Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Novak, MD
Neurology · 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. Novak 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. Novak
Dr. Michael Novak is a neurology specialist in Naples, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Novak performed 121,019 Medicare services across 2,185 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Novak received a total of $13,465 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 813 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Novak 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in FL
$13,465 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 | 53693 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗121,019
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for neurology
2,185
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~6,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
111,046 | $5 | $8 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 7,025 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
812 | $95 | $250 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
380 | $127 | $376 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
249 | $79 | $207 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 166 | $61 | $128 |
| 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. |
144 | $65 | $169 |
| 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. |
124 | $138 | $337 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
100 | $158 | $696 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
93 | $162 | $1,326 |
| Chemical nerve block injection, 5+ arm/leg muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze five or more muscles in the first extremity treated. |
77 | $144 | $438 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
62 | $156 | $1,255 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
62 | $154 | $1,135 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
59 | $106 | $331 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 57 | $164 | $488 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
54 | $135 | $730 |
| 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. |
54 | $108 | $440 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
48 | $140 | $436 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
45 | $42 | $150 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
41 | $18 | $47 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
40 | $153 | $1,134 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels with and without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck. Images are taken both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance visibility. |
39 | $282 | $2,075 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
39 | $9 | $15 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
33 | $170 | $528 |
| Chemical nerve paralysis injection, each additional extremity Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze nerves and muscles in an additional arm or leg. This is billed for each extremity beyond the first one treated. |
29 | $103 | $233 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
25 | $49 | $146 |
| Nerve conduction study, 3-4 tests A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 3 to 4 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
23 | $90 | $276 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
22 | $42 | $130 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
21 | $1 | $10 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
20 | $263 | $1,760 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
19 | $0 | $12 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck without the use of contrast dye. |
11 | $181 | $1,324 |
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 ↗$13,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,924/year across 7 years
Top 22% in FL for neurology
70
Companies
813
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
$13,346 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$119 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,254
2023
$2,085
2022
$2,327
2021
$2,063
2020
$1,429
2019
$1,409
2018
$1,897
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$2,274
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,065
Amgen Inc.
$798
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$703
Lilly USA, LLC
$606
Allergan, Inc.
$553
UCB, Inc.
$529
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$477
AbbVie Inc.
$465
Biogen, Inc.
$453
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$391
PFIZER INC.
$360
Lundbeck LLC
$347
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$312
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$252
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$231
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$212
Eisai Inc.
$189
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$184
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$171
EMD Serono, Inc.
$167
ARGENX US, INC.
$164
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$161
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$160
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$156
Celgene Corporation
$138
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$129
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$121
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$120
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$96
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$93
Allergan Inc.
$86
Merz North America, Inc.
$72
GENZYME CORPORATION
$67
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$64
CSL Behring
$60
SK Life Science, Inc.
$58
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$58
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$55
Grifols USA, LLC
$51
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$44
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$42
Neurelis, Inc.
$42
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$37
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
US WorldMeds, LLC
$35
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$33
Promius Pharma LLC
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Corium, LLC
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$20
Saol Therapeutics Inc.
$19
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Mallinckrodt LLC
$14
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
GE HEALTHCARE
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$12
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$11
Egalet US Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $11 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
193
Per 100K population
49.8
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
5.2 mi
5.2 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. Novak is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Novak experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Novak performed 111,046 botox injection, per unit 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. Novak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Novak received a total of $13,465 from 70 companies across 813 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. Novak's costs compare to other neurologists in Naples?
Dr. Novak's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Novak) 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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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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