Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Aldrich, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology · Pickerington, OH
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
1030 REFUGEE RD STE 280, Pickerington, OH 43147
6147884390
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1356735278 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. Aldrich 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. Aldrich

Dr. Alexander Aldrich is an interventional cardiology specialist in Pickerington, OH, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aldrich performed 45 Medicare services across 45 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aldrich received a total of $6,318 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Aldrich 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 45 Medicare services $6,318 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
45
Medicare services
Bottom 3% in OH for interventional cardiology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
45
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4 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
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
 19 $52 $148
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 15 $100 $245
Cardiac catheterization 11 $184 $654
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.
66.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
33.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,318
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,579/year across 4 years
Top 45% in OH for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
85
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
$6,318 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,586
2023
$821
2022
$2,882
2021
$28

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,307
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$326
Amgen Inc.
$265
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$150
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
Medtronic, Inc.
$141
PFIZER INC.
$85
Novo Nordisk Inc
$76
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$32
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,988
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$484
Amgen Inc.
$316
ABIOMED
$182
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$179
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$150
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$148
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
Medtronic, Inc.
$141
Novo Nordisk Inc
$111
PFIZER INC.
$103
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$79
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$72
Abbott Laboratories
$48
CathWorks, Inc.
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$32
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 75.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVVIGO Guidance System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Comet · CrossBoss · Diamondback Coronary · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRangio · General - Vascular Access · Impella · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LifeVest · NEXLETOL · OptiCross · Ozempic · Perclose ProStyle · Repatha · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · TherOx DS2 Console · VYNDAQEL · XARELTO
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

Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
9.9
County median income
$87,069
Nearest hospital
DILEY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
5.7 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. Aldrich is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Aldrich experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aldrich performed 19 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Aldrich receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aldrich received a total of $6,318 from 20 companies across 85 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. Aldrich's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Pickerington?
Dr. Aldrich's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Aldrich) 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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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 →