Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Todd Kupferman, MD

Otolaryngology · Lighthouse Point, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3126 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
9547850900
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1356371041 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. Kupferman 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. Kupferman

Dr. Todd Kupferman is an otolaryngology in Lighthouse Point, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kupferman performed 14,134 Medicare services across 2,127 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kupferman received a total of $2,116 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Kupferman 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 2% volume in FL$ $2,116 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
14,134
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for otolaryngology
2,127
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~744 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
Allergy skin test5,360$3$15
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin4,435$7$20
Allergy immunotherapy preparation895$12$36
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)593$100$302
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections520$9$27
Removal of impacted ear wax449$20$116
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope435$151$461
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope283$102$303
Professional service for single injection of allergen226$8$23
New patient office visit (30-44 min)137$78$266
Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope118$166$470
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose83$511$2,292
Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation83$85$271
Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report81$67$197
Partial removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope40$332$2,132
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope39$327$1,232
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording39$87$250
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope37$1,858$8,230
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears37$33$95
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test37$30$203
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)28$70$362
Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope24$213$607
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing24$23$124
Reshaping of nasal cartilage22$289$1,623
Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages22$50$281
Repair of collapsed nasal valve20$2,060$5,540
Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages20$92$527
Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope20$3,591$14,222
Test to assess middle ear function15$14$38
Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope12$1,625$9,020
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.
0.1% high complexity
5.6% medium
94.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,116
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $302/year across 7 years
Top 38% in FL for otolaryngology
17
Companies
50
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
$2,116 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$335
2023
$104
2022
$630
2021
$425
2020
$228
2019
$115
2018
$279

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,227
Acclarent, Inc
$160
Optinose US, Inc.
$157
GENZYME CORPORATION
$93
kaleo, Inc.
$92
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$91
ALK-Abello, Inc
$45
OptiNose US, Inc.
$41
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$40
PFIZER INC.
$35
Aerin Medical Inc.
$27
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Arrinex, Inc.
$16
Kaleo, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 73.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · AUVI-Q · CIBINQO · COBLATOR II · Clarifix · Coblation - Laryngeal Wands · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · LATERA · NUCALA · Odactra · Otiprio · PROCISE Tonsil · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · SCOPIS ENT · VOQUEZNA · VivAer · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 $15 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
80
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
BROWARD HEALTH NORTH
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. Kupferman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% 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. Kupferman experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kupferman performed 5,360 allergy skin test 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. Kupferman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kupferman received a total of $2,116 from 17 companies across 50 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. Kupferman's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Lighthouse Point?
Dr. Kupferman'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. Kupferman) 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 →