Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Sprankle, D.O

Cardiovascular Disease · Du Bois, PA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac — Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
145 HOSPITAL AVE, Du Bois, PA 15801
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In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1801043146 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. Sprankle

Dr. Steven Sprankle is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Du Bois, PA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sprankle performed 3,919 Medicare services across 3,578 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sprankle received a total of $2,779 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 195 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Sprankle 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 15% volume in PA $2,779 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,919
Medicare services
Top 15% in PA for cardiovascular disease
3,578
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~231 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
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
1,369 $6 $41
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.
604 $9 $45
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.
551 $57 $125
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.
397 $90 $175
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
160 $128 $350
Nuclear stress test of heart muscle
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera.
156 $54 $175
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.
149 $113 $260
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision.
141 $15 $40
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results.
141 $10 $35
2-day continuous ECG with professional review
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional.
49 $13 $60
MRI of heart blood flow
An MRI scan that visualizes the flow of blood within the heart.
37 $9 $33
MRI of heart with and without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the heart performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail.
31 $94 $340
Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days
Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days.
24 $18 $40
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
24 $54 $200
Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days
This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days.
20 $9 $20
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.
15 $63 $175
External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm.
14 $20 $45
Right heart catheterization
A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels.
13 $91 $450
Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days.
12 $9 $20
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
12 $15 $30
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.
4.4% high complexity
13.5% medium
82.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,779
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $397/year across 7 years
Top 44% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
195
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
$2,779 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$116
2023
$106
2022
$345
2021
$364
2020
$252
2019
$1,046
2018
$549

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$82
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$526
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$352
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$348
Abbott Laboratories
$287
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$281
PFIZER INC.
$242
Amgen Inc.
$198
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$151
ABIOMED
$138
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$21
GE HEALTHCARE
$16
Terumo Medical Corporation
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AGILIS HISPRO · ALLURE QUADRA · ASSURITY · AZUR · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · FLEXITOUCH · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Impella · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · PRADAXA · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RS Ultrasound undiv · Repatha · UPTRAVI · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO
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.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$60,181
Nearest hospital
PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS
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. Sprankle is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Sprankle experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sprankle performed 1,369 ekg interpretation and report 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. Sprankle receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sprankle received a total of $2,779 from 17 companies across 195 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. Sprankle's costs compare to other cardiologists in Du Bois?
Dr. Sprankle's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Sprankle) 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 →
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 →