Dr. Sarah Jernigan, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Jernigan
Dr. Sarah Jernigan is a neurological surgery specialist in Miami, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jernigan performed 942 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jernigan received a total of $4,737 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 25 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jernigan is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 165977 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
203 | $42 | $475 |
| Baclofen injection, 10 mg A 10 mg dose of the muscle relaxant baclofen is injected into the body. |
188 | $141 | $250 |
| 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. |
140 | $87 | $213 |
| Reprogramming of cerebrospinal fluid shunt Adjustment of the settings on a device that drains excess fluid from the brain or spinal cord. This procedure modifies the shunt's function to manage fluid pressure. |
115 | $58 | $349 |
| Skull X-ray, 1-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the skull using one to three different angles to visualize the bones of the head. |
54 | $26 | $100 |
| Lumbar puncture with imaging guidance A procedure to remove spinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic testing, performed using imaging guidance. |
53 | $64 | $1,390 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $125 | $363 |
| Computer-assisted brain procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure performed within the brain using computer technology to assist with precision and guidance. |
38 | $178 | $1,092 |
| Spinal drug pump reprogramming and refill Electronic adjustment of the settings for a spinal drug infusion pump and replenishment of the medication reservoir. |
38 | $67 | $348 |
| Brain fluid drainage shunt placement Surgical placement of a shunt to drain excess fluid from the brain to another part of the body, such as the abdomen or chest. |
31 | $495 | $2,260 |
| Insertion or revision of CSF drainage shunt This procedure involves placing a new cerebrospinal fluid drainage shunt or adjusting an existing one to manage fluid buildup in the brain or spine. |
22 | $452 | $2,028 |
| 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. |
16 | $70 | $138 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
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Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Jernigan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with 19 years of NPI registration.
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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