Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Oriente Ditano, MD

Optician · Moon Township, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
725 CHERRINGTON PKWY, Moon Township, PA 15108
4122627800
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1720070360 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. Ditano

Dr. Oriente Ditano is an optician specialist in Moon Township, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ditano performed 2,792 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ditano received a total of $242 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 7 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ditano 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 12% volume in PA $242 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,792
Medicare services
Top 12% in PA for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
1,328 $1 $3
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.
314 $85 $140
X-ray of hand, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
196 $22 $70
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.
109 $66 $95
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
103 $25 $75
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
85 $43 $134
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
85 $38 $125
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
85 $27 $65
Tendon repair, finger or palm
Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand.
83 $223 $1,450
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.
60 $104 $215
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
49 $171 $1,350
Extensive removal of soft tissue growth, palm side of wrist
This procedure involves the extensive surgical removal of a growth located in the soft tissue structures on the palm side of the wrist.
46 $543 $1,740
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
41 $39 $137
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
33 $52 $198
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
30 $112 $930
X-ray of shoulder blade
An X-ray image of the shoulder blade (scapula) to visualize its structure and check for abnormalities.
29 $17 $80
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view
An X-ray image of the shoulder joint taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the bones and surrounding structures of the shoulder.
29 $16 $75
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.
23 $57 $135
Elbow X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
19 $20 $80
Wrist tendon sheath incision
A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist.
15 $133 $970
Forearm or wrist tendon relocation with grafts
A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist using grafts to restore function.
15 $277 $2,320
Wrist to finger joint removal
Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers.
15 $640 $2,270
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$242
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $48/year across 5 years
Bottom 40% in PA for optician
7
Companies
7
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$49
2022
$12
2021
$18
2019
$138
2018
$24

Payments by company (2023)

AbbVie Inc.
$30
ZIMVIE INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$127
AbbVie Inc.
$30
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$24
ZIMVIE INC.
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
GE HealthCare
$12
Medline Industries, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 74.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · Bone Healing Product Portfolio · MAVYRET · Navio Surgical System · Pack OB I HCASterile · REMICADE
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
1,031
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEY
5.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Ditano is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in PA), with 21 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. Ditano experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ditano performed 1,328 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ditano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ditano received a total of $242 from 7 companies across 7 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ditano's costs compare to other opticians in Moon Township?
Dr. Ditano's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Ditano) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →