Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hiroko Beck, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
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. Beck
Dr. Hiroko Beck is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Ocala, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beck performed 1,920 Medicare services across 1,566 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beck received a total of $41,218 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 329 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Beck 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ 1,920 Medicare services
$41,218 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,920
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,566
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
325 | $11 | $74 |
| 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. |
313 | $100 | $457 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
235 | $17 | $122 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
142 | $24 | $169 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
102 | $35 | $214 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
96 | $29 | $207 |
| 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. |
94 | $128 | $592 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
54 | $21 | $147 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
46 | $10 | $84 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
46 | $27 | $131 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
45 | $20 | $148 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 43 | $140 | $712 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
38 | $49 | $338 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
33 | $20 | $145 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
32 | $39 | $185 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $44 | $313 |
| 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. |
26 | $126 | $608 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
24 | $9 | $67 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
22 | $21 | $144 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
21 | $41 | $228 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
19 | $418 | $2,356 |
| 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 | $84 | $490 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
19 | $32 | $181 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $101 | $481 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
15 | $14 | $101 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $68 | $313 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $18 | $132 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
13 | $8 | $68 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
12 | $58 | $3,949 |
| 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. |
12 | $72 | $328 |
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.
36.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
63.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,218
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,888/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for cardiovascular disease
21
Companies
329
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28,238 (68.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,736 (28.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,245 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,273
2023
$5,910
2022
$959
2021
$9,908
2020
$2,310
2019
$10,805
2018
$8,054
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$13,266
Boston Scientific Corporation
$9,166
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$7,764
Abbott Laboratories
$5,147
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,465
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$535
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$157
AtriCure, Inc.
$143
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$143
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$102
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$64
Volta Medical Inc
$26
Elutia, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$18
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$13
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 73.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · AMVIA EDGE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Advisor Catheter · Amplia MRI · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · CARTO 3 · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CareLink · CareLink Express · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite X · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · GlideLight · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · LINQ II · LOOP · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MOMENTUM · MYLUX · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · MyCareLink · NA · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · PULSESELECT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Pouch · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · S ICD · SelectSecure · THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH · TYRX · VIEWMATE · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · VX1 · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 →
The majority of payments (68%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $2,147 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
13.7
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY 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. Beck is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, with 19 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. Beck experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beck performed 325 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. Beck receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beck received a total of $41,218 from 21 companies across 329 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. Beck's costs compare to other cardiologists in Ocala?
Dr. Beck's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Beck) 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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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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