Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Luka, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
350 7TH ST N, Naples, FL 34102
2396244443
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1649513045 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. Luka 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. Luka

Dr. Joseph Luka is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Naples, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Luka performed 514 Medicare services across 440 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Luka received a total of $15,846 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 129 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Luka 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 42% volume in FL$ $15,846 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
514
Medicare services
Top 42% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
440
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~40 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
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance87$83$600
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access76$11$60
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes58$10$140
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance37$90$1,474
Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older)32$7$40
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device31$15$75
CT scan of chest, without contrast29$35$270
3d radiographic procedure25$7$30
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement25$25$130
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older23$68$565
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast23$71$465
Ct scan of chest with contrast17$44$300
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth14$61$340
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)13$214$1,260
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast13$67$540
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening11$53$200
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.
7.0% high complexity
44.9% medium
48.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,846
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,264/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
21
Companies
129
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
$15,846 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,404
2023
$709
2022
$3,850
2021
$1,206
2020
$984
2019
$5,038
2018
$2,655

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$4,701
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,548
Cook Incorporated
$1,629
Sirtex Medical Inc
$1,492
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,333
Cook Medical LLC
$961
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$877
Stryker Corporation
$528
Terumo Medical Corporation
$461
Medtronic, Inc.
$404
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$170
EKOS Corporation
$146
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$139
Ethicon US, LLC
$122
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$100
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$92
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$74
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$23
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$21
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$19
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$6
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for student in an organized health care education/training program in FL.

Equivalent to $3,083 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
165
Per 100K population
42.6
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY 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. Luka is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%).

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. Luka experienced with drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Luka performed 87 drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 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. Luka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Luka received a total of $15,846 from 21 companies across 129 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. Luka's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Naples?
Dr. Luka's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Luka) 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 →