Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward McDowell, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Indiana, PA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. McDowell 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. McDowell
Dr. Edward McDowell is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Indiana, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McDowell performed 2,247 Medicare services across 1,679 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McDowell received a total of $9,070 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 521 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. McDowell 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 in practice
▲ Top 35% volume in PA
$9,070 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,247
Medicare services
Top 35% in PA for cardiovascular disease
1,679
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
613 | $88 | $188 |
| 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. |
447 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
359 | $10 | $45 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
236 | $50 | $261 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
112 | $15 | $36 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
74 | $21 | $45 |
| 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. |
46 | $62 | $128 |
| 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. |
45 | $15 | $37 |
| 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. |
45 | $10 | $22 |
| 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. |
40 | $64 | $155 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
39 | $23 | $56 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
34 | $20 | $82 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
33 | $38 | $74 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
28 | $39 | $78 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
25 | $52 | $115 |
| 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. |
17 | $56 | $119 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
15 | $18 | $74 |
| 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. |
15 | $102 | $229 |
| 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. |
13 | $124 | $242 |
| 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. |
11 | $8 | $42 |
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.
21.6% high complexity
4.8% medium
73.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,070
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,296/year across 7 years
Top 23% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
521
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
$9,070 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,015
2023
$1,783
2022
$2,270
2021
$1,146
2020
$939
2019
$1,098
2018
$819
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$255
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$226
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$158
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$61
Boston Scientific Corporation
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
Amgen Inc.
$34
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
CVRx, Inc.
$24
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,084
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,218
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$994
Amgen Inc.
$692
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$670
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$635
CVRx, Inc.
$530
PFIZER INC.
$521
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$384
Boston Scientific Corporation
$191
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$138
HeartFlow, Inc.
$132
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$104
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$91
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$89
ABIOMED
$86
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$77
Lundbeck LLC
$72
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$67
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$41
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Preventice Services, LLC
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Adempas · Assure WCD · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · Flexitouch Plus · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · Rybelsus · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
10.8
County median income
$58,739
Nearest hospital
INDIANA REGIONAL 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. McDowell is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. McDowell experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McDowell performed 613 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. McDowell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McDowell received a total of $9,070 from 29 companies across 521 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. McDowell's costs compare to other cardiologists in Indiana?
Dr. McDowell's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. McDowell) 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.
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