Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sara Clark, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Clark
Dr. Sara Clark is a vascular surgery physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clark performed 1,305 Medicare services across 1,264 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clark received a total of $12,519 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 203 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. Clark 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in FL
$12,519 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 | 119747 | 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 ↗1,305
Medicare services
Top 29% in FL for vascular surgery physician
1,264
Unique beneficiaries
$142
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
481 | $132 | $746 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
140 | $126 | $717 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
76 | $78 | $512 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
74 | $84 | $515 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
66 | $90 | $480 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
62 | $163 | $879 |
| 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. |
59 | $58 | $356 |
| 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. |
55 | $77 | $450 |
| 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. |
42 | $119 | $621 |
| 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. |
34 | $88 | $480 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
32 | $92 | $485 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
29 | $813 | $3,969 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
29 | $37 | $178 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
27 | $168 | $722 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
24 | $531 | $2,498 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
20 | $534 | $2,381 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
19 | $125 | $705 |
| 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. |
18 | $31 | $143 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
18 | $56 | $217 |
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.
13.0% high complexity
68.9% medium
18.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,519
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,788/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for vascular surgery physician
43
Companies
203
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
$11,573 (92.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$946 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,493
2023
$2,406
2022
$2,424
2021
$1,911
2020
$631
2019
$1,904
2018
$749
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$6,956
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$807
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$619
Endologix, Inc.
$468
Endologix LLC
$460
Medtronic, Inc.
$434
Endologix, LLC
$224
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$197
Penumbra, Inc.
$180
Bolton Medical Inc
$173
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$170
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$155
Cook Medical LLC
$155
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$152
CVRx, Inc.
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$140
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$136
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$105
Stability Biologics, LLC
$98
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$97
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$66
AtriCure, Inc.
$45
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$42
MEDELA LLC
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Avinger Inc.
$25
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
Imperative Care, Inc
$25
ABIOMED
$24
Stryker Corporation
$24
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$22
Misonix Inc
$18
EKOS Corporation
$18
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$17
KCI USA, Inc.
$17
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$15
KLS-Martin L.P.
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Medistim USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 67.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · ANASTOCLIP · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARTEGRAFT · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Barostim Neo System · C3 Delivery System · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · Emboshield NAV6 system · Endurant · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GORE-TEX Vascular Graft · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT Admiral · INSPIRIS RESILIA AORTIC VALVE · Impella · Indigo · Integra · KEYTRUDA · LUTONIX · MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve · MiraQ · NA · NEOX · Ovation · Ozempic · PANTHERIS · PICO · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PREVENA · PRODIGY CATHETER · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESTOREFLO · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Santyl · SonicOne · Supera peripheral stent system · Surgicel Powder · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · Torus Stent Graft System · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VISTASEAL · Vascular Lithotripsy · XARELTO · Zenith
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $959 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE
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. Clark is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Clark experienced with ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clark performed 481 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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. Clark receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clark received a total of $12,519 from 43 companies across 203 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. Clark's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Clark's average Medicare payment per service is $142. 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. Clark) 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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