Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kae Ferber, MD
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Ferber 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. Ferber
Dr. Kae Ferber is a geriatric medicine physician in Naples, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ferber performed 12,644 Medicare services across 8,081 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ferber received a total of $19,115 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 692 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Ferber 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 1% volume in FL
$19,115 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 | 81202 | 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 ↗12,644
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
8,081
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~665 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,920 | $18 | $47 |
| 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. |
766 | $89 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
680 | $8 | $17 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
566 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
556 | $8 | $16 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
509 | $16 | $34 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
460 | $13 | $27 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
441 | $4 | $9 |
| Annual depression screening | 407 | $19 | $38 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
406 | $131 | $267 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
384 | $29 | $59 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
348 | $15 | $30 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
340 | $9 | $18 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
333 | $14 | $29 |
| 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. |
317 | $11 | $30 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
290 | $1 | $2 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
271 | $7 | $13 |
| 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. |
256 | $58 | $187 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
255 | $9 | $19 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
226 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
189 | $2 | $4 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
188 | $13 | $27 |
| Iron level test | 185 | $6 | $13 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
182 | $9 | $17 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
174 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
174 | $5 | $10 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
165 | $8 | $16 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
140 | $10 | $30 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
103 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
97 | $138 | $371 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
82 | $32 | $64 |
| 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. |
75 | $72 | $144 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
72 | $8 | $16 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
72 | $8 | $17 |
| Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
69 | $9 | $31 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
68 | $49 | $137 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
65 | $14 | $28 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
64 | $17 | $34 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
59 | $3 | $5 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
55 | $3 | $7 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 55 | $18 | $37 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
53 | $32 | $64 |
| 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. |
52 | $282 | $576 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
46 | $5 | $10 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
44 | $40 | $83 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
37 | $3 | $7 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
35 | $19 | $39 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
34 | $5 | $9 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 11-20 min An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. The service involves a total time of 11 to 20 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
33 | $21 | $61 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
31 | $14 | $32 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
25 | $221 | $570 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
22 | $27 | $56 |
| 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. |
18 | $106 | $347 |
| 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. |
17 | $168 | $343 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
16 | $41 | $111 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
16 | $8 | $16 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
16 | $84 | $172 |
| 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. |
16 | $9 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
16 | $157 | $343 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
14 | $8 | $17 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
14 | $6 | $13 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
13 | $161 | $420 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $41 | $83 |
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 ↗$19,115
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,731/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
62
Companies
692
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
$19,097 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,505
2023
$2,579
2022
$3,159
2021
$2,579
2020
$1,632
2019
$3,780
2018
$2,881
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$2,843
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,794
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,084
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,048
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$791
Lilly USA, LLC
$687
PFIZER INC.
$675
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$636
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$591
Radius Health, Inc.
$544
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$530
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$527
Eisai Inc.
$520
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$469
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$434
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$394
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$386
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$384
Medtronic, Inc.
$375
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$350
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$296
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$289
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$239
Boston Scientific Corporation
$239
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$220
Abbott Laboratories
$211
AbbVie Inc.
$210
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$200
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$176
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$160
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$144
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$133
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$132
Kaneka Pharma America LLC
$126
Exact Sciences Corporation
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$115
AbbVie, Inc.
$110
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$98
VIVUS, Inc.
$98
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$67
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$66
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$60
Corium, LLC
$55
ABIOMED
$41
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$32
MannKind Corporation
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$22
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Insulet Corporation
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$17
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$12
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% 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 4% for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in FL.
Equivalent to $151 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
3.6
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. Ferber is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Ferber experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ferber performed 1,920 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Ferber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ferber received a total of $19,115 from 62 companies across 692 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. Ferber's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Naples?
Dr. Ferber's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Ferber) 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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