Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Annet Falchook, MD

Neurology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1050 NW 15TH ST STE 216A, Boca Raton, FL 33486
5613388492
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1770658882 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Falchook 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. Falchook

Dr. Annet Falchook is a neurology specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Falchook performed 15,375 Medicare services across 1,798 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Falchook received a total of $2,215 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Falchook 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 7% volume in FL $2,215 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
15,375
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for neurology
1,798
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~809 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
12,915 $5 $7
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.
692 $98 $150
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
482 $78 $125
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.
329 $138 $199
Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests
A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles.
190 $139 $205
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 171 $165 $250
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
97 $302 $416
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems
An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns.
96 $4 $6
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.
63 $69 $100
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
52 $351 $500
Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides.
47 $137 $200
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.
46 $127 $200
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
37 $69 $100
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
32 $151 $213
Health risk assessment administration and interpretation
This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results.
27 $2 $3
Nerve conduction studies, 11-12
A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies.
25 $199 $300
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
25 $38 $75
Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies
A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function.
18 $170 $250
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
17 $103 $150
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes 14 $219 $306
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,215
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $316/year across 7 years
Top 49% in FL for neurology
25
Companies
89
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
$2,215 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$299
2023
$650
2022
$455
2021
$136
2020
$148
2019
$367
2018
$159

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$436
ARGENX US, INC.
$385
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$216
Lilly USA, LLC
$212
US WorldMeds, LLC
$204
Amgen Inc.
$122
Allergan, Inc.
$94
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$65
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$58
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Allergan Inc.
$45
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$40
UCB, Inc.
$32
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Biogen, Inc.
$28
MDD US Operations, LLC
$26
PFIZER INC.
$23
Brainsway USA INC
$23
Cala Health, Inc.
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$20
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Grifols USA, LLC
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMYVID · APOKYN · Aimovig · BOTOX · Brainsway Deep TMS · CALA TRIO · DAXXIFY · EMGALITY · INGREZZA · MYOBLOC · NURTEC ODT · ONGENTYS · ONPATTRO · QULIPTA · RYTARY · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · Xadago · Xembify · Xeomin
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.

Equivalent to $14 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
148
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Falchook is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Falchook experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Falchook performed 12,915 botox injection, per unit 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. Falchook receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Falchook received a total of $2,215 from 25 companies across 89 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. Falchook's costs compare to other neurologists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Falchook's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Falchook) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →