Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luke Simon Yuhico, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yuhico
Dr. Luke Simon Yuhico is a critical care medicine specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yuhico performed 1,988 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yuhico received a total of $136,248 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 222 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yuhico is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 16% volume in FL
$136,248 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 | 125855 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,988
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for critical care medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$114
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
750 | $168 | $520 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
528 | $63 | $142 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
99 | $94 | $200 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
93 | $44 | $290 |
| 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. |
84 | $128 | $329 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes. |
62 | $185 | $529 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
60 | $128 | $388 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
41 | $68 | $500 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
41 | $103 | $268 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
37 | $19 | $359 |
| 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. |
36 | $94 | $248 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 34 | $170 | $434 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
33 | $72 | $211 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
33 | $50 | $146 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
19 | $64 | $417 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
19 | $11 | $65 |
| Additional 30 minutes of critical care This code represents an additional 30 minutes of critical care services provided beyond the initial critical care time period. |
19 | $86 | $236 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.0% high complexity
9.7% medium
89.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$136,248
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $19,464/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
222
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,577
2023
$25,655
2022
$29,168
2021
$45,371
2020
$26,073
2019
$2,306
2018
$4,099
Payments by company (2024)
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,647
Ethicon Inc.
$526
Noah Medical Corporation
$470
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$221
Electromed, Inc.
$193
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$108
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Medtronic, Inc.
$105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$98
Philips North America LLC
$32
Grifols USA, LLC
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$122,960
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$3,346
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,715
ViiV Healthcare Company
$1,600
Ethicon Inc.
$1,394
Electromed, Inc.
$1,295
Medtronic, Inc.
$783
Boston Scientific Corporation
$738
Noah Medical Corporation
$470
Covidien LP
$453
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$440
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$221
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$181
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$108
Dexcom, Inc.
$98
GENZYME CORPORATION
$81
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$63
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$58
Genentech USA, Inc.
$38
Philips North America LLC
$32
Grifols USA, LLC
$24
Amgen Inc.
$23
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$21
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$13
Resmed Corp
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · (AK6) Vest Therapy · AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · Acquire · AirCurve · BREZTRI · BROVANA · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EV1000 Clinical Platform · EXPECT · Esbriet · FloTrac Sensor · GALAXY · ILLUMISITE · INSPIRE · Kimyrsa · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Mitek · Monarch · Monarch Platform · OFEV · Obstructive Sleep Apnea Device or Hospital Respiratory Equipment · Photofrin · Prolastin-C Liquid · SMARTVEST · SUPERLOCK · SYMBICORT · SuperDimension · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · ULTRAFLEX · YUPELRI · superDimension
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines in nearby ZIP areas
3
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Yuhico is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in FL), with 17 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Yuhico experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yuhico performed 750 critical care, first 30-74 min services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Yuhico receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yuhico received a total of $136,248 from 27 companies across 222 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Yuhico's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. Yuhico's average Medicare payment per service is $114. 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. Yuhico) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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