Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alon Yarkoni, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Hershey, PA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
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. Yarkoni
Dr. Alon Yarkoni is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Hershey, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yarkoni performed 1,940 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yarkoni received a total of $93,457 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1495 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 Dr. Yarkoni 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 48% volume in PA
$93,457 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,940
Medicare services
Top 48% in PA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
461 | $6 | $29 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
299 | $80 | $369 |
| 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. |
201 | $9 | $58 |
| 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. |
122 | $55 | $161 |
| 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. |
115 | $89 | $237 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
114 | $19 | $64 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
82 | $59 | $165 |
| 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. |
69 | $16 | $76 |
| 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. |
69 | $10 | $37 |
| 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. |
64 | $55 | $243 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
62 | $9 | $36 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 44 | $199 | $1,045 |
| 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. |
38 | $123 | $365 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
36 | $5 | $29 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
33 | $566 | $4,271 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
23 | $13 | $92 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
21 | $149 | $872 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
19 | $4 | $37 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $251 | $1,336 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
17 | $349 | $2,344 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
17 | $405 | $1,837 |
| 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. |
16 | $76 | $239 |
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.
20.3% high complexity
17.3% medium
62.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$93,457
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,351/year across 7 years
Top 6% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
1,495
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
$19,874
2023
$16,433
2022
$14,243
2021
$7,114
2020
$5,373
2019
$19,573
2018
$10,848
Payments by company (2024)
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$7,789
Inari Medical, Inc.
$6,223
Abbott Laboratories
$882
BIOTRONIK INC.
$743
Medtronic, Inc.
$586
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$549
Boston Scientific Corporation
$474
ABIOMED
$378
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$346
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$241
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$240
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$162
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$157
Amgen Inc.
$153
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$152
PFIZER INC.
$147
Recor Medical Inc
$107
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$95
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$61
Philips North America LLC
$42
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
KLS-Martin L.P.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
MEDICOMP INC
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$18
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 74.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$46,516
Inari Medical, Inc.
$7,580
Abbott Laboratories
$3,966
Penumbra, Inc.
$3,633
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,619
ABIOMED
$3,185
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,169
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,181
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,752
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,722
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,712
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,542
PFIZER INC.
$1,491
Amgen Inc.
$1,469
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,434
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,138
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,025
BIOTRONIK INC.
$849
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$625
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$618
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$583
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$514
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$375
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$361
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$287
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$181
MEDICOMP INC
$164
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
HeartFlow, Inc.
$115
Novo Nordisk Inc
$112
Recor Medical Inc
$107
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$102
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$90
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$82
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$80
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$68
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$64
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$63
CHIESI USA, INC.
$63
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$54
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$51
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$46
Philips North America LLC
$42
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$37
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$37
Relypsa, Inc.
$33
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$31
Teleflex LLC
$30
Haemonetics Corporation
$24
KLS-Martin L.P.
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$12
CSL Behring
$12
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
135
County median income
$74,159
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
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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
Dr. Yarkoni is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Yarkoni experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yarkoni performed 461 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Yarkoni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yarkoni received a total of $93,457 from 61 companies across 1,495 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 Dr. Yarkoni's costs compare to other cardiologists in Hershey?
Dr. Yarkoni's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Yarkoni) 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 →
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