Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julie Lapointe, MD
Internal Medicine · Watertown, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Lapointe 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. Lapointe
Dr. Julie Lapointe is an internal medicine specialist in Watertown, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lapointe performed 9,297 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lapointe received a total of $2,860 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lapointe 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in NY
$2,860 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,297
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,174 | $84 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,112 | $8 | $9 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
746 | $8 | $25 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
627 | $7 | $22 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
578 | $16 | $70 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
568 | $10 | $52 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
455 | $13 | $65 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
434 | $34 | $54 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
422 | $40 | $54 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
394 | $8 | $45 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
394 | $35 | $49 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
351 | $9 | $50 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
267 | $3 | $12 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
245 | $123 | $179 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
207 | $6 | $20 |
| Annual depression screening | 184 | $18 | $20 |
| 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. |
167 | $10 | $75 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
137 | $77 | $104 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
94 | $29 | $50 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
93 | $3 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
84 | $30 | $32 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
79 | $6 | $15 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
79 | $5 | $12 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
68 | $4 | $24 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
68 | $72 | $75 |
| 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 | $53 | $115 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
28 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
27 | $210 | $281 |
| 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. |
26 | $159 | $184 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
25 | $4 | $20 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 24 | $8 | $45 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
17 | $33 | $35 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
16 | $13 | $57 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
15 | $19 | $75 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
15 | $17 | $20 |
| 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. |
12 | $131 | $212 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
11 | $5 | $18 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,860
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $409/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
97
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$703
2023
$498
2022
$234
2021
$281
2020
$175
2019
$340
2018
$628
Payments by company (2024)
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$196
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$115
Novo Nordisk Inc
$65
Amgen Inc.
$63
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
PFIZER INC.
$31
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$510
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$444
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$387
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$196
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$185
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$139
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$119
Lilly USA, LLC
$119
AbbVie, Inc.
$98
Amgen Inc.
$88
Hollister Incorporated
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$60
PFIZER INC.
$59
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$55
Abbott Laboratories
$48
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 46.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FreeStyle Libre · GEMTESA · HYDROFERA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Otezla · Ozempic · RESMETIROM · REXULTI · REZDIFFRA · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tresiba · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
33
County median income
$64,978
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Lapointe is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with 21 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. Lapointe experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lapointe performed 1,174 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lapointe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lapointe received a total of $2,860 from 21 companies across 97 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Lapointe's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Watertown?
Dr. Lapointe's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Lapointe) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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