Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bud Wolfson, MD
Family Medicine · Jacksonville, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wolfson 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. Wolfson
Dr. Bud Wolfson is a family medicine specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wolfson performed 1,999 Medicare services across 1,653 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wolfson received a total of $8,661 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 525 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. Wolfson 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 18% volume in FL
$8,661 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 | 49196 | 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 ↗1,999
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for family medicine
1,653
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~100 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. |
483 | $87 | $320 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
330 | $8 | $17 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
330 | $127 | $326 |
| 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. |
217 | $53 | $228 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
140 | $18 | $46 |
| Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination A physical exam where a healthcare provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check the prostate gland for abnormalities. |
134 | $13 | $57 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
92 | $9 | $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. |
50 | $69 | $164 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
48 | $30 | $74 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
34 | $29 | $74 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
23 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
22 | $156 | $420 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
22 | $5 | $36 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
19 | $124 | $334 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $69 |
| 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. |
15 | $160 | $514 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
13 | $260 | $710 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
11 | $15 | $42 |
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 ↗$8,661
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,237/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for family medicine
53
Companies
525
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
$8,595 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$66 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$903
2023
$1,282
2022
$1,222
2021
$2,007
2020
$1,050
2019
$1,140
2018
$1,057
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,060
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,001
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$886
PFIZER INC.
$515
Amgen Inc.
$444
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$330
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$325
AbbVie Inc.
$320
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$256
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$253
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$224
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$208
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$189
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$155
Bausch Health US, LLC
$128
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$128
Allergan, Inc.
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
Abbott Laboratories
$105
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
ABBVIE INC.
$95
AbbVie, Inc.
$92
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$78
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$77
Allergan Inc.
$77
Eisai Inc.
$76
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Exact Sciences Corporation
$69
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$66
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$66
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$65
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$59
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$59
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Genentech USA, Inc.
$54
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$54
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Shire North American Group Inc
$30
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$24
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$20
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$13
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$13
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% 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 6% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $433 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
768
Per 100K population
76.3
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 mi
5.7 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. Wolfson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of FL peers, 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. Wolfson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wolfson performed 483 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. Wolfson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wolfson received a total of $8,661 from 53 companies across 525 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. Wolfson's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Wolfson's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Wolfson) 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.
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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