Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Becker, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
508 JEFFORDS ST, Clearwater, FL 33756
7274437700
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1629151477 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. Becker 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. Becker

Dr. David Becker is a gastroenterology specialist in Clearwater, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Becker performed 725 Medicare services across 642 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Becker received a total of $6,760 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 337 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Becker 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 49% volume in FL $6,760 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 54832 Clear January 31, 2027
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 ↗
725
Medicare services
Top 49% in FL for gastroenterology
642
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~38 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.
201 $89 $216
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.
140 $106 $332
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
103 $53 $459
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.
75 $65 $150
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
65 $208 $834
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
30 $140 $610
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
29 $80 $660
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease.
21 $174 $609
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm
A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length.
19 $99 $1,770
Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps
This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
17 $137 $646
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease.
14 $170 $610
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity
This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods.
11 $80 $216
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 ↗
$6,760
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $966/year across 7 years
Top 26% in FL for gastroenterology
44
Companies
337
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
$6,628 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$132 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,276
2023
$1,637
2022
$716
2021
$299
2020
$334
2019
$790
2018
$1,707

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,044
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$969
ABBVIE INC.
$612
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$564
AbbVie Inc.
$510
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$351
Celgene Corporation
$299
AbbVie, Inc.
$273
PFIZER INC.
$247
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$213
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$212
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$160
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$137
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$127
Celltrion USA Inc.
$112
Covidien LP
$74
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$51
Lilly USA, LLC
$51
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$49
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$40
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Amgen Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$27
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$26
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$24
Ardelyx, Inc.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
UCB, Inc.
$20
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$20
Axonics, Inc.
$19
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$14
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$13
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Ethicon US, LLC
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · APRISO · AVSOLA · Axonics · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Doptelet · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · FERAHEME · GATTEX · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · INTELLIS · INTERSTIM · JARDIANCE · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · MOVANTIK · Mavyret · Monoferric · Motegrity · OCALIVA · OMVOH · Orbera · Ozanimod · PillCam · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Smart Pill · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZYMFENTRA
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $932 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
156
Per 100K population
16.2
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
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. Becker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Becker experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Becker performed 201 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. Becker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Becker received a total of $6,760 from 44 companies across 337 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. Becker's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Clearwater?
Dr. Becker's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Becker) 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 →