Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Fred Aubert, M.D.
Neurology · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Aubert 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. Aubert
Dr. Fred Aubert is a neurology specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aubert performed 20,642 Medicare services across 2,405 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aubert received a total of $8,716 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 360 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Aubert 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 5% volume in FL
$8,716 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 | 96433 | 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 ↗20,642
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for neurology
2,405
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
17,500 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,587 | $88 | $245 |
| 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. |
460 | $63 | $174 |
| 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. |
300 | $128 | $339 |
| 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. |
190 | $116 | $330 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
135 | $75 | $181 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
63 | $273 | $690 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
53 | $96 | $322 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
48 | $46 | $125 |
| 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. |
48 | $206 | $486 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
47 | $96 | $584 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
46 | $334 | $792 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
38 | $131 | $768 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
37 | $94 | $254 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
23 | $152 | $1,090 |
| 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. |
16 | $148 | $344 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $88 | $223 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
13 | $153 | $930 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $67 | $90 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $166 | $441 |
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 ↗$8,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,245/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for neurology
51
Companies
360
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
$8,677 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$39 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,264
2023
$2,137
2022
$1,727
2021
$474
2020
$92
2019
$1,118
2018
$903
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$895
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$530
Amgen Inc.
$509
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$502
UCB, Inc.
$449
ABBVIE INC.
$421
PFIZER INC.
$404
Lundbeck LLC
$372
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$309
SK Life Science, Inc.
$301
Biogen, Inc.
$275
Lilly USA, LLC
$256
AbbVie Inc.
$255
ARGENX US, INC.
$246
Celgene Corporation
$215
Genentech USA, Inc.
$181
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$170
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$155
CSL Behring
$144
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$142
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$139
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$128
Eisai Inc.
$115
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$110
MDD US Operations, LLC
$106
Grifols USA, LLC
$100
Dexcom, Inc.
$98
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$94
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$92
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$85
Promius Pharma LLC
$80
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$76
GENZYME CORPORATION
$67
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$63
Allergan, Inc.
$54
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
US WorldMeds, LLC
$39
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$37
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$34
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$28
Bioventus LLC
$25
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$23
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$23
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$15
EMD Serono, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 22.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMYVID · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Austedo XR · BOTOX · Briviact · COMIRNATY · CREXONT · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dhivy · EMGALITY · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EPIDIOLEX · Epidiolex · GENERAL DBS · GILENYA · Gamunex-C · General - DBS · Gocovri · Hizentra · INBRIJA · INFINITY · KESIMPTA · KYNMOBI · L300 GO SYSTEM · LEMTRADA · Leqembi · MAYZENT · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nayzilam · Nuedexta · OCREVUS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · Ocrevus · PANZYGA · PAXLOVID · Ponvory · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RADICAVA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rebif · Rystiggo · SKYCLARYS · TOSYMRA · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VUMERITY · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · Vimpat · XCOPRI · Xadago · Xeomin · ZEPOSIA · ZTLido · Zembrace · Zilbrysq
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 $42 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
3.3
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. Aubert is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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. Aubert experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aubert performed 17,500 botox injection, per unit 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. Aubert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aubert received a total of $8,716 from 51 companies across 360 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. Aubert's costs compare to other neurologists in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. Aubert's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Aubert) 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.
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