Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brett Widick, MD

Family Medicine · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2300 E COUNTY ROAD 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
8636807190
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1477576478 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. Widick 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. Widick

Dr. Brett Widick is a family medicine in Lakeland, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Widick performed 13,258 Medicare services across 2,605 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Widick received a total of $15,807 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1004 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. Widick 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 1% volume in FL$ $15,807 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
13,258
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for family medicine
2,605
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~698 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)3,600$18$49
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes2,775$31$75
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month1,955$38$90
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,517$90$194
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days1,504$37$95
Annual wellness visit, follow-up449$128$190
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin261$8$30
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)171$64$132
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes170$58$135
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle155$11$50
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection148$0$16
Flu vaccine administration145$30$41
Flu vaccine, high-dose143$72$80
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use39$274$310
Pneumonia vaccine administration39$29$41
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg29$1$6
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment28$15$35
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a24$31$104
Annual depression screening22$18$45
New patient office visit (45-59 min)21$111$299
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and20$41$135
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment16$165$221
Administration of vaccine14$13$49
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead13$12$43
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 ↗
$15,807
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,258/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for family medicine
54
Companies
1,004
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
$15,807 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,573
2023
$2,720
2022
$2,365
2021
$2,411
2020
$1,772
2019
$2,022
2018
$1,944

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,687
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,649
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,320
Amgen Inc.
$1,090
PFIZER INC.
$1,044
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$802
AbbVie Inc.
$637
ABBVIE INC.
$632
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$543
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$480
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$474
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$465
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$439
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$343
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$327
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$313
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$246
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$194
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$193
Dexcom, Inc.
$166
Eisai Inc.
$152
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Allergan, Inc.
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$126
Radius Health, Inc.
$125
Exact Sciences Corporation
$124
Boston Scientific Corporation
$111
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$70
DEXCOM, INC.
$55
Tolmar, Inc.
$53
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$49
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$43
Allergan Inc.
$43
VIVUS, Inc.
$40
LIFESCAN, INC.
$40
Nevro Corp.
$39
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$22
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
VIVUS LLC
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$20
ITI, Inc.
$19
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Almatica Pharma LLC
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Axonics, Inc.
$14
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Grifols USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for family medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $119 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
280
Per 100K population
36.8
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
8.3 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. Widick is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%), 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. Widick experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Widick performed 3,600 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Widick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Widick received a total of $15,807 from 54 companies across 1,004 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. Widick's costs compare to other family medicines in Lakeland?
Dr. Widick's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Widick) 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 →