Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Swartz, MD
Family Medicine · Perrysburg, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Swartz 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. Swartz
Dr. Benjamin Swartz is a family medicine specialist in Perrysburg, OH, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Swartz performed 3,003 Medicare services across 1,898 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Swartz received a total of $1,863 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 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. Swartz 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in OH
$1,863 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,003
Medicare services
Top 3% in OH for family medicine
1,898
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~334 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 (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. |
688 | $83 | $208 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
566 | $46 | $124 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
331 | $36 | $73 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
311 | $25 | $51 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
287 | $124 | $224 |
| 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. |
199 | $55 | $141 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
130 | $76 | $167 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
109 | $25 | $51 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
88 | $10 | $24 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
47 | $76 | $122 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
47 | $29 | $35 |
| 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. |
28 | $71 | $320 |
| 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. |
27 | $2 | $6 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
23 | $154 | $332 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
22 | $161 | $323 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
20 | $158 | $317 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
20 | $7 | $33 |
| 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. |
18 | $38 | $153 |
| 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. |
18 | $194 | $447 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
13 | $10 | $32 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
11 | $8 | $33 |
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 ↗$1,863
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $931/year across 2 years
Top 27% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
100
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
$1,863 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,437
2023
$426
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$262
Novo Nordisk Inc
$210
PFIZER INC.
$138
Exact Sciences Corporation
$109
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$83
Amgen Inc.
$80
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$79
Lilly USA, LLC
$76
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$69
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2023-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$262
Novo Nordisk Inc
$229
PFIZER INC.
$174
Exact Sciences Corporation
$150
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$131
Amgen Inc.
$116
Lilly USA, LLC
$113
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$69
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$66
ERBE USA Inc
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$27
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Phadia US Inc.
$18
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AREXVY · Auvelity · BREZTRI · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · EVENITY · Erbe APC3 · FARXIGA · ImmunoCAP · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · LIVALO · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Rybelsus · Sunosi · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · Veozah · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · Xelstrym
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
328
Per 100K population
248.9
County median income
$73,124
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO MEDICAL CENTER
6.4 mi
6.4 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. Swartz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Swartz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Swartz performed 688 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Swartz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Swartz received a total of $1,863 from 24 companies across 100 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. Swartz's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Perrysburg?
Dr. Swartz's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Swartz) 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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