Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Westerhaus, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Mangonia Park, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Westerhaus
Dr. Benjamin Westerhaus is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Mangonia Park, FL, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Westerhaus performed 32,154 Medicare services across 2,468 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Westerhaus received a total of $7,712 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 167 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Westerhaus 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$7,712 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗32,154
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for physical medicine & rehabilitation
2,468
Unique beneficiaries
$14
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capsaicin pain patch (Qutenza) | 19,040 | $2 | $37 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
8,491 | $0 | $3 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,528 | $1 | $19 |
| 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. |
868 | $140 | $1,176 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 254 | $170 | $1,806 |
| 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. |
227 | $96 | $829 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
201 | $41 | $512 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
184 | $232 | $2,322 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
176 | $50 | $617 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
135 | $93 | $1,032 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
114 | $93 | $1,006 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
109 | $170 | $1,770 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
98 | $150 | $1,645 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
92 | $91 | $898 |
| 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. |
80 | $63 | $540 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 68 | $135 | $1,392 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
60 | $42 | $610 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
46 | $40 | $567 |
| Spinal injection of contrast dye A contrast dye is injected into a specific level of the lower spine to help visualize the area during imaging. |
42 | $241 | $3,468 |
| Radiologist review of lower spine disc image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the discs in the lower spine to assess their condition. |
42 | $89 | $1,024 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
38 | $416 | $4,239 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
37 | $229 | $1,749 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
32 | $207 | $2,660 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
32 | $163 | $1,944 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
32 | $83 | $964 |
| Minimally invasive spine decompression, lower spine A minimally invasive procedure to remove bone from the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerve tissue, guided by imaging and accessed through the skin. |
22 | $753 | $5,400 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
22 | $33 | $376 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
21 | $28 | $306 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
18 | $47 | $633 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
16 | $3 | $50 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
15 | $209 | $2,632 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
14 | $32 | $368 |
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 ↗$7,712
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,928/year across 4 years
Top 10% in FL for physical medicine & rehabilitation
28
Companies
167
Individual payments
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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
$7,712 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,542
2023
$1,794
2022
$2,211
2021
$2,165
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MML US, Inc.
$2,293
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,094
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$924
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$471
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$451
Abbott Laboratories
$450
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$385
Nevro Corp.
$268
Medtronic, Inc.
$247
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$164
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$141
Boston Scientific Corporation
$101
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$91
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$85
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$72
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$71
Stryker Corporation
$49
Interventional Pain Technologies Inc.
$49
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$42
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$42
Innovation Technologies Inc
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Stratus Medical, LLC
$24
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADHERUS AUTOSPRAY ET DURAL SEALANT · BOTOX · ETERNA · Exparel · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IRRISEPT · Integra · Intracept · Iovera · LYVISPAH · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Nimbus · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Omnia · PENNSAID · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · PROCLAIM · Proclaim IPG · Prospera · QUTENZA · Qutenza · ReActiv8 · SEGLENTIS · SPRINT PNS System · Seglentis · Senza · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w Receiver · T2 · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · mild Device Kit
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 10% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in FL.
Equivalent to $24 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
77
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
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. Westerhaus is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of FL peers.
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. Westerhaus experienced with capsaicin pain patch (qutenza)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Westerhaus performed 19,040 capsaicin pain patch (qutenza) 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. Westerhaus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Westerhaus received a total of $7,712 from 28 companies across 167 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. Westerhaus's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Mangonia Park?
Dr. Westerhaus's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Westerhaus) 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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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.
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