Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Klafter, D.O.
Neurology · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Klafter 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. Klafter
Dr. Mark Klafter is a neurology specialist in Orlando, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Klafter performed 1,677 Medicare services across 1,155 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Klafter received a total of $246,073 from 87 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1955 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Klafter 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in FL
$246,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 6959 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗1,677
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for neurology
1,155
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
377 | $90 | $225 |
| 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. |
312 | $136 | $302 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
225 | $75 | $175 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
145 | $66 | $100 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 81 | $15 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 63 | $164 | $434 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
58 | $161 | $450 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
56 | $70 | $124 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
47 | $99 | $250 |
| 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. |
47 | $67 | $212 |
| 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. |
40 | $124 | $350 |
| Chemical nerve block injection, 5+ arm/leg muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze five or more muscles in the first extremity treated. |
34 | $78 | $350 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
32 | $90 | $150 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
28 | $191 | $450 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
28 | $43 | $75 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
25 | $94 | $360 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
25 | $135 | $300 |
| 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 | $80 | $300 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
18 | $25 | $65 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
16 | $329 | $550 |
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 2024 ↗$246,073
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $35,153/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for neurology
87
Companies
1,955
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
$220,291 (89.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$25,782 (10.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$36,487
2023
$56,828
2022
$23,171
2021
$26,031
2020
$22,699
2019
$49,355
2018
$31,502
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$60,318
ABBVIE INC.
$46,533
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$31,798
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30,087
Allergan, Inc.
$29,893
Allergan Inc.
$26,155
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,385
Biogen, Inc.
$1,280
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,080
EMD Serono, Inc.
$961
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$958
UCB, Inc.
$854
Amgen Inc.
$811
Genentech USA, Inc.
$733
Lilly USA, LLC
$718
ARGENX US, INC.
$661
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$646
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$618
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$517
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$509
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$456
US WorldMeds, LLC
$436
CSL Behring
$429
PFIZER INC.
$338
Celgene Corporation
$337
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$314
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$303
Eisai Inc.
$287
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$262
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$258
Grifols USA, LLC
$253
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$249
AbbVie Inc.
$243
GE HEALTHCARE
$204
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$200
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$190
Mallinckrodt LLC
$183
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$178
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$170
Abbott Laboratories
$163
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Lundbeck LLC
$150
BIOTRONIK INC.
$139
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$138
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$138
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$131
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$129
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$120
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$119
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$118
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$97
Merz North America, Inc.
$94
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$94
Corium, LLC
$86
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$82
GE Healthcare
$82
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$78
Strongbridge US INC.
$71
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$70
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$68
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$67
MDD US Operations, LLC
$66
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$64
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$52
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$32
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$28
Promius Pharma LLC
$27
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$25
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$23
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
AbbVie, Inc.
$21
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$20
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$15
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$14
Piramal Imaging Limited
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for neurology in FL.
Equivalent to $14,673 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH
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. Klafter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 20 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. Klafter experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Klafter performed 377 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Klafter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Klafter received a total of $246,073 from 87 companies across 1,955 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. Klafter's costs compare to other neurologists in Orlando?
Dr. Klafter's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Klafter) 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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