Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Riney, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Hershey, 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. Riney 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. Riney
Dr. Joseph Riney is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Hershey, PA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Riney performed 1,573 Medicare services across 1,161 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Riney received a total of $7,781 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 264 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Riney 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in PA
$7,781 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,573
Medicare services
Top 9% in PA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,161
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
388 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
346 | $58 | $139 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
189 | $7 | $54 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
139 | $165 | $579 |
| 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. |
124 | $84 | $205 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
63 | $17 | $35 |
| 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. |
54 | $57 | $137 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $95 | $263 |
| 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. |
35 | $76 | $206 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
29 | $81 | $475 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
28 | $281 | $1,250 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
27 | $535 | $2,448 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
24 | $11 | $48 |
| 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. |
24 | $111 | $316 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
16 | $193 | $837 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $23 | $65 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
14 | $50 | $237 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
13 | $99 | $405 |
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.
3.6% high complexity
19.4% medium
77.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,781
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,112/year across 7 years
Top 4% in PA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
264
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
$7,478 (96.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$303 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,748
2023
$1,300
2022
$1,353
2021
$681
2020
$183
2019
$1,431
2018
$85
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$1,264
PFIZER INC.
$208
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$179
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$134
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$109
Endo USA, Inc.
$98
ABIOMED
$79
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
ABBVIE INC.
$65
180 Medical, Inc.
$55
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$47
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$46
Tolmar, Inc.
$41
Teleflex LLC
$39
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$33
Calyxo, Inc.
$29
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$20
COLOPLAST CORP
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$15
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$1,486
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,012
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$965
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$524
PFIZER INC.
$435
Boston Scientific Corporation
$377
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$270
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$192
180 Medical, Inc.
$180
Teleflex LLC
$165
AbbVie Inc.
$159
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$126
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$123
ABBVIE INC.
$122
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$119
Tolmar, Inc.
$116
Olympus America Inc.
$115
Endo USA, Inc.
$98
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$86
ABIOMED
$79
Ethicon US, LLC
$75
Medtronic, Inc.
$75
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$70
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$56
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$47
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$46
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$43
COLOPLAST CORP
$37
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
Calyxo, Inc.
$29
AbbVie, Inc.
$26
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
NeoTract Inc.
$20
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$15
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANCE · AMS · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Advantage System · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · Glydo · HOPKINS · INTERSTIM · Impella · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LIGASURE · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · Lupron Depot · MONOCRYL · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Digital Flexible Ureteroscopes · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PREMARIN · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · REZUM · SEGLENTIS · STRATAFIX · SpeediCath · Tria Firm · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · YONSA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for student in an organized health care education/training program in PA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
1,492
Per 100K population
519.0
County median income
$74,159
Nearest hospital
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Riney is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of PA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Riney experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Riney performed 388 automated urinalysis 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. Riney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Riney received a total of $7,781 from 44 companies across 264 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. Riney's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Hershey?
Dr. Riney's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Riney) 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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