Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Colin Slemenda, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Jefferson Hills, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Slemenda 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. Slemenda
Dr. Colin Slemenda is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Jefferson Hills, PA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Slemenda performed 1,208 Medicare services across 950 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Slemenda received a total of $16,388 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 380 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. Slemenda 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ 1,208 Medicare services
$16,388 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,208
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in PA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
950
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
278 | $61 | $224 |
| 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. |
196 | $88 | $374 |
| 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. |
160 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
65 | $10 | $41 |
| 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 | $56 | $223 |
| 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. |
56 | $102 | $384 |
| 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. |
44 | $39 | $133 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 39 | $194 | $852 |
| 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. |
38 | $16 | $62 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
38 | $93 | $336 |
| 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. |
32 | $6 | $24 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $136 | $529 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
23 | $16 | $70 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
21 | $17 | $77 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
16 | $71 | $275 |
| 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. |
15 | $438 | $1,710 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $138 | $529 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
14 | $54 | $199 |
| 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. |
14 | $110 | $486 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
13 | $18 | $73 |
| 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. |
13 | $49 | $264 |
| 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. |
12 | $583 | $3,508 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
12 | $13 | $54 |
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.
6.6% high complexity
16.2% medium
77.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,388
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,341/year across 7 years
Top 16% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
380
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
$15,949 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$440 (2.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,508
2023
$3,082
2022
$3,273
2021
$389
2020
$1,369
2019
$4,400
2018
$368
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,302
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$502
Boston Scientific Corporation
$443
ABIOMED
$267
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$239
Amgen Inc.
$198
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc.
$172
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$87
Abbott Laboratories
$67
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
CVRx, Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
Top 3 companies account for 64.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,724
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,238
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,741
Abbott Laboratories
$757
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$584
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$477
Amgen Inc.
$363
Inari Medical, Inc.
$349
ABIOMED
$347
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$319
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$314
Cook Incorporated
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$306
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$239
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$190
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc.
$172
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$151
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$132
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$114
CVRx, Inc.
$112
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$110
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$98
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$92
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$83
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
PFIZER INC.
$72
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$56
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$50
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$47
AtriCure, Inc.
$44
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$43
HeartFlow, Inc.
$41
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$38
Relypsa, Inc.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Cook Medical LLC
$4
Top 3 companies account for 59.2% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
203
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
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. Slemenda is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of PA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Slemenda experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Slemenda performed 278 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Slemenda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Slemenda received a total of $16,388 from 46 companies across 380 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. Slemenda's costs compare to other cardiologists in Jefferson Hills?
Dr. Slemenda's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Slemenda) 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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