Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Meir-Levi, D.O.

Thoracic Surgery · Stroudsburg, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
292 FRANTZ RD, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
5704262900
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1053311795 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. Meir-Levi

Dr. David Meir-Levi is a thoracic surgery specialist in Stroudsburg, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meir-Levi performed 1,063 Medicare services across 837 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meir-Levi received a total of $6,691 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Meir-Levi 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 1% volume in PA $6,691 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,063
Medicare services
Top 1% in PA for thoracic surgery
837
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~53 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.
342 $87 $213
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
144 $28 $240
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.
80 $8 $25
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
78 $24 $85
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.
77 $25 $100
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.
54 $62 $148
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.
51 $116 $318
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
35 $42 $242
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.
32 $24 $120
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.
29 $95 $266
Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain
A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain.
25 $723 $2,591
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg.
23 $15 $60
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.
21 $62 $170
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
20 $15 $60
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
15 $14 $170
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 $80 $208
Surgical exposure of thigh artery for prosthesis insertion
A surgical procedure to expose the artery in the thigh to allow for the insertion of a prosthetic device.
12 $148 $1,065
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.
12 $65 $195
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.
7.3% high complexity
36.8% medium
55.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,691
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $956/year across 7 years
Top 39% in PA for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
34
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,970 (89.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$721 (10.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$62
2023
$85
2022
$104
2021
$52
2020
$80
2019
$19
2018
$6,289

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix LLC
$62
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
KCI USA, Inc
$5,970
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$254
Medtronic, Inc.
$114
Endologix LLC
$62
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$49
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$47
Baxter Healthcare
$33
Hydrofera LLC
$26
Medline Industries, Inc.
$23
Cook Medical LLC
$22
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$21
KCI USA, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DERMATAC · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · GRAFIX PL · HYDROFERA BLUE · IoPlex Iodophor Foam Dressings · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PREVELEAK · PREVENA · PROCOL · RESTOREFLO · RESTOREFLOW · Santyl · Torus Stent Graft System · VENASEAL · VNS Therapy · Valiant Captivia · VenaSeal · XARELTO · ZILVER VENA
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 (89%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$82,374
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS
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. Meir-Levi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in PA), with speaking/promotional 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. Meir-Levi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meir-Levi performed 342 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. Meir-Levi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meir-Levi received a total of $6,691 from 16 companies across 34 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. Meir-Levi's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Stroudsburg?
Dr. Meir-Levi's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Meir-Levi) 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 →