Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William Lucky, MD

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Homestead, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
125 NE 8TH ST, Homestead, FL 33030
3052383990
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1538168075 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. Lucky 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. Lucky

Dr. William Lucky is an undersea and hyperbaric medicine (preventive medicine) physician in Homestead, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lucky performed 1,343 Medicare services across 379 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lucky received a total of $3,552 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 154 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in undersea and hyperbaric medicine (preventive medicine) physician. 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. Lucky 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 35% volume in FL$ $3,552 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,343
Medicare services
Top 35% in FL for undersea and hyperbaric medicine (preventive medicine) physician
379
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~67 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
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less348$45$254
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less310$21$110
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)232$76$321
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)175$52$208
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less152$123$642
New patient office visit (45-59 min)72$103$525
Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound28$30$152
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)26$113$452
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 ↗
$3,552
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $507/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for undersea and hyperbaric medicine (preventive medicine) physician
22
Companies
154
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
$3,377 (95.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$175 (4.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$479
2023
$209
2022
$254
2021
$75
2020
$204
2019
$1,282
2018
$1,049

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$953
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$895
ETS Wound Care LLC
$352
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$346
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$314
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$175
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$134
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$51
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
ConvaTec Inc.
$32
KCI USA, Inc.
$30
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$19
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$19
Bioventus LLC
$17
Kerecis Limited
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
bsn medical inc
$15
Allergan Inc.
$13
ACELL, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AMNIOEXCEL · AQUACAST · AQUACEL AG · Apligraf · Avelle NPWT · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · ClosureFast · DALVANCE · FLEXITOUCH · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · KerraCel Ag · MIRRAGEN ADVANCED WOUND MATRIX · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · PICO · PICO 7 · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO7 · PURAPLY AM · Puraply · REGRANEX · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · Santyl · Stravix · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · XARELTO
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $264 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL
6.2 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. Lucky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Lucky experienced with removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lucky performed 348 removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 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. Lucky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lucky received a total of $3,552 from 22 companies across 154 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. Lucky's costs compare to other undersea and hyperbaric medicine (preventive medicine) physicians in Homestead?
Dr. Lucky's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Lucky) 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 →