Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bruce Benedick, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · E Palo Alto, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Benedick
Dr. Bruce Benedick is an interventional cardiology specialist in E Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benedick performed 5,690 Medicare services across 4,014 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benedick received a total of $5,714 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 313 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Benedick 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 20% volume in CA
$5,714 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,690
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for interventional cardiology
4,014
Unique beneficiaries
$144
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~299 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, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
1,595 | $158 | $489 |
| 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. |
982 | $13 | $83 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
698 | $192 | $880 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
444 | $42 | $150 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
232 | $25 | $337 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 216 | $417 | $865 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 187 | $202 | $697 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
163 | $231 | $1,082 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
143 | $107 | $365 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
129 | $12 | $62 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
128 | $21 | $91 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
128 | $78 | $304 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
108 | $1,541 | $9,059 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
75 | $68 | $351 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
64 | $47 | $132 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
63 | $13 | $63 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
63 | $23 | $101 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $148 | $704 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 47 | $39 | $187 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
36 | $81 | $353 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
29 | $188 | $1,037 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
24 | $11 | $216 |
| 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. |
24 | $81 | $364 |
| 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. |
19 | $71 | $247 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 18 | $201 | $725 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
14 | $99 | $987 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
12 | $26 | $94 |
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.
15.5% high complexity
15.4% medium
69.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,714
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $952/year across 6 years
Bottom 47% in CA for interventional cardiology
22
Companies
313
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
$5,389 (94.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$325 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$25
2023
$241
2021
$12
2020
$731
2019
$2,612
2018
$2,093
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,084
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$707
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$594
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$503
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$492
PFIZER INC.
$476
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$350
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$307
Ablacon, Inc.
$241
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$228
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$220
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$74
Abbott Laboratories
$65
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$57
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$56
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$40
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
ABIOMED
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 41.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Heart Failure Device. · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · Impella · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
STANFORD HEALTH CARE
4.1 mi
4.1 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. Benedick is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Benedick experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benedick performed 1,595 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Benedick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benedick received a total of $5,714 from 22 companies across 313 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. Benedick's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in E Palo Alto?
Dr. Benedick's average Medicare payment per service is $144. 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. Benedick) 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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About this page
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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