Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scot Ackerman, MD

Radiology - Diagnostic · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
10881 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32223
9048805522
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1942205364 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ackerman

Dr. Scot Ackerman is a radiology - diagnostic in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ackerman performed 10,771 Medicare services across 3,863 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ackerman received a total of $8,191 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 44 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ackerman 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 6% volume in FL$ $8,191 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
10,771
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
3,863
Unique beneficiaries
$268
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~539 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
Intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session1,243$269$1,451
Intermediate proton beam radiation treatment1,135$839$4,289
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)986$64$365
Blood draw (venipuncture)898$8$45
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week669$65$315
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions607$151$767
Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie531$470$950
Radiation treatment delivery,3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev460$176$996
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy439$56$294
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device437$95$494
Calculation of radiation therapy dose357$50$260
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan294$1,183$6,140
CT guidance for radiation therapy248$92$485
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg234$133$1,709
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries233$396$2,044
Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device210$29$166
Complex radiation therapy planning159$133$680
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area154$201$1,097
CT scan of chest, without contrast149$101$561
Cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions148$746$4,417
Special radiation treatment129$108$531
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved107$340$1,901
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle97$26$128
New patient office visit (30-44 min)69$85$451
New patient office visit (45-59 min)62$125$676
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)61$96$519
Special medical radiation therapy consultation51$104$500
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement47$45$231
Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each47$72$291
3d radiation therapy planning44$367$1,894
Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate41$2,179$12,292
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy41$351$1,855
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast40$253$1,488
Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy39$59$601
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes33$61$521
Management of cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions30$498$2,590
Ct scan of chest with contrast28$88$707
High precision radiation therapy planning28$1,345$7,375
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast23$183$1,009
Special radiation therapy planning23$50$259
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast20$232$1,297
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes20$45$367
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast19$243$1,491
Ct scan for measuring calcium and other minerals in bone18$92$405
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast17$250$1,390
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)13$44$223
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast11$138$783
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast11$143$775
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)11$173$894
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.
1.7% high complexity
56.7% medium
41.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,191
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,170/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
12
Companies
44
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,651 (44.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,571 (31.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,968 (24.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,735
2023
$3,856
2022
$699
2021
$194
2020
$47
2019
$201
2018
$458

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$3,651
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$2,554
Mevion_Medical_Systems_Inc
$663
Boston Scientific Corporation
$353
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$246
Profound Medical Corp.
$231
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$137
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$109
Cook Medical LLC
$101
Brainlab, Inc.
$85
Augmenix, Inc.
$42
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · COOK · Flex-X · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · Image Guided Surgical Device · LIBTAYO · PTS250 · SPACEOAR · SPACEOAR VUE · SpaceOAR · Tulsa-Pro · pts250 · rezum Generator
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 (45%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $76 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
NH Jacksonville
4.1 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. Ackerman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 13%), 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. Ackerman experienced with intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ackerman performed 1,243 intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session 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. Ackerman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ackerman received a total of $8,191 from 12 companies across 44 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. Ackerman's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Jacksonville?
Dr. Ackerman's average Medicare payment per service is $268. 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. Ackerman) 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 →