Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bethany Alabek, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Bethel Park, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2000 OXFORD DR STE 211, Bethel Park, PA 15102
4122830260
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1801149158 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. Alabek 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. Alabek

Dr. Bethany Alabek is a physician assistant in Bethel Park, PA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alabek performed 158 Medicare services across 104 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alabek received a total of $11,282 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 644 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Alabek 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ 158 Medicare services $11,282 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
158
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in PA for physician assistant
104
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~12 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
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment
This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment.
 51 $22 $3,820
Spinal fusion of additional segment
A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column.
 39 $41 $1,990
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
 21 $85 $3,820
Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion
Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device.
 18 $29 $2,000
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
 16 $79 $3,250
Fusion of spine in lower back 13 $165 $2,340
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.
32.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
67.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,282
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $3,761/year across 3 years
Top 1% in PA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
644
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
$11,282 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,963
2023
$3,407
2021
$2,913

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,830
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,351
Stryker Corporation
$1,198
Abbott Laboratories
$503
Ethicon US, LLC
$81
Top 3 companies account for 88.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$3,997
Stryker Corporation
$3,247
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,214
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,351
Ethicon US, LLC
$248
SI-BONE, INC.
$157
Nevro Corp.
$34
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$21
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 83.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CASPIAN SPINAL SYSTEM · CoverEdge 32 · DENALI SPINAL SYSTEM · ETHICON · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · Echelon; Endopath · GMRS · MESA SPINAL SYSTEM · MOJAVE EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · NILE ALTERNATIVE FIXATION SYSTEM · OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · PENTA · PROCLAIM · PYRENEES CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · Panta 2 · Penta SCS Leads · Proclaim IPG · Qutenza · SAHARA STABILIZATION SYSTEM · SPINEJACK · SPINEPLEX · STRATAFIX · Senza · VESUVIUS · VIKOS ALLOGRAFT SYSTEM · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM
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 1% for physician assistant in PA.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,330
Per 100K population
107.2
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL
4.3 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. Alabek is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of PA peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Alabek experienced with partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alabek performed 51 partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment 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. Alabek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alabek received a total of $11,282 from 9 companies across 644 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. Alabek's costs compare to other physician assistants in Bethel Park?
Dr. Alabek's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Alabek) 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 →