Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marino Leonardi, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Norristown, PA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Leonardi
Dr. Marino Leonardi is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Norristown, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Leonardi performed 2,759 Medicare services across 1,790 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Leonardi received a total of $5,159 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 282 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology 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. Leonardi 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in PA
$5,159 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,759
Medicare services
Top 45% in PA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
1,790
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,148 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
351 | $88 | $275 |
| 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. |
339 | $10 | $55 |
| 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. |
145 | $65 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
130 | $98 | $215 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
90 | $50 | $145 |
| 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. |
87 | $20 | $90 |
| 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. |
83 | $105 | $285 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
70 | $24 | $160 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
53 | $142 | $415 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
44 | $2 | $30 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
31 | $64 | $180 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
27 | $20 | $55 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
26 | $16 | $65 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
26 | $11 | $50 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
26 | $6 | $35 |
| 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. |
21 | $117 | $360 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
18 | $14 | $60 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
16 | $55 | $180 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
16 | $10 | $120 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
12 | $51 | $170 |
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.
12.3% high complexity
4.9% medium
82.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $737/year across 7 years
Bottom 24% in PA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
32
Companies
282
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
$5,159 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$362
2023
$785
2022
$302
2021
$711
2020
$429
2019
$1,280
2018
$1,291
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$168
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$65
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,252
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$976
PFIZER INC.
$398
Amgen Inc.
$323
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$309
Boston Scientific Corporation
$211
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$177
Abbott Laboratories
$168
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$155
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$143
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$134
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$111
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$93
Novo Nordisk Inc
$93
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$93
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$68
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$67
HeartFlow, Inc.
$49
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$49
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$44
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Preventice Services, LLC
$20
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · HeartMate · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LifeVest · Livalo · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Optimizer Smart System · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PROGEL · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TEGSEDI · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · Zio monitor
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
61
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
SUBURBAN 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. Leonardi is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Leonardi experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Leonardi performed 1,148 ekg interpretation and report 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. Leonardi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Leonardi received a total of $5,159 from 32 companies across 282 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. Leonardi's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Norristown?
Dr. Leonardi's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Leonardi) 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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