Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Sargent, MD
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Butler, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Sargent 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. Sargent
Dr. Stephen Sargent is a geriatric medicine physician in Butler, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sargent performed 1,101 Medicare services across 931 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sargent received a total of $6,423 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 483 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Sargent 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 23% volume in PA
$6,423 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,101
Medicare services
Top 23% in PA for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
931
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~55 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. |
326 | $84 | $165 |
| Annual depression screening | 186 | $17 | $24 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
181 | $122 | $221 |
| 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. |
110 | $41 | $122 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
91 | $29 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
83 | $72 | $109 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
25 | $9 | $54 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
22 | $283 | $394 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $29 | $43 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
17 | $210 | $356 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
15 | $14 | $25 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $151 | $271 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $158 | $245 |
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 ↗$6,423
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $918/year across 7 years
Top 16% in PA for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
483
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
$6,423 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,024
2023
$737
2022
$63
2021
$60
2020
$399
2019
$2,085
2018
$2,056
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$191
ABBVIE INC.
$187
Novo Nordisk Inc
$156
Amgen Inc.
$70
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
Eisai Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$34
Lilly USA, LLC
$28
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$838
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$801
PFIZER INC.
$545
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$487
Lilly USA, LLC
$396
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$383
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$376
Amgen Inc.
$344
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$217
ABBVIE INC.
$216
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$207
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$182
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$158
Relypsa, Inc.
$104
AbbVie Inc.
$101
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$81
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$65
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$59
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$47
Eisai Inc.
$46
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Grifols USA, LLC
$38
Allergan Inc.
$35
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
CSL Behring
$29
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Kaleo, Inc.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$22
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
MannKind Corporation
$15
Neurelis, Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$15
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$12
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$2
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$86,775
Nearest hospital
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA
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. Sargent is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Sargent experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sargent performed 326 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. Sargent receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sargent received a total of $6,423 from 52 companies across 483 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. Sargent's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Butler?
Dr. Sargent's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Sargent) 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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