Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benjamin Kelley, DO

Otolaryngology · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
701 MANATEE AVE W STE 202, Bradenton, FL 34205
9417482455
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1285059113 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. Kelley 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. Kelley

Dr. Benjamin Kelley is an otolaryngology specialist in Bradenton, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kelley performed 4,001 Medicare services across 959 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kelley received a total of $3,441 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Kelley 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in FL $3,441 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Osteopathic Physician 15670 Clear March 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,001
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for otolaryngology
959
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~333 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
Allergy skin test 1,120 $3 $8
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 1,120 $6 $16
Allergy immunotherapy preparation 450 $11 $29
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 410 $91 $254
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 242 $141 $373
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections 182 $8 $23
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 127 $114 $333
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 75 $65 $179
Removal of impacted ear wax 70 $32 $96
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 65 $81 $217
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 34 $132 $357
Exam of ear using a microscope 33 $19 $56
Ct scan of face without contrast 21 $94 $259
Dilation of canal between middle ear and throat (eustachian tube) on both sides of body, using endoscope inserted through nose 19 $2,162 $4,911
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 17 $91 $271
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 16 $68 $224
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 ↗
$3,441
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $573/year across 6 years
Top 25% in FL for otolaryngology
20
Companies
64
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
$3,441 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,315
2023
$142
2022
$241
2021
$954
2020
$46
2019
$743

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,372
Acclarent, Inc
$531
Medtronic, Inc.
$299
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$286
OptiNose US, Inc.
$178
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$125
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$98
Optinose US, Inc.
$93
Cochlear Americas
$77
Neurent Medical Limited
$74
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$71
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$40
Kaleo, Inc.
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$31
PhotoniCare Inc
$27
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
Aerin Medical Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · AUVI-Q · COCHLEAR NUCLEUS CI632 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · LATERA · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · Nucleus · OtoSight Middle Ear Scope · PROPEL · PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM · Ryaltris · SCOPIS ENT · SPIROX - LATERA · Superion · TruDi NAV Cable · VIVAER STYLUS · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · XPRESS LOPROFILE · Xhance
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 $86 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
9.9
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
SUNCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
4.2 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. Kelley is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Kelley experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kelley performed 1,120 allergy skin test 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. Kelley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kelley received a total of $3,441 from 20 companies across 64 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. Kelley's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Bradenton?
Dr. Kelley's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Kelley) 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 →