Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Baichi, MD
Gastroenterology · West Chester, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Baichi 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. Baichi
Dr. Matthew Baichi is a gastroenterology specialist in West Chester, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baichi performed 894 Medicare services across 862 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baichi received a total of $9,217 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 574 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Baichi 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 19% volume in PA
$9,217 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗894
Medicare services
Top 19% in PA for gastroenterology
862
Unique beneficiaries
$121
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~45 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 (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. |
130 | $69 | $185 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
122 | $216 | $1,025 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
116 | $120 | $875 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
106 | $81 | $645 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
53 | $182 | $750 |
| 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. |
48 | $105 | $240 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
47 | $78 | $530 |
| 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. |
39 | $78 | $270 |
| 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. |
39 | $98 | $270 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
36 | $132 | $750 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
33 | $185 | $750 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
32 | $40 | $85 |
| 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. |
24 | $65 | $120 |
| 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. |
20 | $45 | $120 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
13 | $615 | $1,650 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
13 | $56 | $190 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
12 | $116 | $950 |
| 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. |
11 | $68 | $150 |
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 ↗$9,217
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,317/year across 7 years
Top 19% in PA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
574
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
$9,217 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,752
2023
$2,258
2022
$1,707
2021
$924
2020
$263
2019
$1,155
2018
$1,157
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$420
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$240
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$185
Lilly USA, LLC
$170
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$81
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Celgene Corporation
$53
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
PFIZER INC.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$40
Ardelyx, Inc.
$39
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Celltrion USA Inc.
$27
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,078
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$942
ABBVIE INC.
$879
AbbVie Inc.
$836
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$831
Celgene Corporation
$565
AbbVie, Inc.
$519
PFIZER INC.
$468
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$370
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$189
Lilly USA, LLC
$170
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$158
UCB, Inc.
$154
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$152
Ardelyx, Inc.
$150
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$140
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$117
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Amgen Inc.
$96
GENZYME CORPORATION
$95
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$82
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$69
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Allergan Inc.
$63
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$56
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$51
Shionogi Inc
$49
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$34
VIVUS, Inc.
$33
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$28
Celltrion USA Inc.
$27
Organon LLC
$25
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$20
QOL Medical, LLC
$19
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$18
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$17
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$16
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$14
Sandoz Inc.
$13
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$13
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% 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
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
280
Per 100K population
51.8
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Baichi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Baichi experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baichi performed 130 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Baichi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baichi received a total of $9,217 from 54 companies across 574 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. Baichi's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in West Chester?
Dr. Baichi's average Medicare payment per service is $121. 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. Baichi) 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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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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