Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Zlupko
Pulmonary Disease · Altoona, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zlupko
Dr. George Zlupko is a pulmonary disease specialist in Altoona, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zlupko performed 941 Medicare services across 611 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zlupko received a total of $38,672 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1128 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zlupko 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 30% volume in PA
$38,672 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗941
Medicare services
Top 30% in PA for pulmonary disease
611
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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. |
246 | $92 | $175 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
198 | $19 | $85 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
74 | $29 | $60 |
| Exhaled air and carbon dioxide test A test that measures exhaled air and carbon dioxide levels to evaluate lung function. |
53 | $33 | $75 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
53 | $36 | $70 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
38 | $35 | $70 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $112 | $185 |
| 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. |
34 | $48 | $100 |
| 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. |
31 | $23 | $75 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
29 | $9 | $93 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
29 | $2 | $15 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
25 | $42 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
24 | $23 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
21 | $72 | $100 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
21 | $32 | $180 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
19 | $28 | $125 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
11 | $13 | $25 |
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 ↗$38,672
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,525/year across 7 years
Top 9% in PA for pulmonary disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
1,128
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19,379 (50.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,293 (49.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,630
2023
$2,783
2022
$2,612
2021
$2,937
2020
$2,256
2019
$8,411
2018
$16,044
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$707
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$649
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$297
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$272
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$216
United Therapeutics Corporation
$169
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$168
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$160
GENZYME CORPORATION
$152
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$121
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$118
Amgen Inc.
$88
Electromed, Inc.
$77
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$62
Genentech USA, Inc.
$61
Philips North America LLC
$58
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Pulmonx Corporation
$31
Resmed Corp
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Insmed, Inc.
$17
Grifols USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$11,105
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$6,152
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,112
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$3,551
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,242
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,582
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$819
GENZYME CORPORATION
$721
Grifols USA, LLC
$647
United Therapeutics Corporation
$618
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$592
PFIZER INC.
$586
Electromed, Inc.
$532
Insmed, Inc.
$390
Genentech USA, Inc.
$387
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$280
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$260
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$234
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$214
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$209
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$196
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$193
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$168
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$143
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$141
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$139
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$135
Resmed Corp
$129
Amgen Inc.
$108
AbbVie Inc.
$102
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$81
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$74
Shire North American Group Inc
$68
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Baxter Healthcare
$62
Philips North America LLC
$58
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$57
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Pulmonx Corporation
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Allergan, Inc.
$40
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$39
Vapotherm Inc
$36
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$32
Optinose US, Inc.
$30
Allergan Inc.
$28
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
RedDress USA, Inc.
$22
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Eisai Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (50%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in pulmonary disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for pulmonary disease in PA.
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$60,594
Nearest hospital
UPMC ALTOONA
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. Zlupko is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in PA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of PA 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. Zlupko experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zlupko performed 246 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. Zlupko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zlupko received a total of $38,672 from 55 companies across 1,128 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. Zlupko's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Altoona?
Dr. Zlupko's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Zlupko) 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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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.
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