Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Appelbaum, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Atlantis, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Appelbaum
Dr. Jason Appelbaum is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Atlantis, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Appelbaum performed 3,630 Medicare services across 2,368 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Appelbaum received a total of $66,338 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 310 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Appelbaum is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in FL
$66,338 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 144483 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,630
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,368
Unique beneficiaries
$114
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
490 | $21 | $165 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
467 | $29 | $192 |
| 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. |
412 | $96 | $662 |
| 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. |
401 | $11 | $76 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
135 | $85 | $543 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
135 | $2 | $15 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
130 | $69 | $456 |
| 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. |
117 | $142 | $927 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
111 | $824 | $5,446 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 106 | $178 | $1,150 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
93 | $36 | $256 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
88 | $267 | $1,712 |
| 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. |
78 | $128 | $873 |
| Heart catheterization to identify abnormal heart rhythm A tube is inserted into the heart chambers to record electrical activity and locate the source of an irregular heartbeat. |
77 | $233 | $1,486 |
| 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. |
72 | $88 | $564 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
69 | $6 | $37 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
67 | $60 | $406 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
66 | $267 | $1,714 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
62 | $21 | $134 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
62 | $659 | $4,330 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
61 | $14 | $90 |
| 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. |
46 | $36 | $280 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
44 | $76 | $487 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
36 | $52 | $383 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
33 | $728 | $4,669 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
30 | $145 | $924 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
29 | $402 | $2,873 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
21 | $755 | $5,091 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
20 | $38 | $279 |
| 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 | $51 | $472 |
| 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. |
17 | $97 | $605 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
12 | $77 | $488 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
12 | $485 | $3,258 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
12 | $58 | $404 |
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.
23.4% high complexity
7.8% medium
68.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$66,338
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,477/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for cardiovascular disease
24
Companies
310
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$26,160 (39.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,029 (34.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,225 (24.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$924 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$24,020
2023
$5,912
2022
$1,406
2021
$1,064
2020
$2,435
2019
$16,608
2018
$14,892
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$21,124
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$14,006
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$12,241
Boston Scientific Corporation
$8,351
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,567
Abbott Laboratories
$2,137
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,499
ATRICURE, INC.
$978
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$497
Philips North America LLC
$369
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$290
AtriCure, Inc.
$265
GE HEALTHCARE
$218
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$186
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$155
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$142
PFIZER INC.
$94
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$86
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$26
CHIESI USA, INC.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Terumo Medical Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(BK5) Azurion 5 M20 · (CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (P84) IGT Devices Systems · AMPLATZER AMULET · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allia · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · BodyGuardian · CARDIOBLATE CRYOFLEX · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Cios Alpha · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · Fortify Assura · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MODELS · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Micra · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Optimizer · Paceart · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · REVEAL LINQ · RHYTHMIA · SELECTSECURE · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Soundstar · THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH · TYRX · Thermocool SF · VADO · VISITAG SURPOINT External Processing Unit · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 →
The majority of payments (39%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $1,827 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
165
Per 100K population
10.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Appelbaum is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of FL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Appelbaum experienced with remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Appelbaum performed 490 remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days 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. Appelbaum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Appelbaum received a total of $66,338 from 24 companies across 310 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. Appelbaum's costs compare to other cardiologists in Atlantis?
Dr. Appelbaum's average Medicare payment per service is $114. 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. Appelbaum) 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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