Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Zuniga, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
2201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE APT 111, Philadelphia, PA 19130
9255805450
Registered in NPPES since 2014
NPI: 1639585417 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. Zuniga

Dr. Steven Zuniga is an otolaryngology specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zuniga performed 2,832 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zuniga received a total of $2,567 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 44 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. Zuniga 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.

✓ 12 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 11% volume in PA $2,567 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,832
Medicare services
Top 11% in PA for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$82
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
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.
1,010 $102 $200
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
455 $38 $81
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.
425 $125 $275
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
394 $25 $60
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
178 $44 $100
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
138 $168 $400
Abnormal eye movement test with recording
A test that records eye movements in three different positions to check for abnormalities.
74 $23 $90
Head repositioning exercises for dizziness
A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis.
38 $34 $200
Inner ear fluid canal incision with drug infusion
A surgical procedure involving an incision into the fluid-filled canal of the inner ear followed by the infusion of medication.
34 $205 $900
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
23 $110 $200
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
18 $194 $361
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.
17 $76 $150
Removal of foreign body in ear canal 15 $67 $200
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.
13 $70 $160
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.
1.2% high complexity
4.9% medium
93.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,567
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $367/year across 7 years
Top 27% in PA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
44
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
$162
2023
$625
2022
$232
2021
$178
2020
$18
2019
$1,306
2018
$46

Payments by company (2024)

Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$38
MED-EL Corporation
$37
Optinose US, Inc.
$35
Top 3 companies account for 78.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,353
Medtronic, Inc.
$337
Optinose US, Inc.
$212
MED-EL Corporation
$146
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$140
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$93
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$88
Acclarent, Inc
$84
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
Advanced Bionics, LLC
$45
Cochlear Americas
$18
Top 3 companies account for 74.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acclarent Aera · HALO · HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE · MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System · Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2 FLEXsoft · NSE - HIGH SPEED DRILLS · NUCALA · NUVENT · Nucleus · PROPEL · RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System · VIVAER STYLUS · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
247
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1.4 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. Zuniga is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in PA).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zuniga experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zuniga performed 1,010 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Zuniga receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zuniga received a total of $2,567 from 11 companies across 44 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. Zuniga's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Zuniga's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Zuniga) 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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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 →