Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Edward Szabo

Cardiovascular Disease · Latrobe, PA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology — Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
1005 LIGONIER ST, Latrobe, PA 15650
7245321020
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1255307534 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. Szabo 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. Szabo

Dr. Edward Szabo is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Latrobe, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Szabo performed 1,220 Medicare services across 786 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Szabo received a total of $708 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 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. Szabo 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 1,220 Medicare services $708 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,220
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in PA for cardiovascular disease
786
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~61 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.
407 $87 $222
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.
153 $10 $80
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test
An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing.
133 $41 $105
Anticoagulant management for warfarin
Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen.
114 $7 $49
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
113 $130 $1,074
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.
50 $20 $98
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days
Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check.
49 $15 $100
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review.
42 $48 $426
Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies.
42 $41 $168
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.
41 $315 $1,993
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.
21 $76 $222
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
16 $89 $112
2-day continuous ECG with review and report
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results.
15 $50 $447
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
13 $61 $187
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 11 $169 $420
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.
18.4% high complexity
21.1% medium
60.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$708
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $177/year across 4 years
Bottom 31% in PA for cardiovascular disease
12
Companies
23
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
$376 (53.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$332 (46.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$281
2023
$96
2021
$200
2018
$132

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$71
PFIZER INC.
$59
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$200
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$120
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$71
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$65
PFIZER INC.
$59
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$34
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · BRILINTA · ELIQUIS · Flexitouch Plus · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · MULTAQ · Repatha · Veltassa · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$72,468
Nearest hospital
EXCELA HEALTH LATROBE 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. Szabo is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Szabo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Szabo performed 407 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. Szabo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Szabo received a total of $708 from 12 companies across 23 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. Szabo's costs compare to other cardiologists in Latrobe?
Dr. Szabo's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Szabo) 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 →
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 →