Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Samuel Wakim, D.D.S.

Dentist · Clermont, FL
Low-engagement
1927 S HWY 27, Clermont, FL 34711
3524328269
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1740331925 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Wakim 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. Wakim

Dr. Samuel Wakim is a dentist in Clermont, FL, with 19 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wakim received a total of $3,088 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dentist. 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. Wakim is 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$ $3,088 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,088
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $441/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for dentist
17
Companies
90
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
$3,088 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$533
2023
$544
2022
$968
2021
$305
2020
$144
2019
$95
2018
$499

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Align Technology, Inc.
$961
Straumann USA LLC
$810
Sonendo Inc
$366
OraPharma, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$296
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$211
Implant Direct Sybron International LLC
$103
Nobel Biocare USA
$59
Midmark Corporation
$52
Henry Schein, Inc.
$51
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$46
Patterson Companies, Inc.
$36
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$27
VOCO America Inc.
$20
Kulzer, LLC
$17
GC America Inc.
$12
3M Company
$11
Ultradent Products Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 69.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8018) Zoom Lamps · (8021) Zoom Kits · 2G A1 · ARESTIN · Airflos&PTB Combos · Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative Materials · G-AENIAL · GentleWave Console · Invisalign · LEGACY SYSTEM · NOBELACTIVE · OSSIX · OSSIX PLUS · SureSmile Aligners · Surefil SDR flow · TPH Spectra Universal Composite Restorative Low Viscosity · TSV NG Surgical · VENUS PEARL PLT REFILL 20X0 · VOCO Profluorid Varnish
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 5% for dentist in FL.

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Geographic Context

Dentists within 10 mi
319
Per 100K population
80.0
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Wakim is a dentist, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 5%), 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

Does Dr. Wakim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wakim received a total of $3,088 from 17 companies across 90 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Wakim) 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 ↗, 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 →