Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexandra Ellwood

Medical Physician Assistant · Jefferson Hills, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
575 COAL VALLEY RD STE 277, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
4124697722
In practice since 2019 (7 years)
NPI: 1437710969 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ellwood 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. Ellwood

Dr. Alexandra Ellwood is a medical physician assistant in Jefferson Hills, PA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ellwood performed 725 Medicare services across 246 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellwood received a total of $2,005 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 106 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Ellwood 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.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ Top 12% volume in PA $2,005 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
725
Medicare services
Top 12% in PA for medical physician assistant
246
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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 (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.
 388 $49 $114
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 135 $5 $14
Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points.
 96 $30 $111
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.
 53 $32 $84
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
 37 $43 $122
Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes
This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional.
 16 $35 $73
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 ↗
$2,005
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $501/year across 4 years
Top 18% in PA for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
106
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
$2,005 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$349
2023
$586
2022
$573
2021
$496

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$134
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$51
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$26
SI-BONE, INC.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$560
Lundbeck LLC
$279
ABBVIE INC.
$240
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$233
Amgen Inc.
$152
Allergan, Inc.
$106
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$79
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$62
Lilly USA, LLC
$53
SI-BONE, INC.
$43
Almatica Pharma LLC
$33
PFIZER INC.
$31
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$27
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · BOTOX · Belbuca · ELYXYB - celecoxib · EMGALITY · GRALISE · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KEVEYIS · LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE · MOVANTIK · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · REYVOW · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · XTAMPZA
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.

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Geographic Context

Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
768
Per 100K population
61.9
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
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. Ellwood is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of PA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ellwood experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ellwood performed 388 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Ellwood receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellwood received a total of $2,005 from 18 companies across 106 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. Ellwood's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Jefferson Hills?
Dr. Ellwood's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Ellwood) 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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About this page

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →