Dr. Andrew Wakstein, D.O.
What this data tells you about Dr. Wakstein
Dr. Andrew Wakstein is an otology & neurotology physician in Palmerton, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wakstein performed 5,950 Medicare services across 3,165 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wakstein received a total of $463 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 18 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otology & neurotology 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. Wakstein 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
1,274 | $11 | $40 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
760 | $30 | $105 |
| 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. |
487 | $61 | $160 |
| Allergy skin test with airborne allergens A procedure where small amounts of airborne allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
480 | $3 | $15 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
443 | $26 | $80 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
425 | $12 | $45 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
403 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
327 | $40 | $100 |
| 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. |
282 | $76 | $240 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
254 | $7 | $30 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
206 | $121 | $415 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
177 | $35 | $105 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
136 | $85 | $270 |
| 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. |
79 | $93 | $240 |
| 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. |
63 | $122 | $365 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
58 | $46 | $165 |
| Complex control of nose bleed | 24 | $178 | $531 |
| Simple control of nosebleed A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages. |
23 | $110 | $344 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity. |
22 | $52 | $225 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
16 | $167 | $512 |
| Other procedure on nose A surgical or medical intervention performed on the nose that does not fall under other specific categories. |
11 | $727 | $3,600 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
7.1 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. Wakstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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