Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anna Whittington, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7960 N. WICKHAM ROAD, Melbourne, FL 32940
3214284737
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1568700490 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. Whittington 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. Whittington

Dr. Anna Whittington is a medical physician assistant in Melbourne, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Whittington performed 4,021 Medicare services across 2,092 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Whittington received a total of $4,151 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 167 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Whittington 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in FL$ $4,151 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,021
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for medical physician assistant
2,092
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~309 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-141,414$4$12
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)824$53$170
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1557$31$126
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14339$65$211
Skin biopsy, tangential242$51$189
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)193$77$241
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)86$1$2
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth62$33$94
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)58$35$106
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm32$109$336
New patient office visit (30-44 min)28$57$213
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths26$27$107
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths25$109$317
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths19$83$248
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess17$82$236
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm16$174$572
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle16$9$26
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm15$86$277
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm15$118$339
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less13$49$189
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less12$48$189
Biopsy of ear12$49$182
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 ↗
$4,151
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,038/year across 4 years
Top 13% in FL for medical physician assistant
18
Companies
167
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
$4,021 (96.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$131 (3.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,328
2023
$1,409
2022
$794
2021
$619

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$909
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$689
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$413
GENZYME CORPORATION
$360
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$284
AbbVie Inc.
$274
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$226
LEO Pharma Inc.
$219
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$209
PFIZER INC.
$208
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$77
Incyte Corporation
$71
UCB, Inc.
$61
Almirall LLC
$55
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$33
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · ARAZLO · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · HUMIRA · ILUMYA · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Sotyktu · TREMFYA · VTAMA
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $103 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Medical Physician Assistants within 10 mi
73
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
VIERA 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. Whittington is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 13%).

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. Whittington experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Whittington performed 1,414 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Whittington receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Whittington received a total of $4,151 from 18 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. Whittington's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Melbourne?
Dr. Whittington's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Whittington) 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 →