Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Mandel, M.D.
Rheumatology · Mayfield Village, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Mandel 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. Mandel
Dr. David Mandel is a rheumatology specialist in Mayfield Village, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mandel performed 22,254 Medicare services across 10,554 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mandel received a total of $403,636 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 700 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Mandel 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 18% volume in OH
$403,636 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,254
Medicare services
Top 18% in OH for rheumatology
10,554
Unique beneficiaries
$14
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
1,836 | $18 | $40 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
1,177 | $5 | $20 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
1,174 | $5 | $20 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
1,170 | $7 | $20 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
1,170 | $4 | $20 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
1,167 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,158 | $4 | $15 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
1,157 | $5 | $10 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
1,157 | $5 | $10 |
| Alkaline phosphatase level test A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones. |
1,157 | $5 | $20 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
1,156 | $5 | $20 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
1,155 | $5 | $20 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
1,153 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,054 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
911 | $82 | $160 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
743 | $39 | $165 |
| Immune complex measurement A laboratory test that measures the level of immune complexes in the blood. Immune complexes are formed when antibodies bind to antigens. |
621 | $24 | $35 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
578 | $12 | $30 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 571 | $6 | $15 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
463 | $13 | $35 |
| 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. |
364 | $64 | $110 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
315 | $13 | $35 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
226 | $14 | $35 |
| Immunoassay substance measurement A laboratory test that uses immunoassay techniques to measure the level of a specific substance in a sample. |
120 | $17 | $35 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
110 | $69 | $120 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
102 | $9 | $17 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
91 | $29 | $90 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 53 | $6 | $12 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
52 | $114 | $251 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
41 | $29 | $65 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $143 | $310 |
| 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. |
15 | $129 | $225 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
12 | $65 | $120 |
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 ↗$403,636
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $57,662/year across 7 years
Top 3% in OH for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
700
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
$397,706 (98.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,159 (0.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,771 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$54,267
2023
$31,550
2022
$17,062
2021
$31,286
2020
$58,529
2019
$109,332
2018
$101,610
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$43,049
GENZYME CORPORATION
$11,059
ABBVIE INC.
$141
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$239,371
Horizon Pharma plc
$97,998
Amgen Inc.
$43,322
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17,317
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,514
Celgene Corporation
$1,092
ABBVIE INC.
$509
PFIZER INC.
$448
Lilly USA, LLC
$333
UCB, Inc.
$325
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$236
Genentech USA, Inc.
$233
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$178
Mallinckrodt LLC
$163
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$115
AbbVie Inc.
$106
AbbVie, Inc.
$50
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$44
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$39
Radius Health, Inc.
$39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$36
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$25
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$23
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$20
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$19
Sandoz Inc.
$18
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUZALLO · EVENITY · Enbrel · FORTEO · GAUCHER-DISEASE · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Mitigare · NO_PRODUCT · ORENCIA · Otezla · Otrexup · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RAYOS · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tobradex ST · Trintellix · Tymlos · XELJANZ · Zilretta
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 (98%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in rheumatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for rheumatology in OH.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital
HILLCREST HOSPITAL
3.8 mi
3.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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. Mandel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Mandel experienced with autoimmune disorder antibody test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mandel performed 1,836 autoimmune disorder antibody test 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. Mandel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mandel received a total of $403,636 from 30 companies across 700 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. Mandel's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Mayfield Village?
Dr. Mandel's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Mandel) 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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