Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carson Turner, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · North Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
200 HEALTHCARE WAY UNIT 103, North Venice, FL 34275
9412610160
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1467676064 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Turner

Dr. Carson Turner is a cardiovascular disease in North Venice, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Turner performed 2,043 Medicare services across 1,805 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Turner received a total of $4,422 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 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. Turner 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 2,043 Medicare services$ $4,422 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,043
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,805
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~114 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
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead303$11$42
New patient office visit (45-59 min)263$128$333
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity215$64$148
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity192$106$283
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)186$101$219
Echocardiogram, transthoracic116$152$431
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test112$41$78
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes81$10$26
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose77$90$236
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity69$95$213
Cardiac catheterization61$194$691
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician41$49$171
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect39$340$797
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)39$70$156
Initial hospital admission, high complexity39$140$415
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up34$20$51
New patient office visit (30-44 min)29$79$217
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician27$15$44
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician27$10$30
Heart rhythm recording continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days19$9$30
Coronary stent placement18$458$1,379
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days17$19$50
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist14$230$819
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow14$149$430
Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel11$58$214
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.
10.2% high complexity
14.9% medium
74.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,422
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $632/year across 7 years
Top 43% in FL for cardiovascular disease
22
Companies
103
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
$4,422 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$572
2023
$457
2022
$628
2021
$385
2020
$246
2019
$480
2018
$1,654

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,622
Boston Scientific Corporation
$349
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$264
Medtronic, Inc.
$216
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$166
ABIOMED
$140
PFIZER INC.
$89
BIOTRONIK INC.
$85
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$77
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$73
Amgen Inc.
$71
Novo Nordisk Inc
$54
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$48
Terumo Medical Corporation
$28
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
CVRx, Inc.
$21
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Lupin Inc.
$14
Teleflex LLC
$14
Cleerly, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.2% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $216 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
84
Per 100K population
18.7
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Turner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Turner experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Turner performed 303 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Turner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Turner received a total of $4,422 from 22 companies across 103 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. Turner's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in North Venice?
Dr. Turner's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Turner) 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 →
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.

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 →