Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erik Wells, APRN

Registered Nurse · Brandon, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2020 TOWN CENTER BLVD STE B, Brandon, FL 33511
8133151500
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1528509312 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. Wells 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. Wells

Dr. Erik Wells is a registered nurse in Brandon, FL, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wells performed 412 Medicare services across 275 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wells received a total of $3,116 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in registered nurse. 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. Wells 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.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 21% volume in FL$ $3,116 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
412
Medicare services
Top 21% in FL for registered nurse
275
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~46 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)105$54$186
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)99$68$273
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection84$0$2
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle35$8$41
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza33$62$184
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)24$16$41
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)16$113$366
Annual wellness visit, follow-up16$107$291
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 ↗
$3,116
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $779/year across 4 years
Top 7% in FL for registered nurse
40
Companies
170
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
$3,116 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18
2023
$882
2022
$1,130
2021
$1,085

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$342
PFIZER INC.
$246
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$224
Lilly USA, LLC
$198
ABBVIE INC.
$184
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$181
AbbVie Inc.
$180
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$146
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
Amgen Inc.
$106
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$105
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$66
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$65
Genentech USA, Inc.
$55
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$55
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$50
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$48
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$47
Exact Sciences Corporation
$43
Eisai Inc.
$42
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$35
Abbott Laboratories
$34
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$21
SI-BONE, INC.
$20
VBI Vaccine (Delaware) Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Corcept Therapeutics
$16
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$13
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$13
VistaPharm, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for registered nurse in FL.

Equivalent to $756 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Registered Nurses within 10 mi
565
Per 100K population
37.9
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Wells is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%).

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. Wells experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wells performed 105 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Wells receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wells received a total of $3,116 from 40 companies across 170 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. Wells's costs compare to other registered nurses in Brandon?
Dr. Wells's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Wells) 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 →