Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Francis Colangelo, MD
Internal Medicine · Monroeville, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Colangelo
Dr. Francis Colangelo is an internal medicine specialist in Monroeville, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Colangelo performed 11,163 Medicare services across 9,234 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Colangelo received a total of $2,755 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 44 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Colangelo 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 1% volume in PA
$2,755 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,163
Medicare services
Top 1% in PA for internal medicine
9,234
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,435 | $10 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
917 | $9 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
879 | $13 | $30 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 840 | $18 | $33 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
669 | $16 | $35 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
664 | $8 | $16 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
571 | $8 | $9 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
479 | $6 | $13 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
375 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
374 | $81 | $309 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
366 | $6 | $13 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
356 | $5 | $10 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
348 | $10 | $20 |
| 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. |
242 | $4 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
201 | $15 | $30 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
182 | $7 | $15 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
164 | $29 | $60 |
| Cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol in your body. |
124 | $4 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
122 | $19 | $40 |
| Triglyceride level test A blood test that measures the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. |
121 | $6 | $13 |
| Iron level test | 119 | $6 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
117 | $126 | $352 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 109 | $18 | $37 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
107 | $18 | $35 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
106 | $9 | $20 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
88 | $9 | $20 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
84 | $3 | $8 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
84 | $13 | $27 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
76 | $5 | $12 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
70 | $5 | $11 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
59 | $3 | $6 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
55 | $5 | $10 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 51 | $8 | $17 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
50 | $29 | $59 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
46 | $76 | $155 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
43 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
43 | $54 | $227 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 39 | $18 | $33 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
34 | $10 | $44 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
32 | $14 | $29 |
| Annual depression screening | 31 | $18 | $33 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
30 | $5 | $10 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
24 | $4 | $10 |
| HDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. HDL is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol. |
23 | $8 | $17 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
22 | $38 | $56 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
21 | $16 | $39 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
20 | $6 | $15 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
18 | $7 | $14 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
17 | $39 | $125 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
17 | $128 | $262 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
15 | $5 | $10 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
14 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
14 | $159 | $415 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
12 | $2 | $6 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
11 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
11 | $8 | $41 |
| 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. |
11 | $162 | $402 |
| 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. |
11 | $161 | $422 |
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 ↗$2,755
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $689/year across 4 years
Top 18% in PA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
44
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,284 (82.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$471 (17.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$32
2021
$1,900
2019
$32
2018
$791
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
DEXCOM, INC.
$1,900
Novo Nordisk Inc
$242
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$142
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$82
Lilly USA, LLC
$70
Amgen Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
PFIZER INC.
$26
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
MannKind Corporation
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · AFREZZA · ANORO · Aimovig · BREO · CHANTIX · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · JARDIANCE · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NUCALA · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · Repatha · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · 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 →
The majority of payments (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,171
Per 100K population
94.4
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
FORBES 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. Colangelo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in PA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Colangelo experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Colangelo performed 1,435 comprehensive metabolic blood panel 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. Colangelo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Colangelo received a total of $2,755 from 16 companies across 44 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. Colangelo's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Monroeville?
Dr. Colangelo's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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. Colangelo) 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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