Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Katsaros, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Norton, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3300 GREENWICH RD, Norton, OH 44203
3308257371
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1144203910 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Katsaros

Dr. Peter Katsaros is an internal medicine specialist in Norton, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Katsaros performed 1,171 Medicare services across 673 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Katsaros received a total of $588 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 36 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Katsaros 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 21% volume in OH $588 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,171
Medicare services
Top 21% in OH for internal medicine
673
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~59 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
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.
185 $111 $222
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.
169 $72 $177
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
154 $8 $10
Home visit, established patient, high complexity
A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes.
133 $137 $296
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
86 $123 $268
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.
78 $38 $128
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity
A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service.
65 $87 $213
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
54 $3 $14
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.
51 $74 $149
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
50 $29 $68
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
47 $76 $80
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
46 $207 $427
Home health plan of care re-certification
A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present.
21 $31 $82
Initial nursing facility care, high complexity
An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes.
20 $126 $279
Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity
A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes.
12 $92 $305
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 ↗
$588
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $84/year across 7 years
Top 44% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
36
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
$588 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$110
2023
$50
2022
$137
2021
$163
2020
$73
2019
$22
2018
$33

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$141
AbbVie Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$85
Abbott Laboratories
$40
Novo Nordisk Inc
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Dexcom, Inc.
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CHANTIX · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GARDASIL · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LYRICA · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREMARIN · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Rybelsus · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Veozah
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.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
554
Per 100K population
103.0
County median income
$71,016
Nearest hospital
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.5 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. Katsaros is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% 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. Katsaros experienced with nursing facility visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Katsaros performed 185 nursing facility visit, high 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. Katsaros receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Katsaros received a total of $588 from 14 companies across 36 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. Katsaros's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Norton?
Dr. Katsaros's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Katsaros) 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 →