, OH 45040
5137704212
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1164778924 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Stephenson 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. Stephenson

Dr. Seth Stephenson is a physician assistant in Mason, OH, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stephenson performed 3,550 Medicare services across 1,849 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stephenson received a total of $33,075 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 691 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Stephenson 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in OH $33,075 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,550
Medicare services
Top 1% in OH for physician assistant
1,849
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~273 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
1,622 $4 $17
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.
551 $46 $218
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1
Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer.
443 $29 $191
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface.
219 $60 $318
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
189 $44 $285
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.
98 $54 $317
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.
81 $30 $132
Additional skin growth biopsy
Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session.
54 $25 $155
Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm
A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing.
47 $175 $885
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
41 $39 $224
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
41 $1 $8
Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters.
31 $95 $515
Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm
Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs.
29 $83 $725
Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
29 $87 $443
Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution
A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient.
22 $293 $1,190
Injection into skin growths, 1-7
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths.
21 $30 $159
Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth
This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous.
20 $87 $351
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.
12 $62 $318
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 ↗
$33,075
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $8,269/year across 4 years
Top 1% in OH for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
691
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18,096 (54.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,979 (45.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$15,966
2023
$12,122
2022
$3,698
2021
$1,290

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$11,363
ABBVIE INC.
$922
Incyte Corporation
$513
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$432
Lilly USA, LLC
$370
GENZYME CORPORATION
$369
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$369
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$368
UCB, Inc.
$315
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$235
PFIZER INC.
$194
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$105
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$78
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$54
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Krystal Biotech Inc
$22
Almirall LLC
$21
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$18,390
ABBVIE INC.
$2,674
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,325
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,277
Incyte Corporation
$1,270
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,003
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$896
GENZYME CORPORATION
$884
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$742
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$647
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$592
UCB, Inc.
$563
PFIZER INC.
$436
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$429
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$221
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$209
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$209
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$204
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$201
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$192
AbbVie Inc.
$140
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$123
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Almirall LLC
$85
EPI Health, LLC
$68
LEO Pharma Inc.
$56
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Krystal Biotech Inc
$39
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$13
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 67.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMJEVITA · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ELZONRIS · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · HUMIRA · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Poteligeo · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · VTAMA · VYJUVEK · Winlevi · YCANTH · ZILXI · Zoryve
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 →

The majority of payments (55%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in physician assistant and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for physician assistant in OH.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
795
Per 100K population
322.7
County median income
$107,843
Nearest hospital
MERCY HEALTH KINGS MILLS HOSPITAL LLC
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. Stephenson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of OH peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Stephenson experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stephenson performed 1,622 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Stephenson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stephenson received a total of $33,075 from 32 companies across 691 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. Stephenson's costs compare to other physician assistants in Mason?
Dr. Stephenson's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Stephenson) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →