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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jonathan Seckler, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
660 GLADES RD, Boca Raton, FL 33431
5613389992
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1063456127 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. Seckler 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. Seckler

Dr. Jonathan Seckler is a cardiovascular disease in Boca Raton, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Seckler performed 16,581 Medicare services across 9,088 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Seckler received a total of $2,831 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Seckler 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 3% volume in FL$ $2,831 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
16,581
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for cardiovascular disease
9,088
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~873 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead3,139$11$29
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)2,588$95$250
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test1,452$43$109
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec1,217$29$79
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose1,172$88$334
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days1,088$21$52
Echocardiogram, transthoracic928$151$413
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect587$346$945
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician546$50$143
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)380$137$357
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow355$120$304
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity342$64$148
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days309$18$44
EKG interpretation and report301$7$9
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days293$23$60
Injection of drug or substance into vein196$30$76
Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit)194$1$5
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous190$14$37
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional169$15$37
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional168$21$53
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days135$20$53
Initial hospital admission, high complexity127$139$333
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)112$154$413
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity103$218$537
New patient office visit (45-59 min)85$122$321
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity57$98$244
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system51$61$158
Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin50$3,412$8,246
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers48$122$312
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional45$16$42
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system42$43$109
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts34$162$394
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers17$81$224
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts17$95$266
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)17$65$176
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity15$107$218
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow12$174$548
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.
11.1% high complexity
19.6% medium
69.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,831
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $404/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in FL for cardiovascular disease
13
Companies
67
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
$2,742 (96.8%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$90 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$514
2023
$321
2022
$567
2021
$149
2020
$618
2019
$262
2018
$402

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,149
Abbott Laboratories
$647
Amgen Inc.
$216
Philips North America LLC
$171
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$165
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$160
Welch Allyn
$90
PFIZER INC.
$79
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$35
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 71.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (7999) SRC Undivided · (CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · AVEIR · Advisa · CONFIRM RX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Confirm Rx · ELI 250c · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · JOT DX · Livalo · MICRA · QUADRA ALLURE MP · Repatha · VYNDAQEL · 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $17 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
264
Per 100K population
17.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Seckler is a electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Seckler experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Seckler performed 3,139 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Seckler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Seckler received a total of $2,831 from 13 companies across 67 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. Seckler's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Boca Raton?
Dr. Seckler's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Seckler) 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 →