Medicare Enrolled

Jennifer Sterbutzel, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care · Connellsville, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
2614A MEMORIAL BLVD, Connellsville, PA 15425
7246033560
Registered in NPPES since 2021
NPI: 1770176679 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 Sterbutzel 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 Sterbutzel

Jennifer Sterbutzel is a nurse practitioner - primary care in Connellsville, PA, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Sterbutzel performed 1,797 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Sterbutzel received a total of $2,049 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 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 Sterbutzel 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.

✓ 5 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 4% volume in PA $2,049 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,797
Medicare services
Top 4% in PA for nurse practitioner - primary care
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$47
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
Behavioral health care management, 20+ minutes
This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage behavioral health conditions. It requires at least 20 minutes of dedicated clinical staff time.
584 $25 $450
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.
509 $52 $750
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.
325 $73 $850
Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes
A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes.
102 $20 $350
Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour
A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process.
88 $77 $1,150
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
63 $50 $900
Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing
This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing.
63 $54 $750
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
63 $74 $1,150
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 ↗
$2,049
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $512/year across 4 years
Top 12% in PA for nurse practitioner - primary care
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
144
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
$671
2023
$527
2022
$407
2021
$444

Payments by company (2024)

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$223
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$197
Medtronic, Inc.
$104
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$59
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$51
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$37
Top 3 companies account for 78.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$780
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$481
Medtronic, Inc.
$189
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$104
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$88
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$74
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$71
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$53
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$25
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$24
Almatica Pharma LLC
$24
Top 3 companies account for 70.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · Belbuca · GRALISE · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE · MOVANTIK · Movantik · PENNSAID · Qutenza · RELISTOR · ROXYBOND · SEGLENTIS · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · XTAMPZA · ZTLido
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

Nurse practitioner - primary cares in nearby ZIP areas
9
County median income
$56,093
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE
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

Sterbutzel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in PA).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterbutzel experienced with behavioral health care management, 20+ minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Sterbutzel performed 584 behavioral health care management, 20+ minutes services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Sterbutzel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Sterbutzel received a total of $2,049 from 14 companies across 144 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 Sterbutzel's costs compare to other nurse practitioner - primary cares in Connellsville?
Sterbutzel'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 Sterbutzel) 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 →