Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Douglas Potoczak, MD
Family Medicine · N Ridgeville, 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. Potoczak 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. Potoczak
Dr. Douglas Potoczak is a family medicine specialist in N Ridgeville, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Potoczak performed 830 Medicare services across 525 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Potoczak received a total of $18,071 from 78 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1226 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. Potoczak 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in OH
$18,071 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗830
Medicare services
Top 29% in OH for family medicine
525
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~44 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 (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. |
535 | $42 | $126 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
100 | $51 | $203 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
53 | $29 | $44 |
| 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. |
45 | $9 | $52 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
44 | $66 | $67 |
| 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. |
23 | $2 | $17 |
| 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. |
19 | $62 | $175 |
| 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. |
11 | $40 | $118 |
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 ↗$18,071
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,582/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.
78
Companies
1,226
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
$18,071 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,796
2023
$2,816
2022
$2,223
2021
$2,490
2020
$2,249
2019
$2,736
2018
$2,762
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$358
ABBVIE INC.
$268
Novo Nordisk Inc
$253
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$213
PFIZER INC.
$198
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$194
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$160
Lilly USA, LLC
$150
Corium, LLC
$144
Dexcom, Inc.
$96
Exact Sciences Corporation
$86
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$83
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$60
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$37
Amgen Inc.
$37
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$35
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 31.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,796
PFIZER INC.
$1,541
ABBVIE INC.
$1,468
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,403
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,266
Lilly USA, LLC
$842
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$711
Amgen Inc.
$665
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$625
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$556
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$519
AbbVie Inc.
$474
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$462
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$457
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$446
Allergan Inc.
$437
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$412
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$222
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$217
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$214
Exact Sciences Corporation
$201
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$194
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$183
Allergan, Inc.
$166
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$144
Corium, LLC
$144
Dexcom, Inc.
$116
Shire North American Group Inc
$99
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$95
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$83
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$83
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$83
AbbVie, Inc.
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$71
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$63
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$62
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
Abbott Laboratories
$61
Genentech USA, Inc.
$54
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$51
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$45
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$33
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$33
Radius Health, Inc.
$31
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$29
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$28
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$25
Bioventus LLC
$25
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
DEXCOM, INC.
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$17
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$14
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$13
Novum Pharma, LLC
$12
Phadia US Inc.
$12
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 26.6% of all-time 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 (100%) 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
521
Per 100K population
165.6
County median income
$70,693
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Potoczak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of OH peers, with 19 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. Potoczak experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Potoczak performed 535 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Potoczak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Potoczak received a total of $18,071 from 78 companies across 1,226 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. Potoczak's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in N Ridgeville?
Dr. Potoczak's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Potoczak) 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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