Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elise Bukont, D.O.
Family Medicine · Thousand Oaks, CA
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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bukont 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. Bukont
Dr. Elise Bukont is a family medicine specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bukont performed 7,149 Medicare services across 3,011 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bukont received a total of $10,255 from 79 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 543 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. Bukont 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 2% volume in CA
$10,255 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,149
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for family medicine
3,011
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~376 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) | 3,000 | $18 | $33 |
| 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. |
1,031 | $99 | $160 |
| 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. |
472 | $71 | $135 |
| 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. |
450 | $100 | $200 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
423 | $142 | $165 |
| Annual depression screening | 415 | $21 | $25 |
| 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. |
170 | $86 | $180 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
106 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
104 | $12 | $60 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
89 | $97 | $210 |
| 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. |
72 | $29 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
72 | $34 | $40 |
| 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. |
68 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
55 | $72 | $100 |
| 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. |
54 | $177 | $250 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
52 | $80 | $130 |
| 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. |
48 | $244 | $400 |
| 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. |
46 | $177 | $350 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $129 | $206 |
| 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. |
43 | $137 | $215 |
| 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. |
40 | $140 | $310 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
38 | $59 | $130 |
| 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. |
35 | $146 | $400 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
30 | $44 | $200 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
30 | $85 | $165 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
26 | $37 | $80 |
| 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. |
23 | $180 | $270 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
21 | $172 | $600 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
21 | $43 | $55 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
19 | $7 | $60 |
| 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. |
18 | $33 | $55 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $34 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
11 | $99 | $270 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
11 | $99 | $330 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
43.2% medium
56.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,255
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,465/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
79
Companies
543
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
$10,232 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,477
2023
$1,695
2022
$1,264
2021
$1,014
2020
$1,356
2019
$1,697
2018
$1,751
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$393
Amgen Inc.
$140
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$131
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Abbott Laboratories
$69
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$48
Lundbeck LLC
$44
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$35
Nevro Corp.
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
PFIZER INC.
$30
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Grifols USA, LLC
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,023
AbbVie Inc.
$930
ABBVIE INC.
$833
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$654
Abbott Laboratories
$405
Allergan, Inc.
$368
Lilly USA, LLC
$337
PFIZER INC.
$332
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$317
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$258
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$204
AbbVie, Inc.
$188
Genentech USA, Inc.
$170
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$170
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$169
Boston Scientific Corporation
$166
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$154
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$127
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$122
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$118
Novo Nordisk Inc
$114
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$109
Radius Health, Inc.
$104
Allergan Inc.
$96
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$73
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$64
Nevro Corp.
$63
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$62
Exact Sciences Corporation
$60
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$55
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Phadia US Inc.
$53
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$51
Eisai Inc.
$49
Grifols USA, LLC
$46
Lundbeck LLC
$44
Horizon Pharma plc
$41
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$35
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$26
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$26
Hologic, LLC
$24
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
SK Life Science, Inc.
$23
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$23
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$22
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$22
Almatica Pharma LLC
$20
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$20
Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Corium, LLC
$16
Axonics, Inc.
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Bioventus LLC
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$15
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$14
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$6
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
868
Per 100K population
103.5
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Bukont is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of CA 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. Bukont experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bukont performed 3,000 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. Bukont receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bukont received a total of $10,255 from 79 companies across 543 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. Bukont's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Bukont's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Bukont) 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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