Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Vickers, M.D.
Neurology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vickers
Dr. Michael Vickers is a neurology specialist in Naples, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vickers performed 6,224 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vickers received a total of $3,078 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 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. Vickers 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 14% volume in FL
$3,078 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 | 87972 | 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 ↗6,224
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for neurology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 2,650 | $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. |
1,101 | $93 | $250 |
| 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. |
763 | $136 | $337 |
| 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. |
422 | $75 | $207 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 274 | $169 | $488 |
| 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. |
107 | $135 | $436 |
| 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. |
103 | $141 | $480 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
97 | $37 | $247 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
96 | $85 | $234 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
96 | $101 | $228 |
| 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. |
91 | $42 | $150 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
88 | $31 | $105 |
| 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. |
75 | $105 | $331 |
| 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. |
56 | $154 | $1,135 |
| 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. |
51 | $156 | $1,255 |
| 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. |
48 | $168 | $528 |
| 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. |
27 | $159 | $1,134 |
| 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. |
25 | $90 | $276 |
| 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. |
23 | $267 | $1,760 |
| 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. |
16 | $135 | $440 |
| 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. |
15 | $53 | $169 |
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 ↗$3,078
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $440/year across 7 years
Top 44% in FL for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
114
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
$1,250
2023
$253
2022
$307
2021
$296
2020
$111
2019
$155
2018
$706
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$710
ABBVIE INC.
$303
Eisai Inc.
$112
Lundbeck LLC
$28
UCB, Inc.
$21
Neurelis, Inc.
$20
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
ARGENX US, INC.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 90.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$710
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$669
ABBVIE INC.
$402
Biogen, Inc.
$173
AbbVie Inc.
$139
Eisai Inc.
$112
Radius Health, Inc.
$100
UCB, Inc.
$84
ARGENX US, INC.
$74
Celgene Corporation
$70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$63
Lundbeck LLC
$54
Allergan Inc.
$40
Amgen Inc.
$37
SK Life Science, Inc.
$35
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$25
EMD Serono, Inc.
$23
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Neurelis, Inc.
$20
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt LLC
$14
GE HEALTHCARE
$14
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$11
Egalet US Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 57.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVA · ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Briviact · DUOPA · GAMMAGARD · KYNMOBI · Leqembi · Mavenclad · NUPLAZID · OCREVUS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rebif · SPRIX · Tymlos · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VALTOCO · VYALEV · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · ZEPOSIA · 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. Vickers is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% 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. Vickers experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vickers performed 2,650 mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 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. Vickers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vickers received a total of $3,078 from 33 companies across 114 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. Vickers's costs compare to other neurologists in Naples?
Dr. Vickers's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Vickers) 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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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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