Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Hilleren, M.D.

Body Imaging Physician · Cocoa Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
3217997111
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1871501791 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. Hilleren 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. Hilleren

Dr. David Hilleren is a body imaging physician in Cocoa Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hilleren performed 5,732 Medicare services across 3,848 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hilleren received a total of $137 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in body imaging physician. 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. Hilleren 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▲ 5,732 Medicare services$ $137 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,732
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in FL for body imaging physician
3,848
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~302 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)1,795$0$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view751$7$32
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast300$31$145
Screening mammography279$123$251
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)230$52$105
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)171$41$105
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast152$67$309
3d radiographic procedure152$7$51
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast123$65$296
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts118$107$309
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast88$68$317
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers87$16$81
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast83$92$246
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast75$36$172
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast73$95$245
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity59$20$102
Chest X-ray, 2 views57$21$66
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast56$70$191
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen54$27$142
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view50$7$31
Ct scan of chest with contrast49$41$201
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast47$65$302
Knee X-ray, 3 views42$7$34
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function41$19$88
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast39$66$305
Mri scan of brain without contrast37$56$254
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing37$30$124
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers35$27$133
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast34$36$164
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity32$26$124
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views31$22$79
Ct scan of leg without contrast31$37$171
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views29$9$41
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen27$21$104
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue26$18$101
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views25$7$30
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast24$84$345
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views23$7$30
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views21$7$30
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast21$73$321
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast20$178$250
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views20$6$31
Foot X-ray, 3+ views20$7$28
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast20$80$353
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views19$23$92
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast18$35$168
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow17$31$145
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast16$83$412
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening15$49$175
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views15$6$31
Ct scan of face without contrast14$31$166
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views14$7$34
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast14$52$233
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views13$25$68
Ct scan of arm without contrast13$38$174
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views12$6$29
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus12$22$80
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis12$26$128
CT scan of chest, without contrast11$44$273
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views11$5$31
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina11$25$117
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes11$10$110
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 2021 ↗
$137
Total received (2019-2021)
Avg $69/year across 2 years
Bottom 42% in FL for body imaging physician
2
Companies
2
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
$137 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$35
2019
$102

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$102
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CLEVIPREX · XARELTO
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.

Equivalent to $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Body Imaging Physicians within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
CAPE CANAVERAL 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 2021
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. Hilleren is a mixed practice 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. Hilleren experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hilleren performed 1,795 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Hilleren receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hilleren received a total of $137 from 2 companies across 2 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. Hilleren's costs compare to other body imaging physicians in Cocoa Beach?
Dr. Hilleren's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Hilleren) 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 →