Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aaron Giltner, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Paoli, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Giltner
Dr. Aaron Giltner is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Paoli, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Giltner performed 3,147 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Giltner received a total of $1,161 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 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. Giltner 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 26% volume in PA
$1,161 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,147
Medicare services
Top 26% in PA for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$68
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
601 | $7 | $53 |
| 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. |
408 | $12 | $90 |
| 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. |
381 | $99 | $168 |
| 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. |
279 | $11 | $40 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
270 | $12 | $55 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
188 | $126 | $1,080 |
| 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. |
155 | $66 | $125 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 79 | $207 | $2,750 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
72 | $153 | $1,425 |
| 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. |
66 | $144 | $325 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
55 | $41 | $72 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
52 | $469 | $1,400 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
52 | $208 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
51 | $79 | $750 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
44 | $60 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
39 | $62 | $270 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
34 | $148 | $228 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
33 | $77 | $350 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
31 | $19 | $120 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
30 | $224 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
29 | $96 | $165 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 25 | $283 | $2,750 |
| 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. |
22 | $24 | $120 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
21 | $56 | $200 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
17 | $284 | $1,895 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
16 | $20 | $75 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
15 | $109 | $600 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
15 | $259 | $2,025 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
15 | $161 | $450 |
| 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. |
15 | $75 | $116 |
| 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. |
15 | $104 | $215 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
11 | $32 | $400 |
| 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. |
11 | $134 | $261 |
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.
13.7% high complexity
15.0% medium
71.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $166/year across 7 years
Bottom 39% in PA for cardiovascular disease
17
Companies
55
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.
2024
$137
2023
$136
2022
$151
2021
$319
2020
$31
2019
$12
2018
$375
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$59
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
BIOTRONIK INC.
$30
ABIOMED
$16
Top 3 companies account for 87.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$162
PFIZER INC.
$134
Abbott Laboratories
$123
Amgen Inc.
$115
Medtronic, Inc.
$110
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$107
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$81
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$78
ABIOMED
$74
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
BIOTRONIK INC.
$30
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$29
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · GENERAL - BRADY · ICDs · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · KENGREAL · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · OptiCross · Optimizer · PAMIRA · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · ROTABLATOR · ROTAPRO · Repatha · SELECTSECURE · SYNERGY · VIGILANT · XARELTO · XIENCE V · Xience Alpine cornary stent system
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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
598
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PAOLI HOSPITAL
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0.0 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 2024 |
| 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. Giltner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in PA), 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. Giltner experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Giltner performed 601 ekg interpretation and report 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. Giltner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Giltner received a total of $1,161 from 17 companies across 55 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. Giltner's costs compare to other cardiologists in Paoli?
Dr. Giltner's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Giltner) 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 →
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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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