Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Konstantinos Aronis, MD, PHD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
200 LOTHROP ST # E352.4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2017169226
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1841565298 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. Aronis 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. Aronis

Dr. Konstantinos Aronis is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Pittsburgh, PA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aronis performed 340 Medicare services across 282 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aronis received a total of $41,899 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Aronis 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 340 Medicare services $41,899 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
340
Medicare services
Bottom 8% in PA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
282
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~24 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
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.
154 $7 $30
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.
27 $62 $186
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
25 $59 $259
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.
21 $103 $332
Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image
A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg.
18 $41 $105
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.
17 $104 $377
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
16 $29 $153
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.
15 $7 $80
Contrast injection for X-ray imaging
Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure.
13 $22 $140
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 12 $152 $481
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days
Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check.
11 $13 $100
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.
11 $96 $230
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.
7.9% high complexity
3.8% medium
88.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$41,899
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $6,983/year across 6 years
Top 29% in PA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
178
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$18,917 (45.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,218 (33.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,644 (13.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,120 (7.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,568
2023
$4,782
2022
$8,536
2021
$131
2020
$8,885
2019
$12,997

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$3,120
Medtronic, Inc.
$975
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$903
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$769
Abbott Laboratories
$324
Philips North America LLC
$245
Boston Scientific Corporation
$232
Top 3 companies account for 76.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15,341
Abbott Laboratories
$8,339
BIOTRONIK INC.
$5,697
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$4,854
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,056
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,345
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$933
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$903
Philips North America LLC
$245
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$101
Ethicon US, LLC
$44
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$42
Top 3 companies account for 70.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9520) IGT Devices Undivided · ADVISOR · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AVEIR · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP XL VVCS 10-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ETHICON · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora 8 DR-T · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - Therapies · JOT DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MICRA · Micra · NA · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Optimizer · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Smartablate · Solia · TENDRIL
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 →

The majority of payments (45%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

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Geographic Context

Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 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. Aronis is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Aronis experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aronis performed 154 ekg interpretation and report 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. Aronis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aronis received a total of $41,899 from 12 companies across 178 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. Aronis's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Pittsburgh?
Dr. Aronis's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Aronis) 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 →