Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sony John, MD
Family Medicine · Kennett Square, 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. John 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. John
Dr. Sony John is a family medicine specialist in Kennett Square, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. John performed 1,912 Medicare services across 1,648 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. John received a total of $2,767 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. John 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in PA
$2,767 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,912
Medicare services
Top 9% in PA for family medicine
1,648
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~106 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. |
468 | $52 | $168 |
| 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. |
406 | $45 | $119 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 167 | $19 | $25 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
164 | $2 | $20 |
| Annual depression screening | 116 | $19 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
107 | $22 | $180 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
78 | $32 | $51 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
75 | $72 | $85 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
72 | $40 | $61 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
43 | $73 | $220 |
| 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. |
30 | $10 | $65 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $272 | $330 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
26 | $32 | $36 |
| 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. |
25 | $2 | $18 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
25 | $10 | $15 |
| 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. |
20 | $114 | $233 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
19 | $15 | $25 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
16 | $12 | $50 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
14 | $159 | $180 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
14 | $9 | $59 |
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 ↗$2,767
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $461/year across 6 years
Top 18% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
146
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
$2,767 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$869
2023
$837
2022
$599
2021
$68
2019
$182
2018
$213
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$167
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$82
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$69
Abbott Laboratories
$65
Stryker Corporation
$45
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$45
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
Almatica Pharma LLC
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
PFIZER INC.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Tris Pharma Inc
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$403
ABBVIE INC.
$385
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$260
Lilly USA, LLC
$201
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$147
PFIZER INC.
$120
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$103
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$91
Abbott Laboratories
$85
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$82
Exact Sciences Corporation
$62
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$59
Stryker Corporation
$45
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$45
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$38
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
Amgen Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Tris Pharma Inc
$33
Almatica Pharma LLC
$25
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Alkermes, Inc.
$23
Corium, LLC
$21
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APLENZIN · AUSTEDO · AZSTARYS · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · Austedo XR · Auvelity · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dyanavel XR · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL · INGREZZA · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JORNAY PM · Kerendia · LOREEV XR · MENACTRA · MILD DEVICE KIT · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · OCTRODE · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VIVITROL · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy
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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
881
Per 100K population
162.9
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital
COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER
8.9 mi
8.9 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. John is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of PA peers, with 18 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. John experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. John performed 468 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. John receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. John received a total of $2,767 from 38 companies across 146 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. John's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Kennett Square?
Dr. John'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. John) 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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