Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John McDonald, D.O.
Family Medicine · Feasterville Trevose, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. McDonald 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 Dr. McDonald
Dr. John McDonald is a family medicine specialist in Feasterville Trevose, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McDonald performed 3,728 Medicare services across 1,401 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McDonald received a total of $8,322 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 525 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. McDonald 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 in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in PA
$8,322 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,728
Medicare services
Top 3% in PA for family medicine
1,401
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
647 | $32 | $60 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
433 | $40 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
414 | $39 | $75 |
| 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. |
409 | $62 | $150 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
408 | $38 | $90 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
276 | $51 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
182 | $134 | $200 |
| Annual depression screening | 107 | $19 | $30 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
106 | $8 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
101 | $32 | $40 |
| 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. |
98 | $72 | $110 |
| 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. |
91 | $9 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
91 | $40 | $90 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
67 | $1 | $23 |
| 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. |
62 | $95 | $210 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
54 | $16 | $25 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
41 | $169 | $240 |
| 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. |
34 | $282 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
34 | $32 | $40 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
27 | $41 | $65 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
19 | $3 | $10 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
16 | $25 | $55 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
11 | $33 | $100 |
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 ↗$8,322
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,189/year across 7 years
Top 7% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
525
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
$8,322 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,386
2023
$1,426
2022
$815
2021
$1,437
2020
$917
2019
$1,106
2018
$1,236
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$257
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$214
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Exact Sciences Corporation
$118
Novo Nordisk Inc
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$81
Lilly USA, LLC
$65
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$45
Amgen Inc.
$40
Corcept Therapeutics
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,305
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$918
Novo Nordisk Inc
$833
Lilly USA, LLC
$677
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$554
ABBVIE INC.
$506
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$487
AbbVie Inc.
$248
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$234
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$229
Amgen Inc.
$221
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$214
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$190
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$190
Abbott Laboratories
$175
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$132
Exact Sciences Corporation
$118
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$99
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$63
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$61
Lundbeck LLC
$50
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$50
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Eisai Inc.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Corcept Therapeutics
$33
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$24
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$20
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$19
Seqirus USA Inc
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$15
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Kaleo, Inc.
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.7% 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 (100%) 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 family medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,310
Per 100K population
357.6
County median income
$111,951
Nearest hospital
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
3.8 mi
3.8 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. McDonald is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of PA peers, 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. McDonald experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McDonald performed 647 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. McDonald receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McDonald received a total of $8,322 from 49 companies across 525 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. McDonald's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Feasterville Trevose?
Dr. McDonald's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. McDonald) 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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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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