Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Erica George-Saintilus, MD
Family Medicine · Fort Walton Beach, 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. George-Saintilus
Dr. Erica George-Saintilus is a family medicine specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. George-Saintilus performed 6,791 Medicare services across 2,397 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. George-Saintilus received a total of $13,593 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 711 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. George-Saintilus 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$13,593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 100869 | Clear | January 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 ↗6,791
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for family medicine
2,397
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~377 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. |
2,601 | $89 | $175 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,351 | $0 | $0 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,057 | $48 | $100 |
| 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. |
314 | $11 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
217 | $126 | $260 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
167 | $26 | $40 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
133 | $0 | $6 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
132 | $24 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
122 | $72 | $75 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
120 | $3 | $5 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
115 | $0 | $2 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
96 | $103 | $250 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
72 | $41 | $75 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
53 | $33 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
45 | $11 | $25 |
| 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. |
45 | $197 | $250 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
42 | $25 | $25 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
38 | $3 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $143 | $250 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
13 | $14 | $32 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $166 | $250 |
| Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine A flu shot that protects against four strains of influenza virus. It is produced using recombinant DNA technology rather than growing the virus in eggs. |
12 | $72 | $75 |
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 ↗$13,593
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,942/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for family medicine
60
Companies
711
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
$13,498 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$95 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,996
2023
$2,189
2022
$2,539
2021
$2,304
2020
$1,873
2019
$1,819
2018
$873
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,990
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,760
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,660
Amgen Inc.
$1,092
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,059
Grifols USA, LLC
$900
ABBVIE INC.
$432
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$427
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$370
PFIZER INC.
$368
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$254
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$240
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$201
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$182
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$153
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$147
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Eisai Inc.
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$118
Acclarent, Inc
$117
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$111
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
Corcept Therapeutics
$104
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$93
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$74
Abbott Laboratories
$70
Medtronic, Inc.
$54
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$49
Dexcom, Inc.
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$44
AbbVie, Inc.
$44
Lundbeck LLC
$41
Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$37
Seqirus USA Inc
$33
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$30
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$29
Insmed, Inc.
$28
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$27
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$24
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$24
EISAI INC.
$21
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$20
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$20
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$20
Hologic, LLC
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$16
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Mannkind Corporation
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Acerta Pharma LLC
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $200 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
157
Per 100K population
73.3
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL
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. George-Saintilus is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 18 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. George-Saintilus experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. George-Saintilus performed 2,601 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. George-Saintilus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. George-Saintilus received a total of $13,593 from 60 companies across 711 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. George-Saintilus's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. George-Saintilus's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. George-Saintilus) 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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