Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Cesanek, MD
Family Medicine · Wind Gap, 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. Cesanek 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. Cesanek
Dr. Joseph Cesanek is a family medicine specialist in Wind Gap, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cesanek performed 3,747 Medicare services across 1,455 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cesanek received a total of $7,650 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 468 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Cesanek 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in PA
$7,650 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,747
Medicare services
Top 3% in PA for family medicine
1,455
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,500 | $18 | $32 |
| 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. |
927 | $77 | $213 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
302 | $122 | $193 |
| 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. |
186 | $51 | $145 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
115 | $76 | $174 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
102 | $29 | $37 |
| 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. |
100 | $72 | $93 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
71 | $38 | $230 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
63 | $10 | $64 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
53 | $1 | $7 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
42 | $203 | $454 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
33 | $158 | $284 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
27 | $50 | $162 |
| 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. |
24 | $158 | $266 |
| 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. |
23 | $282 | $359 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
23 | $37 | $145 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
23 | $29 | $37 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
21 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
19 | $139 | $325 |
| Home visit, established patient, high complexity A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
19 | $117 | $324 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
17 | $32 | $107 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
17 | $88 | $243 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
15 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
13 | $129 | $349 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
12 | $33 | $124 |
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 ↗$7,650
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,093/year across 7 years
Top 8% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
468
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
$6,689 (87.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$931 (12.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$30 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,404
2023
$1,308
2022
$676
2021
$50
2020
$454
2019
$1,523
2018
$2,235
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$213
Novo Nordisk Inc
$135
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
PFIZER INC.
$110
ABBVIE INC.
$90
Exact Sciences Corporation
$85
Abbott Laboratories
$75
Amgen Inc.
$53
Philips North America LLC
$46
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$46
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,000
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$885
Lilly USA, LLC
$685
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$595
PFIZER INC.
$528
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$519
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$451
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$333
Amgen Inc.
$298
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$274
GENZYME CORPORATION
$240
AbbVie Inc.
$210
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$200
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$153
Exact Sciences Corporation
$146
Abbott Laboratories
$121
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$108
ABBVIE INC.
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$69
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Philips North America LLC
$46
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Eisai Inc.
$43
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Almatica Pharma LLC
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Allergan Inc.
$28
ITI, Inc.
$23
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$23
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$21
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$21
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$19
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$19
Valeritas, Inc.
$18
Mission Pharmacal Company
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$16
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% 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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
699
Per 100K population
221.3
County median income
$86,687
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS
9.6 mi
9.6 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. Cesanek is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of PA peers, with 19 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. Cesanek experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cesanek performed 1,500 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Cesanek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cesanek received a total of $7,650 from 46 companies across 468 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. Cesanek's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Wind Gap?
Dr. Cesanek's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Cesanek) 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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