Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Semhar Mekonen, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3165 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD BLDG B, Clearwater, FL 33761
7272589143
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1205357654 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. Mekonen 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. Mekonen

Dr. Semhar Mekonen is a pediatric nurse practitioner in Clearwater, FL, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mekonen performed 418 Medicare services across 257 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mekonen received a total of $6,319 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric nurse practitioner. 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. Mekonen 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 48% volume in FL$ $6,319 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
418
Medicare services
Top 48% in FL for pediatric nurse practitioner
257
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~52 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14182$3$12
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)73$56$219
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 142$26$130
Skin biopsy, tangential37$47$190
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)30$41$144
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth25$31$105
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-1418$58$217
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$74$333
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 ↗
$6,319
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,580/year across 4 years
Top 2% in FL for pediatric nurse practitioner
29
Companies
169
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
$6,319 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,216
2023
$1,583
2022
$1,856
2021
$1,664

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$936
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$805
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$608
Journey Medical Corporation
$554
Allergan, Inc.
$332
Amgen Inc.
$322
GENZYME CORPORATION
$317
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$303
Lilly USA, LLC
$287
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$284
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$238
PFIZER INC.
$199
AbbVie Inc.
$168
UCB, Inc.
$160
EPI Health, LLC
$147
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$135
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$92
Incyte Corporation
$78
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$37
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$37
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$32
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$31
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$27
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$20
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$20
Almirall LLC
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 37.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARAZLO · Absorica LD · BOTOX · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Erivedge · IDACIO · ILUMYA · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · Otezla · POTELIGEO · Poteligeo · Puraply Antimicrobial · QBREXZA · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Winlevi
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 2% for pediatric nurse practitioner in FL.

Equivalent to $1,512 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners within 10 mi
265
Per 100K population
27.6
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL
2.8 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. Mekonen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%).

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. Mekonen experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mekonen performed 182 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Mekonen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mekonen received a total of $6,319 from 29 companies across 169 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. Mekonen's costs compare to other pediatric nurse practitioners in Clearwater?
Dr. Mekonen's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Mekonen) 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 →