Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Patterson, M.D.
Family Medicine · Lewisburg, 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. Patterson 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. Patterson
Dr. James Patterson is a family medicine specialist in Lewisburg, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patterson performed 2,118 Medicare services across 1,202 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patterson received a total of $15,365 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 983 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. Patterson 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
▲ Top 7% volume in PA
$15,365 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,118
Medicare services
Top 7% in PA for family medicine
1,202
Unique beneficiaries
$61
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. |
627 | $80 | $194 |
| 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. |
421 | $60 | $132 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
210 | $1 | $8 |
| 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. |
173 | $55 | $157 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
122 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
119 | $72 | $95 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
75 | $123 | $143 |
| 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. |
70 | $97 | $251 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
64 | $62 | $147 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
47 | $8 | $14 |
| 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. |
32 | $2 | $5 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $46 | $252 |
| 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. |
23 | $31 | $89 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
20 | $148 | $340 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
14 | $31 | $95 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
14 | $4 | $35 |
| Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 14 | $62 | $128 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $28 | $29 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
11 | $39 | $80 |
| 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. |
11 | $283 | $532 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
11 | $128 | $264 |
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 ↗$15,365
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,195/year across 7 years
Top 3% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
983
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
$15,265 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,687
2023
$2,317
2022
$2,304
2021
$2,365
2020
$1,736
2019
$1,960
2018
$1,996
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$468
PFIZER INC.
$332
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$315
Novo Nordisk Inc
$303
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$288
Lilly USA, LLC
$260
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$213
Abbott Laboratories
$73
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$63
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
Amgen Inc.
$48
Dexcom, Inc.
$45
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$38
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,766
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,642
PFIZER INC.
$1,398
ABBVIE INC.
$1,355
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,335
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,188
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,122
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,035
AbbVie Inc.
$456
Amgen Inc.
$434
Abbott Laboratories
$400
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$250
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$233
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$213
Allergan Inc.
$209
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$208
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$178
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$166
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$141
Dexcom, Inc.
$134
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$126
Exact Sciences Corporation
$124
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$121
Allergan, Inc.
$116
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$103
Genentech USA, Inc.
$87
Shire North American Group Inc
$78
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Eisai Inc.
$59
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$58
Biogen, Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$38
ITI, Inc.
$37
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$35
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$27
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$26
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
NuVasive, Inc.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
DEXCOM, INC.
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$12
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$12
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.3% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
274.8
County median income
$72,894
Nearest hospital
WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY 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. Patterson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of PA peers, 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. Patterson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patterson performed 627 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. Patterson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patterson received a total of $15,365 from 53 companies across 983 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. Patterson's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Lewisburg?
Dr. Patterson's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Patterson) 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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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.
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