Dr. Lowell Meyerson, DO
What this data tells you about Dr. Meyerson
Dr. Lowell Meyerson is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Elkins Park, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meyerson performed 1,296 Medicare services across 960 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meyerson received a total of $21 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. 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. Meyerson 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
400 | $216 | $649 |
| Stool test for blood A laboratory test that checks a stool sample for hidden blood using a chemical reaction. This test helps detect bleeding in the digestive tract. |
244 | $4 | $43 |
| Initial repair of anal tear with anal muscle dilation A surgical procedure to repair a tear in the anal tissue. The procedure also includes dilation of the anal muscle to help with healing. |
88 | $218 | $649 |
| Hemorrhoid banding via sigmoidoscopy A procedure to treat hemorrhoids by placing a small rubber band around the base of the tissue using a flexible tube inserted into the rectum. |
79 | $561 | $1,700 |
| Simple destruction of anal growth A procedure to remove or destroy a growth in the anal area using methods such as burning, freezing, or cutting. |
65 | $119 | $601 |
| Anoscopy A procedure in which a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the anus to examine the rectum and lower colon. |
62 | $559 | $950 |
| Subsequent repair of anal tear with muscle dilation A surgical procedure to repair a tear in the anal area that requires a follow-up visit, involving the dilation of the anal muscle. |
58 | $216 | $712 |
| 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. |
56 | $82 | $300 |
| Removal of chronic anal tear Surgical removal of a chronic tear in the anal tissue. |
44 | $400 | $846 |
| Polyp removal from lower large bowel Removal of a polyp or growth from the lower part of the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. |
37 | $1,956 | $3,500 |
| Hemorrhoid destruction using heat A procedure that uses heat to destroy internal hemorrhoids. This treatment targets the hemorrhoidal tissue directly to reduce or eliminate the condition. |
36 | $181 | $684 |
| Endoscopic control of lower bowel bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the lower large intestine. |
35 | $421 | $751 |
| Chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth A chemical agent is applied to a wound to inhibit the regrowth of tissue. This procedure focuses on the application of the substance to manage the wound bed. |
33 | $37 | $383 |
| Endoscopic control of anal bleeding A procedure using an endoscope to stop bleeding in the anal area. |
28 | $90 | $541 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
18 | $84 | $1,695 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
13 | $187 | $1,883 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2018 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2018)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
2.2 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 2018 |
| 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. Meyerson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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.
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