Alexa Simon Meara, MD
NPI 1063670693ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Rheumatology· Columbus, OH
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology (MD) in Columbus, Ohio, trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 2008). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $409,809 for 1,234 claims, against $28,930 paid for services in 2024. Genzyme Corporation was the largest of 11 companies reporting payments in 2025, $56,289 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1063670693 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | May 30, 2008 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Certified by provider | Jun 4, 2026 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Primary | 207RR0500X | 35.121043 | OH |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Rheumatology (OH) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 324 across 9 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $28,930 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 1,234 · 1,606 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 195 |
| Total drug cost | $409,809 |
| Generic share | 92% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Georgetown University School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Medicare specialty | Rheumatology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Osu Internal Medicine LLCColumbus, OH · 1,161 clinicians
Hospital affiliation
- Ohio State University State Health SystemColumbus, OH
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$56,289 · 69 payments from 11 companies
- 2024$119,545 · 129 payments from 7 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Genzyme Corporation | $20,382 | 11 |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $18,999 | 18 |
| Amgen Inc. | $14,936 | 22 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $1,522 | 8 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $145.46 | 3 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$38,650 · 10 payments
- Consulting Fee$8,223 · 5 payments
- Travel and Lodging$7,406 · 17 payments
- Food and Beverage$2,010 · 37 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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