Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tai-Chi Kwok, MD
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Wooster, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kwok 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. Kwok
Dr. Tai-Chi Kwok is a geriatric medicine physician in Wooster, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kwok performed 8,380 Medicare services across 3,671 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kwok received a total of $25,161 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1981 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician. 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. Kwok 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 7% volume in OH
$25,161 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,380
Medicare services
Top 7% in OH for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
3,671
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~441 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. |
1,367 | $82 | $217 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,216 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
930 | $9 | $30 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
820 | $0 | $1 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
624 | $13 | $50 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
456 | $0 | $1 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
330 | $124 | $191 |
| Annual depression screening | 312 | $18 | $27 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
218 | $29 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
204 | $9 | $50 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 200 | $20 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
194 | $4 | $9 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 163 | $39 | $80 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes This service involves care coordination and management activities performed by a healthcare professional to prepare a patient for discharge from a nursing facility. It requires more than 30 minutes of time spent on these activities. |
139 | $102 | $151 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
129 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
123 | $141 | $241 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
105 | $38 | $86 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
94 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
83 | $2 | $3 |
| 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. |
72 | $60 | $133 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
68 | $1 | $1 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
58 | $62 | $105 |
| 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. |
57 | $211 | $405 |
| Orphenadrine injection, up to 60 mg An injection of orphenadrine citrate administered in a dose of up to 60 milligrams. |
53 | $3 | $10 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
42 | $13 | $33 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
40 | $14 | $23 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $145 | $326 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
31 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
27 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
25 | $79 | $132 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
23 | $100 | $188 |
| 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. |
22 | $5 | $10 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
20 | $35 | $96 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
19 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
18 | $148 | $301 |
| 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. |
18 | $160 | $246 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
17 | $31 | $90 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
14 | $5 | $8 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
14 | $89 | $154 |
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 ↗$25,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,594/year across 7 years
Top 5% in OH for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
65
Companies
1,981
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
$25,133 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,335
2023
$3,904
2022
$3,447
2021
$3,232
2020
$3,465
2019
$4,109
2018
$3,669
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$434
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$396
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$253
Lilly USA, LLC
$252
PFIZER INC.
$225
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$216
ABBVIE INC.
$178
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$162
Eisai Inc.
$155
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$142
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$138
GENZYME CORPORATION
$107
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$87
Lundbeck LLC
$72
Amgen Inc.
$67
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Exact Sciences Corporation
$51
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$37
ABIOMED
$33
Dexcom, Inc.
$32
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$28
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Corcept Therapeutics
$14
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,751
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,824
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,823
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,639
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,573
PFIZER INC.
$1,340
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,120
ABBVIE INC.
$930
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$795
Corcept Therapeutics
$780
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$766
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$681
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$672
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$643
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$579
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$539
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$532
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$490
Allergan Inc.
$470
Amgen Inc.
$425
AbbVie Inc.
$414
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$396
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$352
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$257
Lundbeck LLC
$256
Eisai Inc.
$246
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$199
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$185
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$178
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$162
Radius Health, Inc.
$161
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$159
Allergan, Inc.
$154
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$148
GENZYME CORPORATION
$139
Exact Sciences Corporation
$108
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$100
Biogen, Inc.
$98
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$88
Dexcom, Inc.
$80
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$79
Genentech USA, Inc.
$70
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$65
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$60
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Ardelyx, Inc.
$52
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$50
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$40
ABIOMED
$33
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$32
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$31
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$29
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$27
DEXCOM, INC.
$21
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 25.4% 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 5% for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician in OH.
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$71,769
Nearest hospital
WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Kwok is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Kwok experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kwok performed 1,367 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. Kwok receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kwok received a total of $25,161 from 65 companies across 1,981 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. Kwok's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Wooster?
Dr. Kwok's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Kwok) 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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