Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Donald McAlpine, MD
Pulmonary Disease · Cape Coral, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. McAlpine 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. McAlpine
Dr. Donald McAlpine is a pulmonary disease specialist in Cape Coral, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McAlpine performed 4,226 Medicare services across 2,720 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McAlpine received a total of $15,575 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 683 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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. McAlpine 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 9% volume in FL
$15,575 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 | 68202 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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
Medicare Utilization ↗4,226
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for pulmonary disease
2,720
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~211 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. |
1,650 | $94 | $264 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
434 | $65 | $165 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
335 | $33 | $89 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
335 | $43 | $115 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
277 | $31 | $80 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
152 | $8 | $17 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
92 | $107 | $273 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
87 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
85 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
82 | $129 | $347 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
67 | $133 | $370 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
66 | $41 | $105 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
65 | $13 | $27 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
59 | $21 | $55 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
57 | $16 | $34 |
| 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. |
46 | $66 | $187 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $97 | $248 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
33 | $10 | $19 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
33 | $9 | $18 |
| 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. |
30 | $17 | $34 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
26 | $2 | $4 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
26 | $26 | $69 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
22 | $3 | $6 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $176 | $458 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $65 | $177 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
17 | $38 | $79 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $142 | $362 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
15 | $15 | $30 |
| Lung airway biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung airways using a flexible tube with a camera. The sample is examined to check for disease or abnormalities. |
14 | $127 | $721 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
12 | $209 | $568 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
11 | $20 | $529 |
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 ↗$15,575
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,225/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for pulmonary disease
57
Companies
683
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
$12,173 (78.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,401 (21.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,131
2023
$5,443
2022
$1,679
2021
$1,933
2020
$1,292
2019
$1,680
2018
$1,417
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,361
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,778
Grifols USA, LLC
$1,616
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,587
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,468
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$862
Insmed, Inc.
$550
United Therapeutics Corporation
$403
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$298
Novo Nordisk Inc
$293
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$221
Lilly USA, LLC
$188
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$159
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$146
GENZYME CORPORATION
$141
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$131
Electromed, Inc.
$130
Amgen Inc.
$130
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Insulet Corporation
$122
Genentech USA, Inc.
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$105
Shire North American Group Inc
$102
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$102
Dexcom, Inc.
$100
Baxter Healthcare
$94
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$83
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$77
Abbott Laboratories
$69
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$67
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$47
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$42
Resmed Corp
$41
Genentech, Inc.
$40
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$40
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$30
Mallinckrodt LLC
$29
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$26
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$17
DEXCOM, INC.
$15
LIFESCAN, INC.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.4% of total 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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $369 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
CAPE CORAL 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. McAlpine is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of FL peers, 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. McAlpine experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McAlpine performed 1,650 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. McAlpine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McAlpine received a total of $15,575 from 57 companies across 683 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. McAlpine's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Cape Coral?
Dr. McAlpine's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. McAlpine) 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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