Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Bentze, DO
Family Medicine · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Bentze 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 →
Are you Dr. Bentze?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Bentze
Dr. Michael Bentze is a family medicine specialist in Bradenton, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bentze performed 5,489 Medicare services across 4,347 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bentze received a total of $941 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Bentze 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in FL
$941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 9174 | 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 ↗5,489
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for family medicine
4,347
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,023 | $83 | $218 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
488 | $8 | $14 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
434 | $10 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
409 | $13 | $38 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
366 | $8 | $22 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
355 | $16 | $48 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
299 | $3 | $9 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
257 | $126 | $235 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
236 | $10 | $28 |
| Annual depression screening | 224 | $18 | $36 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
177 | $9 | $25 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
158 | $25 | $71 |
| 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. |
117 | $58 | $150 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
114 | $29 | $81 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
109 | $19 | $51 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
70 | $6 | $14 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
70 | $5 | $14 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
62 | $15 | $43 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
55 | $10 | $51 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 51 | $18 | $53 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
45 | $13 | $39 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
43 | $14 | $42 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
43 | $4 | $13 |
| Iron level test | 41 | $6 | $18 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
41 | $9 | $24 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
40 | $3 | $8 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
39 | $17 | $45 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
34 | $158 | $368 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
30 | $162 | $347 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
16 | $3 | $8 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
16 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $41 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $162 | $336 |
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 ↗$941
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $157/year across 6 years
Top 36% in FL for family medicine
27
Companies
37
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
$930 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$528
2023
$112
2022
$187
2021
$26
2019
$69
2018
$19
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$165
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
ABBVIE INC.
$126
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$69
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25
AbbVie Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Almatica Pharma LLC
$17
Philips North America LLC
$17
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
UCB, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK7) Extended Holter · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BRIUMVI · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · HYQVIA · INGREZZA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · ONPATTRO · QULIPTA · Rystiggo · SHINGRIX · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIRIS · TERIPARATIDE · ULTOMIRIS · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VYEPTI · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZENPEP
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $17 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
360
Per 100K population
86.5
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Bentze is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Bentze experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bentze performed 1,023 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Bentze receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bentze received a total of $941 from 27 companies across 37 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. Bentze's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bradenton?
Dr. Bentze's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Bentze) 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 →
Explore related providers
Specialty guide
Understanding Family Medicine
Common procedures, typical costs, and what industry payments mean in family medicine.
Same specialty & city
Family Medicine Physicians in Bradenton
Browse family medicine physicians in Bradenton ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Family Medicine Physicians in FL
Family medicine physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Family Medicine Physicians in FL
Which FL family medicine physicians receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Silk Road Medical, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Silk Road Medical, Inc.
By company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
By company
ABBVIE INC. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from ABBVIE INC.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology