Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lisa Whims-Squires, D.O

Pulmonary Disease · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1305 SOUTH FT. HARRISON AVE., Clearwater, FL 33756
7274669847
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1831133446 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. Whims-Squires 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. Whims-Squires

Dr. Lisa Whims-Squires is a pulmonary disease in Clearwater, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Whims-Squires performed 1,198 Medicare services across 1,062 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Whims-Squires received a total of $9,162 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 362 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. Whims-Squires 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 48% volume in FL$ $9,162 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,198
Medicare services
Top 48% in FL for pulmonary disease
1,062
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~63 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 (30-39 min)454$90$230
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)268$63$155
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort118$34$250
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)93$96$650
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)58$93$650
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)46$137$310
New patient office visit (45-59 min)38$120$355
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)32$142$450
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases29$7$80
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout28$10$80
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration20$8$80
New patient office visit (30-44 min)14$77$230
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 ↗
$9,162
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,309/year across 7 years
Top 22% in FL for pulmonary disease
31
Companies
362
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
$6,050 (66.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$3,100 (33.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,998
2023
$2,063
2022
$1,988
2021
$769
2020
$832
2019
$663
2018
$847

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,316
Philips North America LLC
$1,024
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$982
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$806
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$802
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$539
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$417
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$344
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$287
UCB, Inc.
$224
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$215
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$166
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$143
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$112
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$111
Eisai Inc.
$89
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$69
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
Resmed Corp
$45
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$34
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$31
Inogen, Inc.
$30
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
3B Medical, Inc.
$21
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Shionogi Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6299) DreamWear · (8269) DreamStation Cpap · (8874) InCourage · AIR 11 · AIRSENSE · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ASMANEX · Adempas · BELSOMRA · BREO · BREZTRI · Dayvigo · DreamStat Cpap Auto · FASENRA · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · Fetroja · HORIZANT · Horizant · InogenOne · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LUMRYZ · LUNA · Lunoa 1 0 · NIOX VERO · Neupro · OFEV · OPSUMIT · Obstructive Sleep Apnea Device or Hospital Respiratory Equipment · QUVIVIQ · SPIRIVA · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · Sunosi · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Trilogy 100 · WAKIX · Wakix · XYREM · XYWAV · Xyrem · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZolpiMist
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 (66%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $765 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
89
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT 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. Whims-Squires is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Whims-Squires experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Whims-Squires performed 454 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. Whims-Squires receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Whims-Squires received a total of $9,162 from 31 companies across 362 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. Whims-Squires's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Clearwater?
Dr. Whims-Squires's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Whims-Squires) 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 →