Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frederick Burford, D.O.
Family Medicine · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Burford
Dr. Frederick Burford is a family medicine specialist in Fort Myers, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burford performed 3,155 Medicare services across 2,501 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burford received a total of $9,431 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 561 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Burford 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 10% volume in FL
$9,431 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 5829 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,155
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for family medicine
2,501
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~166 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
388 | $83 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
259 | $8 | $17 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
223 | $8 | $16 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
212 | $10 | $21 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
211 | $13 | $27 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
209 | $64 | $187 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
203 | $16 | $34 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
192 | $6 | $13 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
173 | $131 | $267 |
| Annual depression screening | 151 | $19 | $38 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
149 | $4 | $9 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
140 | $2 | $4 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
96 | $10 | $19 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
62 | $3 | $6 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
48 | $19 | $39 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
35 | $10 | $31 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
34 | $9 | $18 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
33 | $8 | $16 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
32 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
32 | $5 | $10 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
31 | $32 | $64 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
29 | $283 | $577 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
22 | $15 | $30 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
21 | $14 | $29 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
21 | $223 | $570 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
20 | $29 | $59 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
19 | $30 | $64 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
18 | $72 | $143 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 17 | $18 | $37 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
17 | $155 | $420 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
16 | $25 | $52 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
14 | $13 | $27 |
| Iron level test | 14 | $6 | $13 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
14 | $9 | $17 |
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 ↗$9,431
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,347/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for family medicine
62
Companies
561
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
$9,125 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$306 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,351
2023
$1,308
2022
$1,620
2021
$1,863
2020
$1,135
2019
$750
2018
$1,403
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,007
Lilly USA, LLC
$655
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$645
Novo Nordisk Inc
$582
Amgen Inc.
$566
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$515
PFIZER INC.
$493
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$391
AbbVie Inc.
$362
ABBVIE INC.
$311
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$252
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$219
Mannkind Corporation
$216
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$206
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$193
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$177
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$174
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$172
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$169
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$163
MannKind Corporation
$159
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$119
Boston Scientific Corporation
$119
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$108
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$87
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$85
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$75
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Shire North American Group Inc
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$63
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Allergan, Inc.
$54
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$47
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
Abbott Laboratories
$39
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$37
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$33
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$27
ConvaTec Inc.
$26
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Tris Pharma Inc
$19
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$19
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$18
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$18
Almatica Pharma LLC
$18
Eisai Inc.
$17
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 24.5% of total payments
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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 (97%) 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 family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $299 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
402
Per 100K population
50.7
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Burford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Burford experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burford performed 388 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. Burford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burford received a total of $9,431 from 62 companies across 561 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. Burford's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Fort Myers?
Dr. Burford's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Burford) 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 →
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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.
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