Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Napoleon Bequer, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Loxahatchee, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
12955 PALMS WEST DR STE 200 BLDG 8, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
5617907744
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1104843283 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. Bequer 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. Bequer

Dr. Napoleon Bequer is an otolaryngology in Loxahatchee, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bequer performed 2,450 Medicare services across 339 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bequer received a total of $11,097 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Bequer 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 30% volume in FL$ $11,097 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,450
Medicare services
Top 30% in FL for otolaryngology
339
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~129 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 test693$3$6
Allergy immunotherapy preparation485$11$17
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections398$8$21
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin397$7$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)200$65$250
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope63$148$547
Exam of ear using a microscope48$23$45
New patient office visit (30-44 min)37$71$336
Ct scan of face without contrast34$103$466
Removal of impacted ear wax27$34$232
New patient office visit (45-59 min)19$128$408
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)18$104$400
Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain16$146$481
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope15$1,763$5,213
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 ↗
$11,097
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,585/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for otolaryngology
12
Companies
84
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
$7,661 (69.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,437 (31.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$184
2023
$114
2022
$212
2021
$8,372
2020
$487
2019
$557
2018
$1,172

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Acclarent, Inc
$8,403
Stryker Corporation
$1,291
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$894
Medtronic, Inc.
$280
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$85
Arrinex, Inc.
$59
Carestream Dental, LLC
$23
Optinose US, Inc.
$19
Aerin Medical Inc.
$15
ALK-Abello, Inc
$14
Kaleo, Inc.
$12
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 95.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · AUVI-Q · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · Clarifix · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · NUVENT · Odactra · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · Relieva Spinplus · Relieva Ultirra · SINUVA · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Nav Cable · VenSure · 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for otolaryngology in FL.

Equivalent to $453 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL
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. Bequer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in FL), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 8%), 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. Bequer experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bequer performed 693 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. Bequer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bequer received a total of $11,097 from 12 companies across 84 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. Bequer's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Loxahatchee?
Dr. Bequer's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Bequer) 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 →