Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Lew, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Leesburg, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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. Lew 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. Lew
Dr. David Lew is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Leesburg, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lew performed 19,348 Medicare services across 3,706 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lew received a total of $73,109 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 584 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lew 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 1% volume in FL
$73,109 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 | 49075 | 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 ↗19,348
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for cardiovascular disease
3,706
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
12,305 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
751 | $90 | $335 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
563 | $9 | $33 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
540 | $43 | $737 |
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
448 | $0 | $1 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
396 | $0 | $1 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
260 | $15 | $74 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
240 | $9 | $35 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
226 | $14 | $60 |
| 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. |
200 | $38 | $151 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
198 | $21 | $100 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 197 | $1 | $2 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
196 | $128 | $458 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
188 | $4 | $16 |
| Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation with ECG monitoring Supervised heart rehabilitation program including electrocardiogram monitoring and professional healthcare services. |
181 | $19 | $76 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
170 | $88 | $455 |
| 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. |
163 | $136 | $587 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
144 | $20 | $81 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
144 | $28 | $108 |
| 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. |
136 | $30 | $98 |
| 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. |
130 | $10 | $65 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
104 | $48 | $227 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 96 | $312 | $1,198 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
85 | $319 | $1,372 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
79 | $725 | $3,740 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
79 | $134 | $604 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
71 | $53 | $190 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
65 | $116 | $462 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 64 | $0 | $1 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
63 | $7,764 | $40,825 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
62 | $26 | $183 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
61 | $76 | $440 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
61 | $0 | $1 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
46 | $133 | $636 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
45 | $2,047 | $6,671 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
39 | $126 | $536 |
| Leg artery plaque removal and stent insertion A procedure to clear plaque buildup in an artery of the leg and insert a stent to keep the vessel open. |
38 | $8,933 | $38,027 |
| Labetalol injection, 5 mg A 5 mg injection of labetalol hydrochloride is administered to the patient. |
38 | $0 | $18 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
34 | $11 | $43 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
34 | $2 | $6 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 33 | $755 | $2,980 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
32 | $498 | $2,116 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
31 | $61 | $288 |
| 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. |
28 | $116 | $498 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
23 | $108 | $780 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
20 | $180 | $981 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
18 | $617 | $4,323 |
| Intracranial artery catheter insertion A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes. |
18 | $1,543 | $4,563 |
| Coronary atherectomy with shockwave lithotripsy A catheter-based procedure that uses shockwaves to break up calcified plaque within a coronary artery. |
17 | $131 | $867 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
16 | $47 | $166 |
| 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. |
16 | $66 | $226 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
15 | $276 | $1,917 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
15 | $13 | $80 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
14 | $4,590 | $28,328 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
14 | $42 | $138 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
14 | $1 | $2 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
13 | $14 | $78 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
12 | $1,873 | $12,653 |
| Leg artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the first artery treated in the leg to keep it open. |
12 | $5,367 | $24,392 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
12 | $15 | $66 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
12 | $20 | $110 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
12 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
11 | $733 | $3,210 |
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.
5.3% high complexity
77.6% medium
17.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$73,109
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,444/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for cardiovascular disease
42
Companies
584
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$61,080 (83.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,859 (16.2%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$157 (0.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$56,629
2023
$7,760
2022
$1,846
2021
$1,074
2020
$1,249
2019
$2,851
2018
$1,700
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$61,387
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,363
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,652
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,588
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,369
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$663
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$556
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$505
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$386
ABIOMED
$378
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$233
CORDIS US CORP.
$226
PFIZER INC.
$179
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$174
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$167
Inari Medical, Inc.
$154
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$148
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$109
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$107
CVRx, Inc.
$103
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$74
Cook Medical LLC
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$61
Reflow Medical Inc
$53
Amgen Inc.
$50
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$40
Teleflex LLC
$39
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$33
Arrow International, Inc.
$25
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Arrow Interventional, Inc.
$19
BIOTRONIK INC.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Welch Allyn
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
GE HEALTHCARE
$11
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $378 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
13.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
UF HEALTH LEESBURG HOSPITAL
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. Lew is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with mixed 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. Lew experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lew performed 12,305 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Lew receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lew received a total of $73,109 from 42 companies across 584 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. Lew's costs compare to other cardiologists in Leesburg?
Dr. Lew's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Lew) 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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