Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Novak, MD
Neurology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Novak
Dr. Michael Novak is a neurology specialist in Naples, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Novak performed 121,019 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Novak received a total of $13,465 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 813 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗121,019
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for neurology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
813
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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)
ABBVIE INC.
$988
Lundbeck LLC
$202
Eisai Inc.
$163
Lilly USA, LLC
$153
PFIZER INC.
$146
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$120
ARGENX US, INC.
$87
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$80
UCB, Inc.
$67
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$55
Neurelis, Inc.
$42
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$27
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 60.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVA · ADUHELM · AFINITOR · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMPYRA · AMYVID · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · AVONEX · Adlarity · Aimovig · Austedo XR · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Briviact · CAMBIA · CONTRAVE · CREXONT · DAXXIFY · DUOPA · DYSPORT · Dhivy · Dysport · EMGALITY · Evrysdi · FIRDAPSE · GAMMAGARD · GILENYA · GRALISE · Gamunex-C · Hizentra · Horizant · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · INVOKANA · KESIMPTA · KEVEYIS · KISUNLA · LYRICA · Leqembi · MAYZENT · Mavenclad · NORTHERA · NOURIANZ · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nourianz · Nuedexta · OCREVUS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ONPATTRO · ONZETRA Xsail · OXTELLAR XR · Ongentys · PANZYGA · QMIIZ ODT · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Radicava · Rebif · Rystiggo · SOLIRIS · SPRIX · SUNOSI · Soliris · TOSYMRA · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VUMERITY · VYALEV · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · Vimpat · XEOMIN · Xadago · Xeomin · Xyrem · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZEPOSIA · ZTLido · Zembrace · Zilbrysq
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Neurologists in nearby ZIP areas
193
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
5.2 mi
5.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Novak is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Novak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Novak received a total of $13,465 from 70 companies across 813 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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