Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Les Szekely, MD
Critical Care Medicine · Doylestown, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Szekely
Dr. Les Szekely is a critical care medicine specialist in Doylestown, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Szekely performed 4,615 Medicare services across 3,940 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Szekely received a total of $17,129 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 795 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Szekely 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in PA
$17,129 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,615
Medicare services
Top 2% in PA for critical care medicine
3,940
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~243 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, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
634 | $138 | $290 |
| 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. |
530 | $95 | $205 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
510 | $31 | $80 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
366 | $96 | $200 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
316 | $16 | $75 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
292 | $46 | $95 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
291 | $36 | $80 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
257 | $27 | $80 |
| Hemoglobin measurement A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
255 | $5 | $18 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
238 | $171 | $435 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
185 | $32 | $80 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor, 3 channels An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records at least three physiological channels. |
135 | $34 | $225 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 86 | $169 | $420 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
73 | $134 | $345 |
| 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. |
69 | $123 | $360 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
57 | $28 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
46 | $32 | $48 |
| 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. |
45 | $72 | $86 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
45 | $14 | $45 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
39 | $96 | $200 |
| 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. |
32 | $15 | $30 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
30 | $37 | $225 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
29 | $31 | $48 |
| 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. |
28 | $270 | $400 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
27 | $101 | $200 |
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 ↗$17,129
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,447/year across 7 years
Top 7% in PA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
795
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
$14,299 (83.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,676 (15.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$154 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,668
2023
$2,291
2022
$2,586
2021
$4,580
2020
$1,027
2019
$2,162
2018
$1,815
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$338
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$300
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$270
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$261
Electromed, Inc.
$195
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$174
GENZYME CORPORATION
$174
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$118
Insmed, Inc.
$100
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$88
Genentech USA, Inc.
$80
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$73
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Amgen Inc.
$58
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$58
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$57
PFIZER INC.
$50
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Grifols USA, LLC
$23
Resmed Corp
$20
Optinose US, Inc.
$19
Philips North America LLC
$19
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$18
United Therapeutics Corporation
$15
Pulmonx Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$4,515
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,879
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,034
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$956
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$742
Insmed, Inc.
$693
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$647
GENZYME CORPORATION
$576
Genentech USA, Inc.
$534
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$517
Electromed, Inc.
$408
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$361
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$321
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$295
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$286
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$266
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$214
Grifols USA, LLC
$200
PFIZER INC.
$190
United Therapeutics Corporation
$171
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$171
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$151
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$143
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$135
Shire North American Group Inc
$132
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$125
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$124
Amgen Inc.
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$80
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$75
Vapotherm Inc
$70
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$68
CSL Behring
$65
Resmed Corp
$64
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Inogen, Inc.
$50
Pulmonx Corporation
$50
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$43
Covis Pharma GmBH
$42
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$38
Eisai Inc.
$35
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
Mallinckrodt LLC
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Optinose US, Inc.
$19
Philips North America LLC
$19
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$18
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.4% 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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for critical care medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
106
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$111,951
Nearest hospital
DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL
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. Szekely is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of PA peers, with 19 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. Szekely experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Szekely performed 634 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Szekely receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Szekely received a total of $17,129 from 54 companies across 795 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. Szekely's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Doylestown?
Dr. Szekely's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Szekely) 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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