Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Denis Stewart, M.D.

Optician · New Port Richey, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5539 MARINE PKWY, New Port Richey, FL 34652
7278418225
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1356389696 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Stewart 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. Stewart

Dr. Denis Stewart is an optician in New Port Richey, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stewart performed 8,155 Medicare services across 1,415 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Stewart is 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 11% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,155
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for optician
1,415
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~429 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)6,810$0$1
Screening mammography237$122$400
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)138$51$75
CT scan of chest, without contrast118$97$796
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan114$865$6,007
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries110$339$442
Chest X-ray, 2 views104$21$84
Bone density scan (DEXA)95$36$295
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast62$136$1,550
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast33$132$1,420
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan32$1,112$7,312
Ct scan of chest with contrast31$89$865
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast28$186$2,038
Mri scan of brain without contrast26$145$1,101
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast24$80$496
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers24$69$374
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast23$263$2,920
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast19$133$1,480
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers19$135$564
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth18$366$1,837
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast17$96$347
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast14$115$1,550
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing13$59$472
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast12$91$796
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue12$78$234
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view11$21$82
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen11$81$330
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.
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
330
Per 100K population
56.1
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Stewart is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Stewart experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stewart performed 6,810 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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.
How do Dr. Stewart's costs compare to other opticians in New Port Richey?
Dr. Stewart's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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 High for Dr. Stewart) 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 ↗, 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →