Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Wesley Vander Ark, MD

Otolaryngology · Camp Hill, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
425 N 21ST ST, Camp Hill, PA 17011
7177614844
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1770564346 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. Vander Ark

Dr. Wesley Vander Ark is an otolaryngology specialist in Camp Hill, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vander Ark performed 2,007 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vander Ark received a total of $4,161 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vander Ark 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 19% volume in PA $4,161 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,007
Medicare services
Top 19% in PA for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
585 $10 $21
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.
506 $90 $191
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
210 $8 $30
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
177 $33 $90
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.
113 $121 $194
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
100 $142 $329
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.
77 $56 $135
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
76 $95 $381
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.
58 $70 $142
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
51 $39 $90
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
14 $155 $700
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
14 $24 $102
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
13 $151 $489
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
13 $10 $44
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $594/year across 7 years
Top 19% in PA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
153
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$481
2023
$389
2022
$815
2021
$1,305
2020
$330
2019
$554
2018
$287

Payments by company (2024)

GENZYME CORPORATION
$79
Optinose US, Inc.
$73
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$55
Acclarent, Inc
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$22
Cochlear Americas
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,221
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$409
ALK-Abello, Inc
$382
OptiNose US, Inc.
$312
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$303
Optinose US, Inc.
$275
GENZYME CORPORATION
$248
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$187
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$124
kaleo, Inc.
$86
Stryker Corporation
$83
Aerin Medical Inc.
$66
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$60
Acclarent, Inc
$45
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$27
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$24
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$21
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$20
Trevena, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Cochlear Americas
$14
Baudax Bio Inc.
$14
Olympus America Inc.
$13
Organogenesis Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ANJESO · AUVI-Q · CIPRODEX · COCHLEAR NUCLEUS CI632 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FASENRA · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · LIBTAYO · NUCALA · Odactra · Olinvyk · Otiprio · Otovel · PROPEL · Puraply · Ryaltris · SCOPIS ENT · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · ThunderBeat · TruDi NAV Cable · VOQUEZNA · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · Xhance · n.a.
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$85,634
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Vander Ark is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in PA), 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. Vander Ark experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vander Ark performed 585 allergy immunotherapy preparation services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Vander Ark receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vander Ark received a total of $4,161 from 28 companies across 153 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Vander Ark's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Camp Hill?
Dr. Vander Ark's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Vander Ark) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →