Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Heller, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Oakland Park, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
5601 N DIXIE HWY, Oakland Park, FL 33334
9544913440
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1942508775 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Heller 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. Heller

Dr. Daniel Heller is an internal medicine specialist in Oakland Park, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heller performed 2,481 Medicare services across 1,214 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heller received a total of $705 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 4 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Heller 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in FL $705 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,481
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for internal medicine
1,214
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~165 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
Nursing facility visit, low complexity 1,683 $59 $227
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 267 $111 $421
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 222 $61 $297
Critical care, first 30-74 min 218 $184 $701
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 60 $102 $318
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 20 $148 $615
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 11 $8 $144
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$705
Total received (2019-2022)
Avg $176/year across 4 years
Top 44% in FL for internal medicine
4
Companies
4
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$300 (42.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$300 (42.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$105 (14.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$86
2021
$19
2020
$300
2019
$300

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$300
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$300
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$86
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
XARELTO · Zilver PTX
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 →

The majority of payments (42%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $28 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,745
Per 100K population
89.7
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
FORT LAUDERDALE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
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 2022
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. Heller is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 15 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. Heller experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heller performed 1,683 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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. Heller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heller received a total of $705 from 4 companies across 4 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. Heller's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Oakland Park?
Dr. Heller's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Heller) 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.

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 →