Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tammara Bezanson, APRN

Physician Assistant · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12700 CREEKSIDE LN, Fort Myers, FL 33919
2396007808
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1598752586 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Bezanson

Dr. Tammara Bezanson is a physician assistant in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bezanson performed 1,435 Medicare services across 868 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bezanson received a total of $2,133 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Bezanson 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 13% volume in FL $2,133 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,435
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for physician assistant
868
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~72 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
 279 $8 $17
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
 165 $10 $21
Free T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning.
 156 $17 $34
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
 153 $9 $18
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
 152 $16 $34
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
 132 $10 $19
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
 129 $13 $27
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.
 116 $6 $12
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
 116 $5 $10
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
 37 $29 $59
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 ↗
$2,133
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $533/year across 4 years
Top 18% in FL for physician assistant
33
Companies
112
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
$2,133 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$726
2023
$535
2022
$324
2021
$549

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$299
ABBVIE INC.
$201
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$182
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$135
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$113
Dexcom, Inc.
$99
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$87
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$67
Corcept Therapeutics
$63
DEXCOM, INC.
$63
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$58
LIFESCAN, INC.
$58
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Lilly USA, LLC
$47
LifeScan, Inc.
$43
Embecta Corp.
$41
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$39
AbbVie Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$35
Radius Health, Inc.
$33
Insulet Corporation
$28
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$13
VistaPharm, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BD Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle · Crysvita · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · NEXLETOL · NOCDURNA · ONETOUCH VERIO FLEX · Omnipod · OneTouch Verio Reflect · Qutenza · RECORLEV · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLUJAN · SYNTHROID · TLANDO · TRIJARDY XR · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Thyquidity · Tymlos · UNITHROID · Vascepa · XYOSTED · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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 $149 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
313
Per 100K population
39.5
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.8 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. Bezanson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of FL peers, 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. Bezanson experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bezanson performed 279 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Bezanson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bezanson received a total of $2,133 from 33 companies across 112 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. Bezanson's costs compare to other physician assistants in Fort Myers?
Dr. Bezanson's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Bezanson) 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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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 →