Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pamela Youssef, MD

Neurology · Miami Lakes, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
14400 NW 77TH CT STE 306, Miami Lakes, FL 33016
3056535155
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1043663867 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. Youssef 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. Youssef

Dr. Pamela Youssef is a neurology in Miami Lakes, FL, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Youssef performed 1,030 Medicare services across 544 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Youssef received a total of $4,367 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Youssef 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.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 30% volume in FL$ $4,367 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,030
Medicare services
Top 30% in FL for neurology
544
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~114 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity460$95$200
Critical care, first 30-74 min383$175$420
Initial hospital admission, high complexity122$130$300
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity42$64$150
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)23$119$250
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 ↗
$4,367
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $728/year across 6 years
Top 40% in FL for neurology
35
Companies
169
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
$4,367 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,072
2023
$1,299
2022
$1,042
2021
$688
2020
$140
2019
$125

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$606
ABBVIE INC.
$392
EMD Serono, Inc.
$277
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$253
AbbVie Inc.
$240
Boston Scientific Corporation
$218
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$202
GENZYME CORPORATION
$201
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$193
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191
SK Life Science, Inc.
$182
ARGENX US, INC.
$181
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$164
ATRICURE, INC.
$140
Biogen, Inc.
$119
Penumbra, Inc.
$116
Genentech USA, Inc.
$87
Amgen Inc.
$83
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
PFIZER INC.
$53
Eisai Inc.
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$50
GE HealthCare
$47
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$43
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$35
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$25
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Grifols USA, LLC
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Neurelis, Inc.
$14
GE HEALTHCARE
$9
Top 3 companies account for 29.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMYVID · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · BOTOX · BRILINTA · Briviact · DaTscan · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Fycompa · GAMMAGARD · Gamunex-C · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · Leqembi · MAVENCLAD · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nuedexta · OCREVUS · Ocrevus · Ongentys · PANZYGA · Penumbra System · QULIPTA · Soliris · TEPEZZA · TYSABRI · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VUMERITY · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XCOPRI · Xeomin
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 $424 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
308
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
PALMETTO GENERAL 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. Youssef is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Youssef experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Youssef performed 460 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Youssef receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Youssef received a total of $4,367 from 35 companies across 169 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. Youssef's costs compare to other neurologys in Miami Lakes?
Dr. Youssef's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. Youssef) 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 →