Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Keith Pritchyk, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Scranton, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
300 LACKAWANNA AVE STE 200, Scranton, PA 18503
5703427864
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1063412583 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. Pritchyk

Dr. Keith Pritchyk is an otolaryngology specialist in Scranton, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pritchyk performed 3,850 Medicare services across 1,436 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pritchyk received a total of $870 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Pritchyk 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 5% volume in PA $870 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,850
Medicare services
Top 5% in PA for otolaryngology
1,436
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~192 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
1,825 $0 $2
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.
973 $64 $147
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.
291 $76 $207
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
172 $92 $435
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.
167 $35 $89
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
132 $124 $420
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.
107 $89 $212
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
37 $55 $375
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
31 $162 $418
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.
28 $109 $310
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.
20 $65 $195
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
19 $138 $605
Eardrum incision, aspiration, and/or inflation
A procedure involving making an incision in the eardrum, removing fluid, and/or inflating the middle ear space.
18 $146 $380
CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the soft tissues in the neck.
16 $90 $465
Reshaping of nasal cartilage 14 $404 $1,210
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 2023 ↗
$870
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $145/year across 6 years
Top 49% in PA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
43
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
$870 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$171
2022
$35
2021
$89
2020
$201
2019
$171
2018
$204

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$193
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$135
Genentech USA, Inc.
$113
GENZYME CORPORATION
$95
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
OptiNose US, Inc.
$51
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Stryker Corporation
$21
Optinose US, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Kaleo, Inc.
$13
ALK-Abello, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUVI-Q · BREO · CIPRODEX · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · FASENRA · LIBTAYO · NUCALA · Odactra · SYMBICORT · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance · Xofigo · Xolair
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.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$64,691
Nearest hospital
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
1.3 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 2023
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. Pritchyk is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Pritchyk experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pritchyk performed 1,825 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Pritchyk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pritchyk received a total of $870 from 13 companies across 43 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. Pritchyk's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Scranton?
Dr. Pritchyk's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Pritchyk) 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 →