Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ryan Houk, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
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. Houk 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. Houk
Dr. Ryan Houk is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Naples, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Houk performed 10,993 Medicare services across 7,215 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Houk received a total of $4,232 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 243 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Houk 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in FL
$4,232 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 | 131157 | 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 ↗10,993
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for cardiovascular disease
7,215
Unique beneficiaries
$210
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
2,333 | $43 | $123 |
| 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. |
1,890 | $11 | $34 |
| 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. |
1,831 | $93 | $267 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 1,157 | $311 | $798 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
945 | $148 | $402 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
664 | $54 | $150 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
579 | $2,165 | $5,517 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
572 | $147 | $376 |
| 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. |
252 | $114 | $354 |
| 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. |
158 | $63 | $190 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
108 | $97 | $213 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
80 | $351 | $896 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
47 | $21 | $53 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
47 | $659 | $1,832 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
46 | $50 | $156 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
39 | $337 | $903 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
36 | $11 | $29 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 25 | $30 | $79 |
| 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. |
21 | $138 | $414 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
20 | $83 | $238 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
19 | $88 | $327 |
| SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body. |
18 | $284 | $726 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
17 | $82 | $223 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
17 | $14 | $37 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
17 | $2 | $6 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $74 | $200 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
15 | $19 | $61 |
| Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate used for imaging studies. The dose administered is up to 25 millicuries. |
14 | $89 | $114 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function test A nuclear medicine study that labels red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat over multiple cycles. |
11 | $171 | $435 |
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.
8.9% high complexity
35.0% medium
56.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,232
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $605/year across 7 years
Top 43% in FL for cardiovascular disease
20
Companies
243
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
$4,157 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$75 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$791
2023
$748
2022
$112
2021
$435
2020
$256
2019
$639
2018
$1,252
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,065
Abbott Laboratories
$794
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$465
GE HEALTHCARE
$246
PFIZER INC.
$232
Amgen Inc.
$229
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$224
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$191
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$137
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$91
Boston Scientific Corporation
$91
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$75
CVRx, Inc.
$69
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Philips North America LLC
$35
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$23
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · 3F · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Barostim Neo System · Cardiogen-82 · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · HeartMate · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · PRADAXA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Therapy Ablation Catheter · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $38 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
11.9
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. Houk is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Houk experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Houk performed 2,333 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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. Houk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Houk received a total of $4,232 from 20 companies across 243 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. Houk's costs compare to other cardiologists in Naples?
Dr. Houk's average Medicare payment per service is $210. 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. Houk) 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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