Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Lindner, DO
Critical Care Medicine · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Lindner 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 →
Are you Dr. Lindner?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Lindner
Dr. David Lindner is a critical care medicine specialist in Naples, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lindner performed 3,182 Medicare services across 2,551 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lindner received a total of $32,410 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 217 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lindner 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in FL
$32,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 6979 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
Verify directly on FL DOH →
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,182
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for critical care medicine
2,551
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~167 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, 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. |
366 | $139 | $281 |
| 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. |
280 | $95 | $208 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
265 | $44 | $104 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
263 | $42 | $110 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
210 | $30 | $94 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
206 | $176 | $466 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
202 | $8 | $17 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
201 | $98 | $210 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
180 | $26 | $70 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
108 | $65 | $146 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
101 | $28 | $132 |
| 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. |
73 | $138 | $410 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
71 | $7 | $38 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 63 | $162 | $410 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
62 | $27 | $513 |
| 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. |
59 | $58 | $139 |
| Artery puncture collection of blood sample | 49 | $22 | $63 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
48 | $112 | $1,050 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
46 | $80 | $216 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
40 | $55 | $230 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
40 | $21 | $82 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
39 | $14 | $45 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
31 | $105 | $515 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes. |
21 | $147 | $1,910 |
| 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. |
21 | $116 | $328 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
20 | $32 | $45 |
| 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. |
19 | $69 | $70 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
19 | $125 | $328 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes. |
18 | $184 | $2,030 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
17 | $50 | $654 |
| Review by radiologist of liver vein image with assessment of blood flow | 17 | $40 | $128 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $108 | $280 |
| Bronchial valve insertion for lung air leak A procedure using an endoscope to insert a valve into the lung airway to assess for air leaks and determine airway size. |
11 | $160 | $466 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
10.8% medium
87.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$32,410
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,630/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for critical care medicine
24
Companies
217
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24,596 (75.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,866 (21.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$948 (2.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,016
2023
$12,112
2022
$10,410
2021
$510
2020
$692
2019
$327
2018
$344
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18,565
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$6,885
Pulmonx Corporation
$1,597
Ethicon Inc.
$1,479
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$969
United Therapeutics Corporation
$721
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$635
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$425
Insmed, Inc.
$274
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$125
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$112
Covidien LP
$112
Medtronic, Inc.
$81
Sandoz Inc.
$61
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Genentech USA, Inc.
$28
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$26
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Abbott Laboratories
$11
Top 3 companies account for 83.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · AREXVY · Adempas · Arikayce · CHARTIS CATHETER · Da Vinci Surgical System · FASENRA · GIAPREZA · ILLUMISITE · Mitra Clip system · Monarch Platform · NUCALA · NUZYRA · OFEV · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · ORENITRAM · REMODULIN · SPYSCOPE · SuperDimension · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TREPROSTINIL · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · Utibron · WATCHMAN · WINREVAIR · Xolair · ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER · ZEPHYR ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE · superDimension
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 →
The majority of payments (76%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in critical care medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for critical care medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $1,019 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Lindner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Lindner experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lindner performed 366 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Lindner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lindner received a total of $32,410 from 24 companies across 217 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. Lindner's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Naples?
Dr. Lindner's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Lindner) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Critical Care Medicines in Naples
Browse critical care medicines in Naples ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Critical Care Medicines in FL
Critical care medicines ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Critical Care Medicines in FL
Which FL critical care medicines receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
By company
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
By company
Pulmonx Corporation Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Pulmonx Corporation.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology