Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Samuel Grodofsky, MD

Pain Medicine · Bala Cynwyd, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1 BALA AVE STE 418, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
2153662803
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1932426566 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. Grodofsky 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. Grodofsky

Dr. Samuel Grodofsky is a pain medicine specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grodofsky performed 416 Medicare services across 182 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grodofsky received a total of $13,989 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 363 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain 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. Grodofsky 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 416 Medicare services $13,989 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
416
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in PA for pain medicine
182
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~26 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.
 253 $92 $200
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.
 92 $69 $175
Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles
Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain.
 27 $48 $300
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 23 $126 $300
Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance
A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
 21 $203 $431
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 ↗
$13,989
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,998/year across 7 years
Top 10% in PA for pain medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
363
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
$10,989 (78.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,001 (21.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$671
2023
$1,026
2022
$2,238
2021
$1,487
2020
$1,592
2019
$2,845
2018
$4,130

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$424
PAINTEQ LLC
$189
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Nevro Corp.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$6,840
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$3,020
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,661
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$969
Nevro Corp.
$443
Medtronic, Inc.
$265
PAINTEQ LLC
$256
BIONESS INC
$139
Nuvectra Corporation
$124
MML US, Inc.
$121
SurGenTec
$63
Vertiflex, Inc.
$43
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$28
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 82.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Algovita · ETERNA · EXCLAIM · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LAMITRODE · Lamitrode SCS Leads · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · OCTRODE · Octrode SCS Leads · PAINTEQ · PENTA · PROCLAIM · PRODIGY · Penta SCS Leads · Precision Xceed Pro system · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Proclaim XR IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · QULIPTA · Quattrode Leads SCS Leads · RESTORE · ReActiv8 · SCS IPGs · SCS leads · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SYNCHROMED · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · StimRouter for pain · Superion ISS · Vanta · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · mild Device Kit
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 (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for pain medicine in PA.

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Geographic Context

Pain medicines within 10 mi
90
Per 100K population
10.5
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
BELMONT BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
1.7 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. Grodofsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of PA peers, with 16 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. Grodofsky experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grodofsky performed 253 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. Grodofsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grodofsky received a total of $13,989 from 14 companies across 363 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. Grodofsky's costs compare to other pain medicines in Bala Cynwyd?
Dr. Grodofsky's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Grodofsky) 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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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 →