Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alicia Novak

Physician Assistant · Olyphant, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
221 RIVER ST, Olyphant, PA 18447
5703833636
In practice since 2018 (8 years)
NPI: 1902314180 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Novak 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. Novak

Dr. Alicia Novak is a physician assistant in Olyphant, PA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Novak performed 1,433 Medicare services across 751 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Novak received a total of $10,599 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 788 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Novak 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.

✓ 8 years in practice ▲ Top 4% volume in PA $10,599 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,433
Medicare services
Top 4% in PA for physician assistant
751
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~179 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.
1,034 $72 $200
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
208 $22 $110
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.
91 $50 $125
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.
55 $89 $275
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
19 $29 $110
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.
14 $34 $110
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.
12 $68 $200
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 ↗
$10,599
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,650/year across 4 years
Top 2% in PA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
788
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
$10,599 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,164
2023
$2,310
2022
$2,827
2021
$3,298

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$422
Dexcom, Inc.
$175
Amgen Inc.
$172
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Abbott Laboratories
$150
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$149
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$145
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
ABBVIE INC.
$113
CeQur Corporation
$94
Tolmar, Inc.
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$48
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,771
Lilly USA, LLC
$999
Amgen Inc.
$794
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$786
Dexcom, Inc.
$749
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$707
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$693
Abbott Laboratories
$621
ABBVIE INC.
$449
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$307
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$290
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$261
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$252
Medtronic, Inc.
$216
DEXCOM, INC.
$211
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$156
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$124
CeQur Corporation
$113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$111
AbbVie Inc.
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$94
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$92
Tolmar, Inc.
$90
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$78
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$74
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Radius Health, Inc.
$48
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$45
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$42
Corcept Therapeutics
$41
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$29
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$28
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$26
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$19
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
QOL Medical, LLC
$15
Insulet Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for physician assistant in PA.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
54.2
County median income
$64,691
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - DICKSON CITY
3.4 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. Novak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of PA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Novak experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Novak performed 1,034 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. Novak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Novak received a total of $10,599 from 40 companies across 788 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. Novak's costs compare to other physician assistants in Olyphant?
Dr. Novak's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Novak) 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 →