Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Stevens, MD

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9711 COMMERCE CENTER CT STE 101, Fort Myers, FL 33908
2399392621
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1952373367 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. Stevens 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. Stevens

Dr. Douglas Stevens is an otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stevens performed 1,134 Medicare services across 867 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stevens received a total of $1,170 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 35 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery 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. Stevens 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ 1,134 Medicare services$ $1,170 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,134
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in FL for otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician
867
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~57 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)342$97$330
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope166$146$494
New patient office visit (45-59 min)159$127$434
Removal of impacted ear wax127$35$139
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)89$65$233
Exam of ear using a microscope79$21$74
Ct scan of face without contrast37$32$124
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope29$107$339
New patient office visit (30-44 min)29$85$293
Complex control of nose bleed21$209$694
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope20$295$951
Reshaping of nasal cartilage13$437$1,795
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue12$122$729
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less11$486$1,646
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 ↗
$1,170
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $167/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in FL for otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician
13
Companies
35
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
$1,170 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$292
2023
$154
2022
$126
2021
$102
2020
$77
2019
$335
2018
$84

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merz North America, Inc.
$284
Aerin Medical Inc.
$143
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$131
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$112
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$103
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$87
Optinose US, Inc.
$77
GENZYME CORPORATION
$76
Stryker Corporation
$68
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$47
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · BOTOX COSMETIC · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES · INC. · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · NUCALA · PROPEL · SINUVA · VIVAER STYLUS · Vivaer RF Stylus · XEOMIN · Xeomin · Xhance
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 $103 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
PARK ROYAL 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. Stevens is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Stevens experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stevens performed 342 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. Stevens receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stevens received a total of $1,170 from 13 companies across 35 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. Stevens's costs compare to other otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physicians in Fort Myers?
Dr. Stevens's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Stevens) 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 →