Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Adina Benitez, M.D.
Family Medicine · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Benitez 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. Benitez
Dr. Adina Benitez is a family medicine specialist in Naples, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benitez performed 1,470 Medicare services across 1,244 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benitez received a total of $3,276 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Benitez 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in FL
$3,276 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 152556 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,470
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for family medicine
1,244
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
210 | $94 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
162 | $8 | $17 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
128 | $8 | $16 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
102 | $134 | $267 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
101 | $13 | $27 |
| Annual depression screening | 100 | $19 | $38 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
98 | $10 | $21 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
93 | $16 | $34 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
72 | $10 | $19 |
| 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. |
57 | $95 | $347 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
55 | $15 | $30 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
35 | $29 | $59 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
28 | $32 | $64 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
28 | $32 | $64 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
27 | $8 | $17 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
27 | $72 | $145 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $282 | $575 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
20 | $14 | $29 |
| 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. |
17 | $65 | $187 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
15 | $2 | $4 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
15 | $9 | $18 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
15 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $30 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $172 | $343 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
12 | $19 | $39 |
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 ↗$3,276
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $546/year across 6 years
Top 15% in FL for family medicine
31
Companies
164
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
$3,159 (96.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$117 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$461
2023
$505
2022
$1,052
2020
$195
2019
$544
2018
$519
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$432
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$379
PFIZER INC.
$302
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$300
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$198
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$151
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$142
Lilly USA, LLC
$140
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$137
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$128
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$124
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$115
Amgen Inc.
$109
Exact Sciences Corporation
$79
Dexcom, Inc.
$73
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$71
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Axonics, Inc.
$18
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · Axonics · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · Baxdela · COLOGUARD · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · Corlanor · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · INJECTAFER · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · Saxenda · TRADJENTA · Tresiba · Tymlos · VPRIV · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $223 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
315
Per 100K population
81.3
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
3.3 mi
3.3 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. Benitez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Benitez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benitez performed 210 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Benitez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benitez received a total of $3,276 from 31 companies across 164 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. Benitez's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Naples?
Dr. Benitez's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Benitez) 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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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.
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