Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Philamer Abad, M.D.
Family Medicine · Westerville, 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. Abad 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. Abad
Dr. John Philamer Abad is a family medicine specialist in Westerville, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abad performed 1,058 Medicare services across 887 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abad received a total of $14,435 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1103 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. Abad 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
$14,435 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,058
Medicare services
Top 21% in OH for family medicine
887
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
139 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
130 | $78 | $170 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
116 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
113 | $8 | $16 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
103 | $122 | $175 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
85 | $13 | $36 |
| 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. |
76 | $55 | $120 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
56 | $16 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
51 | $10 | $23 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
37 | $6 | $31 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
37 | $9 | $22 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
35 | $5 | $28 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
29 | $29 | $32 |
| 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. |
27 | $72 | $105 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
12 | $14 | $67 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
12 | $19 | $44 |
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 ↗$14,435
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,062/year across 7 years
Top 3% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
1,103
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
$14,422 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,293
2023
$2,594
2022
$2,411
2021
$2,136
2020
$1,190
2019
$2,109
2018
$1,702
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$364
PFIZER INC.
$350
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$334
Novo Nordisk Inc
$203
Lilly USA, LLC
$188
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Exact Sciences Corporation
$84
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$73
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$31
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Amgen Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Inari Medical, Inc.
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,459
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,456
PFIZER INC.
$1,435
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,303
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,233
AbbVie Inc.
$987
ABBVIE INC.
$814
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$731
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$577
Abbott Laboratories
$339
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$302
Amgen Inc.
$295
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$249
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$239
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$236
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$186
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$179
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$170
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$163
Exact Sciences Corporation
$151
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$133
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$132
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$127
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$120
Allergan Inc.
$99
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$93
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$83
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$59
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$47
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$47
Shire North American Group Inc
$46
Allergan, Inc.
$40
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
QOL Medical, LLC
$39
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Lundbeck LLC
$33
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$28
Eisai Inc.
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$26
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$18
Inari Medical, Inc.
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
EISAI INC.
$14
Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$14
SK Life Science, Inc.
$14
Nevro Corp.
$13
Grifols USA, LLC
$13
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$12
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 3% for family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
974
Per 100K population
440.4
County median income
$130,088
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Abad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of OH peers, 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. Abad experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abad performed 139 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Abad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abad received a total of $14,435 from 66 companies across 1,103 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. Abad's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Westerville?
Dr. Abad's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Abad) 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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