Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chester Maxson, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Jupiter, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1002 S OLD DIXIE HWY, Jupiter, FL 33458
5617442200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1306928908 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. Maxson 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. Maxson

Dr. Chester Maxson is a gastroenterology in Jupiter, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Maxson performed 1,838 Medicare services across 1,749 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Maxson received a total of $2,863 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Maxson 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 15% volume in FL$ $2,863 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,838
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for gastroenterology
1,749
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~97 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy286$91$1,171
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)274$101$348
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)176$69$237
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare170$222$1,426
New patient office visit (45-59 min)144$129$542
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk137$194$1,079
New patient office visit (30-44 min)105$84$358
Colonoscopy with biopsy97$130$1,497
Study of esophagus to assess movement74$51$402
Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode68$39$283
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope45$154$1,481
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope43$96$905
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk43$192$1,101
Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall31$63$1,520
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes28$58$245
Initial hospital admission, high complexity23$145$670
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity21$82$340
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)19$44$142
Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract17$448$2,975
Biopsy of lower large bowel using a flexible endoscope13$54$900
Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension13$41$1,609
Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope11$110$566
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 ↗
$2,863
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $409/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in FL for gastroenterology
21
Companies
68
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
$2,863 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$644
2023
$39
2022
$208
2021
$807
2020
$83
2019
$501
2018
$582

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$628
Boston Scientific Corporation
$595
Covidien LP
$340
AbbVie Inc.
$156
Olympus America Inc.
$145
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
ABBVIE INC.
$136
Ambu Inc.
$113
AbbVie, Inc.
$111
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$94
CONMED Corporation
$92
BTG International, Inc.
$91
Allergan Inc.
$58
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 54.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AXIOS · Acquire · Autotome RX 49 · BARRX · Barrx · CONMED Biliary · CONMED GENERATORS · CREON · Compliance EndoKit · Creon · DIFICID · DUOPA · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTYVIO · EXALT Model D · EndoFlip · HUMIRA · Humira · LINZESS · Linzess · Manometry · OCALIVA · ORISE · Olympus Biliary Devices · RINVOQ · SPYGLASS · STELARA · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · VARITHENA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · WATCHMAN FLX · ZENPEP
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $156 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Maxson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Maxson experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Maxson performed 286 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Maxson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Maxson received a total of $2,863 from 21 companies across 68 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. Maxson's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Jupiter?
Dr. Maxson's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Maxson) 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 →