Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joshua Goldman, D.O.
Optician · Pittsburgh, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Goldman
Dr. Joshua Goldman is an optician specialist in Pittsburgh, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goldman performed 2,093 Medicare services across 1,521 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goldman received a total of $15,468 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 986 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Goldman 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in PA
$15,468 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,093
Medicare services
Top 15% in PA for optician
1,521
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~105 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. |
275 | $75 | $137 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
258 | $8 | $8 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
216 | $8 | $18 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
195 | $8 | $16 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 187 | $8 | $17 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
178 | $13 | $36 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
113 | $16 | $33 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
113 | $122 | $255 |
| Annual depression screening | 113 | $17 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
48 | $10 | $20 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
42 | $30 | $74 |
| 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. |
32 | $57 | $102 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
32 | $19 | $37 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
31 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
31 | $5 | $11 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
31 | $72 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
30 | $29 | $40 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
22 | $44 | $85 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
19 | $3 | $8 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
19 | $7 | $14 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
18 | $139 | $200 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
17 | $155 | $205 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
15 | $57 | $97 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
13 | $15 | $30 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $29 | $40 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
11 | $282 | $310 |
| 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. |
11 | $7 | $52 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $158 | $250 |
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 ↗$15,468
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,210/year across 7 years
Top 12% in PA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
986
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
$15,468 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,834
2023
$2,422
2022
$2,231
2021
$2,459
2020
$1,498
2019
$1,985
2018
$2,040
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$403
PFIZER INC.
$349
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$233
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$207
Exact Sciences Corporation
$204
ABBVIE INC.
$199
Abbott Laboratories
$193
Lilly USA, LLC
$184
Amgen Inc.
$135
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$117
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
ABIOMED
$69
Dexcom, Inc.
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,354
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,508
PFIZER INC.
$1,398
Lilly USA, LLC
$985
ABBVIE INC.
$903
Amgen Inc.
$886
Abbott Laboratories
$720
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$539
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$507
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$495
AbbVie Inc.
$495
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$437
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$423
Exact Sciences Corporation
$379
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$374
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$313
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$262
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$216
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$205
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$184
Dexcom, Inc.
$149
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$145
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$122
HOSPIRA, INC.
$96
AbbVie, Inc.
$90
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$88
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$85
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$84
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$80
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
ABIOMED
$69
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$64
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$60
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Allergan Inc.
$45
Almatica Pharma LLC
$29
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$24
DEXCOM, INC.
$23
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS LLC
$17
Eisai Inc.
$16
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% 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.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,065
Per 100K population
85.9
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL
3.3 mi
3.3 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. Goldman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of PA peers, with 20 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. Goldman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goldman performed 275 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. Goldman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goldman received a total of $15,468 from 55 companies across 986 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. Goldman's costs compare to other opticians in Pittsburgh?
Dr. Goldman's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Goldman) 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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