Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Laura Pritz, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant · Allentown, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA 18103
6104026790
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1770032252 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. Pritz 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. Pritz

Dr. Laura Pritz is a medical physician assistant in Allentown, PA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pritz performed 254 Medicare services across 198 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pritz received a total of $4,326 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Pritz 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 40% volume in PA $4,326 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
254
Medicare services
Top 40% in PA for medical physician assistant
198
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~28 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
93 $141 $526
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.
85 $52 $171
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.
40 $82 $276
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
36 $75 $210
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 ↗
$4,326
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,081/year across 4 years
Top 9% in PA for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
43
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
$4,326 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$946
2023
$936
2022
$1,431
2021
$1,013

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$245
ARGENX US, INC.
$125
SK Life Science, Inc.
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
Neurelis, Inc.
$107
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$101
Lundbeck LLC
$95
Celgene Corporation
$24
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$568
Lundbeck LLC
$532
SK Life Science, Inc.
$418
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$281
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$264
ARGENX US, INC.
$250
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$249
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$239
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$227
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$226
EMD Serono, Inc.
$146
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$125
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$125
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$111
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$107
AbbVie Inc.
$107
Neurelis, Inc.
$107
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$105
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$100
Celgene Corporation
$24
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · ANDEXXA · CLEVIPREX · ELIQUIS · EPIDIOLEX · INGREZZA · Mavenclad · NOURIANZ · NURTEC ODT · QULIPTA · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · Ultomiris · VALTOCO · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · XARELTO · XCOPRI · ZEPOSIA
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 9% for medical physician assistant in PA.

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Geographic Context

Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
459
Per 100K population
122.3
County median income
$77,493
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
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. Pritz is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of PA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Pritz experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pritz performed 93 critical care, first 30-74 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. Pritz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pritz received a total of $4,326 from 21 companies across 43 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. Pritz's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Allentown?
Dr. Pritz's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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. Pritz) 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 →