Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Johnpaul Chizea, M.D.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Lebanon, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
252 S 4TH ST FL 2, Lebanon, PA 17042
7172703751
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1952622680 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chizea

Dr. Johnpaul Chizea is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Lebanon, PA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chizea performed 298 Medicare services across 257 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chizea received a total of $4,961 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. 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. Chizea 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 298 Medicare services $4,961 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
298
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in PA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
257
Unique beneficiaries
$1,076
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~19 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
Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation
An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one.
57 $149 $400
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.
31 $70 $155
Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel
An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel.
30 $853 $2,500
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.
27 $94 $239
Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session.
25 $6,386 $27,500
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
23 $8 $10
Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image
A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels.
23 $130 $420
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
22 $34 $50
Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image
A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel.
20 $109 $360
Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized)
A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium.
15 $13 $15
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)
A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process.
13 $4 $10
Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg
This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open.
12 $9,650 $34,000
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.
4.0% high complexity
36.6% medium
59.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$4,961
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $827/year across 6 years
Top 27% in PA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
87
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
$4,158 (83.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$803 (16.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$297
2022
$2,154
2021
$764
2020
$395
2019
$688
2018
$663

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix LLC
$151
Cook Medical LLC
$145
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,898
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$644
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$400
Endologix LLC
$391
Endologix, LLC
$314
Endologix, Inc.
$297
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$280
Cook Medical LLC
$161
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$110
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$65
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$62
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$62
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$48
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$41
Avinger Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$23
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$20
KCI USA, Inc
$20
Terumo Medical Corporation
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$16
KCI USA, Inc.
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · AFX2 · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Acticoat Range · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · EV1000 Clinical Platform · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT Admiral · Integra · Navicross · Ovation · PANTHERIS · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PREVELEAK · PREVENA · RESTOREFLO · Restrata Wound Matrix · RibFix Blu · SternaLock 360 · V.A.C. VERAFLO · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · XARELTO · XENOSURE · XIENCE SIERRA · ZILVER PTX
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$76,350
Nearest hospital
WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN 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 2023
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. Chizea is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Chizea experienced with additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chizea performed 57 additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation 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. Chizea receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chizea received a total of $4,961 from 24 companies across 87 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. Chizea's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Lebanon?
Dr. Chizea's average Medicare payment per service is $1,076. 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. Chizea) 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 →