Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joshua Light, MD
Otology & Neurotology Physician · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Light
Dr. Joshua Light is an otology & neurotology physician in Boynton Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Light performed 6,371 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Light received a total of $15,465 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Light 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$15,465 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 | 81501 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,371
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for otology & neurotology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
2,185 | $3 | $10 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
1,320 | $7 | $25 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
528 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
450 | $66 | $160 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
383 | $148 | $410 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
244 | $28 | $105 |
| 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. |
227 | $94 | $230 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
179 | $75 | $230 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
120 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
117 | $118 | $350 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
100 | $106 | $500 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
88 | $23 | $76 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
54 | $101 | $260 |
| CT scan of head, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the brain and skull. This specific scan is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
38 | $120 | $500 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
35 | $167 | $468 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
33 | $257 | $733 |
| Inner ear fluid canal incision with drug infusion A surgical procedure involving an incision into the fluid-filled canal of the inner ear followed by the infusion of medication. |
30 | $189 | $1,000 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
30 | $33 | $105 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
29 | $41 | $100 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
25 | $32 | $90 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
25 | $87 | $400 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
25 | $8 | $45 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
25 | $68 | $200 |
| Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation | 24 | $91 | $242 |
| VEMP testing of lower inner ear nerve branch A diagnostic test that evaluates the function of the lower branch of the inner ear nerve. The procedure includes interpretation of the results and a written report. |
22 | $62 | $180 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
21 | $101 | $250 |
| Complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the intricate removal of accumulated skin debris and the drainage of fluid from the mastoid cavity. |
14 | $154 | $482 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.5% high complexity
18.9% medium
80.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,209/year across 7 years
Top 24% in FL for otology & neurotology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
86
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,151
2023
$446
2022
$254
2021
$9,644
2020
$183
2019
$300
2018
$3,486
Payments by company (2024)
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$745
Medtronic, Inc.
$173
GENZYME CORPORATION
$63
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$58
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$55
Stryker Corporation
$21
Glaukos Corporation
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$9,652
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$3,420
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$759
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$342
Acclarent, Inc
$314
Medtronic, Inc.
$309
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$105
ALK-Abello, Inc
$86
Stryker Corporation
$80
GENZYME CORPORATION
$63
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$55
OptiNose US, Inc.
$42
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$39
MED-EL Corporation
$35
Kaleo, Inc.
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$23
PFIZER INC.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Glaukos Corporation
$19
kaleo, Inc.
$19
Olympus America Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIMMUNE · AUVI-Q · Auvi-Q · CIPRODEX · CLARIFIX · Coblation - Tonsil Wands · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · INSPIRE · NUCALA · NUVENT · Odactra · PROCISE Tonsil · PROPEL · RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · Sophono · THROMBIN-JMI · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System · VIVAER STYLUS · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · XPRESS LOPROFILE · Xhance · iDose
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Otology & neurotology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NEUROBEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF THE PALM BEACHES-SOUTH
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Light is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with 20 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. Light experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Light performed 2,185 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Light receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Light received a total of $15,465 from 22 companies across 86 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Light's costs compare to other otology & neurotology physicians in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Light's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Light) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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