Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Muehlenbein, MD

Radiation Oncology · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
14551 HOPE CENTER LOOP STE 100, Fort Myers, FL 33912
2399362316
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1417941980 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. Muehlenbein 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. Muehlenbein

Dr. Stephen Muehlenbein is a radiation oncology specialist in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Muehlenbein performed 35,484 Medicare services across 10,144 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Muehlenbein received a total of $17 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Muehlenbein 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 ▲ Top 7% volume in FL $17 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 113278 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
35,484
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for radiation oncology
10,144
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,774 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 17,021 $0 $1
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 8,451 $0 $2
Bone density scan (DEXA) 2,897 $37 $68
Chest X-ray, 2 views 1,159 $24 $81
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 538 $48 $85
Screening mammography 534 $120 $254
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 424 $82 $260
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 358 $42 $231
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 347 $128 $436
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 257 $67 $241
Chest X-ray, 1 view 234 $7 $34
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 230 $57 $238
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 167 $42 $75
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 161 $86 $330
CT scan of chest, without contrast 158 $103 $437
Measurement of liver stiffness 144 $20 $88
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 140 $71 $283
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 134 $68 $246
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 131 $57 $187
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 124 $72 $269
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 106 $93 $254
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 94 $120 $319
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 92 $80 $268
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 92 $84 $239
Ultrasound scan of scrotum 85 $68 $252
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 71 $134 $342
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 61 $137 $343
Echocardiogram, transthoracic 60 $89 $319
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 55 $20 $70
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 53 $274 $1,831
Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis 50 $34 $197
Knee X-ray, 3 views 47 $29 $95
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 46 $34 $130
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 46 $103 $187
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 45 $97 $1,330
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 45 $230 $1,135
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 43 $34 $97
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 43 $186 $917
Ct scan of face without contrast 40 $97 $408
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 40 $28 $111
Ct scan of chest with contrast 37 $103 $757
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 37 $31 $74
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 36 $34 $96
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 34 $24 $76
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 32 $75 $766
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 32 $118 $891
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 30 $23 $92
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 28 $36 $198
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 26 $27 $80
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 26 $110 $1,116
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 20 $67 $325
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 20 $165 $2,536
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 20 $157 $411
Complete x-ray of body bones 19 $73 $279
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 18 $198 $1,035
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 18 $25 $90
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 18 $91 $1,190
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 18 $29 $83
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 16 $23 $81
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 16 $117 $1,223
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 15 $112 $336
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 14 $38 $128
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 14 $27 $86
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 13 $169 $884
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 13 $31 $104
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 13 $230 $469
Technetium tc-99m sulfur colloid, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 20 millicuries 12 $65 $96
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast 11 $124 $158
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 11 $392 $1,439
Mri scan of brain without contrast 11 $108 $1,202
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 11 $34 $125
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 11 $17 $99
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast 11 $142 $782
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.
0.2% high complexity
81.9% medium
18.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2020 ↗
$17
Total received (2020-2020)
Bottom 6% in FL for radiation oncology
1
Company
1
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
$17 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$17

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
MAGNETOM Lumina
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 $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
131
Per 100K population
16.5
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
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 2020
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. Muehlenbein is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Muehlenbein experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Muehlenbein performed 17,021 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. Muehlenbein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Muehlenbein received a total of $17 from 1 company across 1 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. Muehlenbein's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Fort Myers?
Dr. Muehlenbein's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Muehlenbein) 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 →