Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marissa Famularo, D.O.

Surgery · Allentown, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 301, Allentown, PA 18103
6104029400
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1871887117 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Famularo

Dr. Marissa Famularo is a surgery specialist in Allentown, PA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Famularo performed 299 Medicare services across 290 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Famularo received a total of $8,292 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Famularo 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 35% volume in PA $8,292 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
299
Medicare services
Top 35% in PA for surgery
290
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~20 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
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
57 $23 $85
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
32 $11 $30
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
28 $10 $25
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.
23 $84 $191
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
22 $8 $44
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
21 $30 $78
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
19 $38 $80
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.
18 $58 $136
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
15 $53 $180
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
14 $12 $57
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis.
14 $27 $121
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg.
12 $15 $51
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.
12 $101 $234
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $134 $336
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 ↗
$8,292
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,185/year across 7 years
Top 16% in PA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
70
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
$8,292 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$333
2023
$2,692
2022
$57
2021
$72
2020
$1,106
2019
$1,138
2018
$2,895

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$194
Endologix LLC
$62
ABIOMED
$45
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$32
Top 3 companies account for 90.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cook Medical LLC
$3,167
Endologix LLC
$2,087
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$897
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$528
Endologix, LLC
$487
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$260
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$245
Cook Incorporated
$209
Endologix, Inc.
$167
Terumo Medical Corporation
$54
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$49
ABIOMED
$45
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$32
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$32
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 74.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · AZUR · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · COOK · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · ClosureFast · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical AFEN · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Developmental Tech · Cook Medical Introducers · Cook Medical Thoracic · Cook Medical Wire Guides · Cook Medical Zenith · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · Endurant · FLIXENE · FUSION BIOLINE · GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GrafixPL · Impella · InterGard · Ovation · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · REGRANEX · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Torus Stent Graft System · VENASEAL · Valiant Captivia · Vascular Lithotripsy · iCAST
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

Surgerists within 10 mi
206
Per 100K population
54.9
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. Famularo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of PA peers, with 15 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. Famularo experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Famularo performed 57 ultrasound of arm or leg veins 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. Famularo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Famularo received a total of $8,292 from 16 companies across 70 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. Famularo's costs compare to other surgerists in Allentown?
Dr. Famularo's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Famularo) 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 →