Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregory Altemose, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Miramar Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Altemose
Dr. Gregory Altemose is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Miramar Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Altemose performed 2,473 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Altemose received a total of $41,252 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 361 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. Altemose 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ 2,473 Medicare services
$41,252 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,473
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
350 | $14 | $81 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
301 | $9 | $51 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
288 | $21 | $144 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
279 | $15 | $66 |
| 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. |
222 | $106 | $347 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
201 | $17 | $85 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
179 | $46 | $153 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 128 | $164 | $433 |
| 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. |
60 | $67 | $177 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
55 | $22 | $167 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
45 | $64 | $231 |
| 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. |
41 | $85 | $254 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
35 | $19 | $56 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
32 | $14 | $62 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
32 | $714 | $2,045 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
25 | $9 | $33 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
24 | $46 | $178 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
23 | $47 | $134 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
22 | $68 | $208 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
20 | $590 | $1,779 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
19 | $8 | $32 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
18 | $57 | $504 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $135 | $432 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
16 | $10 | $28 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
14 | $379 | $1,460 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $16 | $52 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
12 | $41 | $106 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
38.2% high complexity
0.7% medium
61.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,252
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,893/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
361
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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.
2024
$2,249
2023
$4,682
2022
$2,771
2021
$13,659
2020
$2,747
2019
$7,090
2018
$8,054
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,309
Boston Scientific Corporation
$569
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$54
PFIZER INC.
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$42
Amgen Inc.
$38
Inari Medical, Inc.
$24
CORDIS US CORP.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 86.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$17,962
Topera, Inc.
$12,087
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,394
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,892
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,286
AtriCure, Inc.
$451
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$331
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$321
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$282
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$230
PFIZER INC.
$150
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
BIOTRONIK INC.
$79
Amgen Inc.
$73
ATRICURE, INC.
$65
Lundbeck LLC
$64
Novo Nordisk Inc
$59
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Inari Medical, Inc.
$43
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$42
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
CORDIS US CORP.
$18
Stryker Corporation
$18
BioSig Technologies, Inc.
$16
CVRx, Inc.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 83.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$79,281
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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. Altemose is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Altemose experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Altemose performed 350 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Altemose receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Altemose received a total of $41,252 from 32 companies across 361 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Altemose's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Miramar Beach?
Dr. Altemose's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Altemose) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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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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