Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Powell, MD
Otolaryngology · Brandon, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Powell
Dr. Scott Powell is an otolaryngology specialist in Brandon, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Powell performed 4,419 Medicare services across 1,206 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Powell received a total of $41,147 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 270 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. Powell 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 14% volume in FL
$41,147 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,419
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for otolaryngology
1,206
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~233 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 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. |
1,748 | $3 | $10 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
1,145 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
357 | $88 | $230 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
212 | $8 | $30 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
202 | $138 | $409 |
| 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. |
131 | $116 | $350 |
| 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. |
94 | $59 | $160 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
68 | $92 | $260 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
55 | $25 | $105 |
| 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. |
47 | $268 | $743 |
| 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. |
43 | $78 | $230 |
| 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. |
38 | $101 | $500 |
| Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function. |
30 | $155 | $362 |
| Voice and resonance analysis Evaluation of how voice and resonance are produced. This procedure assesses the mechanics of sound generation without specifying a clinical purpose. |
30 | $86 | $150 |
| 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 | $30 | $105 |
| Voice box function study A test to evaluate how the voice box is functioning. This procedure assesses the mechanical and physiological performance of the larynx. |
27 | $65 | $160 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
17 | $13 | $45 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
16 | $8 | $45 |
| Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation | 16 | $87 | $242 |
| 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. |
16 | $65 | $200 |
| Speech and language therapy Treatment for disorders affecting speech, language, voice, communication, and hearing processing. |
15 | $59 | $138 |
| 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. |
15 | $60 | $180 |
| 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. |
15 | $31 | $90 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
15 | $84 | $400 |
| 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. |
14 | $96 | $250 |
| Endoscopic control of nosebleed A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area. |
12 | $169 | $540 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
11 | $34 | $150 |
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 ↗$41,147
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,878/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for otolaryngology
36
Companies
270
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
$16,981 (41.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,515 (35.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,651 (23.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,259
2023
$11,310
2022
$2,767
2021
$7,900
2020
$5,918
2019
$11,168
2018
$825
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
OptiNose US, Inc.
$11,167
Neurent Medical Limited
$10,966
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,502
Optinose US, Inc.
$5,146
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$2,639
Acclarent, Inc
$1,418
Stryker Corporation
$794
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$727
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$470
Aerin Medical Inc.
$396
GENZYME CORPORATION
$395
Medtronic, Inc.
$236
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$159
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$158
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$135
ALK-Abello, Inc
$133
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$95
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$93
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$62
kaleo, Inc.
$61
Kaleo, Inc.
$53
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$37
Ethicon US, LLC
$33
Circassia Inc.
$24
Egalet US Inc
$23
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Hologic, LLC
$13
Watermark Medical, Inc.
$12
Covidien LP
$11
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 67.2% 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 (41%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for otolaryngology in FL.
Equivalent to $931 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Powell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 19 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. Powell experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Powell performed 1,748 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. Powell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Powell received a total of $41,147 from 36 companies across 270 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. Powell's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Brandon?
Dr. Powell's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Powell) 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 →
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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.
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