Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Antonios Paras, MD
Internal Medicine · Westlake, OH
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Paras
Dr. Antonios Paras is an internal medicine specialist in Westlake, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Paras performed 4,332 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Paras received a total of $9,312 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 583 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. Paras 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in OH
$9,312 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,332
Medicare services
Top 3% in OH for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$21
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 (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. |
568 | $40 | $135 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
557 | $8 | $9 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
339 | $13 | $25 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
334 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
263 | $42 | $190 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
244 | $42 | $225 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
222 | $9 | $18 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 204 | $8 | $15 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
148 | $16 | $30 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
140 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
134 | $8 | $14 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
116 | $10 | $18 |
| 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. |
92 | $6 | $11 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
92 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
82 | $8 | $90 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
59 | $76 | $82 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
58 | $29 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
51 | $15 | $27 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 51 | $18 | $32 |
| 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. |
50 | $9 | $40 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
44 | $50 | $100 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
44 | $119 | $195 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
44 | $51 | $134 |
| Iron level test | 39 | $6 | $12 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
38 | $13 | $24 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
38 | $9 | $16 |
| Urinalysis for bacteria A urine test to check for the presence of bacteria. This procedure analyzes a urine sample to detect bacterial growth. |
37 | $29 | $45 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
37 | $29 | $50 |
| 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. |
30 | $58 | $246 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
29 | $19 | $82 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
28 | $6 | $11 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
22 | $5 | $10 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
20 | $3 | $6 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
18 | $19 | $59 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
18 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
18 | $54 | $250 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
13 | $27 | $60 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
11 | $38 | $60 |
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 ↗$9,312
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,330/year across 7 years
Top 9% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
583
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
$1,708
2023
$1,630
2022
$1,339
2021
$1,324
2020
$938
2019
$1,122
2018
$1,251
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$362
ABBVIE INC.
$212
Novo Nordisk Inc
$204
PFIZER INC.
$161
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$97
Amgen Inc.
$96
Lilly USA, LLC
$95
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$94
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$67
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,276
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,074
Lilly USA, LLC
$634
PFIZER INC.
$592
ABBVIE INC.
$552
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$422
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$367
Amgen Inc.
$309
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$295
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$280
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$230
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$229
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$223
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$201
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$189
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$167
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$151
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$140
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$136
Horizon Pharma plc
$121
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$112
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$105
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$97
Eisai Inc.
$96
AbbVie Inc.
$93
Dexcom, Inc.
$85
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$83
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$63
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$57
PAINTEQ LLC
$56
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
Exact Sciences Corporation
$52
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$52
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$49
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$47
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$43
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$41
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$38
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$37
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$20
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$18
LIFESCAN, INC.
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$18
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
EISAI INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
1,108
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UH ST JOHN 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. Paras is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in OH), 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. Paras experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Paras performed 568 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Paras receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Paras received a total of $9,312 from 59 companies across 583 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. Paras's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Westlake?
Dr. Paras's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Paras) 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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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.
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