Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benjamin Huang, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
319 GREEN ACRES RD STE 103, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
8508622385
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1508122516 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. Huang 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. Huang

Dr. Benjamin Huang is an internal medicine in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Huang performed 3,679 Medicare services across 1,631 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Huang received a total of $21,521 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 123 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Huang 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in FL$ $21,521 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,679
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for internal medicine
1,631
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~263 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity763$64$175
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)749$88$200
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity471$95$225
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)464$278$580
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older)331$8$20
Critical care, first 30-74 min260$170$450
Initial hospital admission, high complexity217$139$400
New patient office visit (45-59 min)97$114$300
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity97$105$300
Hemodialysis, single evaluation81$57$220
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes48$74$200
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min30$65$150
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)24$215$481
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)24$115$275
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity23$47$185
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 ↗
$21,521
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $3,587/year across 6 years
Top 3% in FL for internal medicine
22
Companies
123
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18,289 (85.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,707 (12.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$525 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,276
2023
$7,585
2022
$12,560
2021
$12
2020
$34
2019
$55

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Outset Medical Inc
$18,814
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$344
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$336
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$311
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$228
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$214
Amgen Inc.
$153
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$142
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$125
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$125
Medtronic, Inc.
$103
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$81
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$78
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Grifols USA, LLC
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 90.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Auryxia · Epclusa · FARXIGA · HAWKONE · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Kimyrsa · Korsuva · LOKELMA · Parsabiv · Prolastin-C Liquid · Qutenza · RAYALDEE · SOLIRIS · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TARPEYO · ULTOMIRIS · Vafseo · Velphoro · Veltassa
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 →

The majority of payments (85%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for internal medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $585 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
72
Per 100K population
33.6
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN 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. Huang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 3%).

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. Huang experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Huang performed 763 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Huang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Huang received a total of $21,521 from 22 companies across 123 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. Huang's costs compare to other internal medicines in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. Huang's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Huang) 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 →