Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Austin, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Research-focused
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. Austin 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. Austin
Dr. Christopher Austin is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Jacksonville Beach, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Austin performed 5,302 Medicare services across 3,653 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Austin received a total of $27,159 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Austin is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 24% volume in FL$ $27,159 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,302
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
3,653
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~353 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) | 1,207 | $93 | $320 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 1,030 | $11 | $69 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days | 997 | $23 | $77 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 577 | $18 | $68 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 215 | $27 | $115 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | 207 | $61 | $179 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 110 | $58 | $204 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | 84 | $36 | $143 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 70 | $67 | $228 |
| Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion | 69 | $66 | $744 |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation | 62 | $781 | $2,971 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system | 59 | $37 | $127 |
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | 58 | $372 | $1,378 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity | 51 | $101 | $341 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 47 | $117 | $423 |
| Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm | 44 | $255 | $827 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | 33 | $80 | $270 |
| Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec | 33 | $6 | $241 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring, transmission and review and report by health care professional | 31 | $14 | $63 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 29 | $56 | $180 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | 27 | $42 | $186 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days | 27 | $7 | $57 |
| Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm | 27 | $255 | $828 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system | 24 | $70 | $251 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity | 23 | $120 | $499 |
| Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 21 | $64 | $7,021 |
| Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report | 21 | $84 | $272 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker | 15 | $276 | $940 |
| Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system | 15 | $66 | $216 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 15 | $67 | $256 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 14 | $37 | $140 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | 13 | $729 | $2,433 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | 12 | $385 | $1,247 |
| Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | 12 | $17 | $68 |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of upper chamber of heart causing supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate) | 12 | $695 | $2,214 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | 11 | $142 | $454 |
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.
33.9% high complexity
0.4% medium
65.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,880/year across 7 years
Top 46% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
35
Companies
231
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$16,049 (59.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,033 (40.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$76 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$1,943
2023$1,203
2022$1,685
2021$1,243
2020$234
2019$3,864
2018$16,987
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$14,169
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,084
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,169
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,152
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,022
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$470
BIOTRONIK INC.
$459
Abbott Laboratories
$362
CVRx, Inc.
$339
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$270
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$156
PFIZER INC.
$156
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$146
ATRICURE, INC.
$143
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$141
AtriCure, Inc.
$97
Novo Nordisk Inc
$86
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$76
CardioFocus, Inc.
$74
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$66
Baxter Healthcare
$60
Philips North America LLC
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$46
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$40
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$40
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Stryker Corporation
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% 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 →
The majority of payments (59%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Equivalent to $512 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES
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. Austin is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), and research-focused industry engagement, with 15 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. Austin experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Austin performed 1,207 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. Austin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Austin received a total of $27,159 from 35 companies across 231 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. Austin's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Jacksonville Beach?
Dr. Austin's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Austin) 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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