Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alyn Benezette, D.O.
Neurology · Ormond Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Benezette 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. Benezette
Dr. Alyn Benezette is a neurology specialist in Ormond Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benezette performed 12,313 Medicare services across 3,746 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benezette received a total of $14,629 from 81 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 941 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Benezette 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 9% volume in FL
$14,629 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 | 5774 | 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 ↗12,313
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for neurology
3,746
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~616 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. |
3,546 | $90 | $475 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
3,083 | $61 | $350 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
1,244 | $30 | $270 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
567 | $25 | $81 |
| Psychological test evaluation, first hour A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session. |
566 | $85 | $300 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
566 | $83 | $324 |
| Substance misuse assessment and brief intervention A structured assessment of alcohol or substance misuse combined with a brief intervention lasting 15 to 30 minutes. |
566 | $25 | $150 |
| 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. |
546 | $64 | $350 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
265 | $16 | $120 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 196 | $13 | $145 |
| 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. |
151 | $94 | $576 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
119 | $67 | $530 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
112 | $94 | $750 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
73 | $22 | $135 |
| 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. |
61 | $107 | $675 |
| 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. |
57 | $122 | $450 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
48 | $207 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
47 | $60 | $450 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
46 | $46 | $430 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
45 | $17 | $150 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
45 | $0 | $10 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
42 | $81 | $780 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
42 | $93 | $730 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
42 | $8 | $125 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
41 | $22 | $401 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
41 | $30 | $320 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
34 | $98 | $279 |
| 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. |
34 | $183 | $1,750 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
34 | $1 | $15 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
28 | $6 | $112 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
14 | $47 | $550 |
| 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. |
12 | $162 | $1,400 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
1.4% medium
98.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,629
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,090/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for neurology
81
Companies
941
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
$14,561 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$69 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,104
2023
$2,475
2022
$3,088
2021
$2,699
2020
$1,173
2019
$1,744
2018
$1,346
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$1,448
ABBVIE INC.
$1,287
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$978
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$902
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$880
PFIZER INC.
$710
GENZYME CORPORATION
$633
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$552
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$547
Neurelis, Inc.
$426
UCB, Inc.
$414
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$398
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$337
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$271
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$257
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$256
EMD Serono, Inc.
$242
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$230
Lilly USA, LLC
$208
Eisai Inc.
$206
Amgen Inc.
$205
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$183
Biogen, Inc.
$174
Allergan, Inc.
$174
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$167
Bausch Health US, LLC
$163
CSL Behring
$115
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$110
Indivior Inc.
$110
Zyla Life Sciences
$103
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$95
Lundbeck LLC
$93
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$87
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$79
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$71
SI-BONE, Inc.
$61
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$60
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$53
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$48
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$47
Grifols USA, LLC
$47
Nevro Corp.
$47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$43
Abbott Laboratories
$39
Egalet US Inc
$38
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$38
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$34
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$34
Orexo US, Inc.
$30
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$29
Radius Health, Inc.
$29
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$28
US WorldMeds, LLC
$26
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$25
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$23
Corium, LLC
$23
Merz North America, Inc.
$23
ARGENX US, INC.
$22
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$20
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$19
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$16
Neuronetics, Inc.
$16
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$14
Masimo Corporation
$13
Zogenix Inc.
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 25.4% 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 $119 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH DAYTONA BEACH
6.9 mi
6.9 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. Benezette is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Benezette experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benezette performed 3,546 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. Benezette receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benezette received a total of $14,629 from 81 companies across 941 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. Benezette's costs compare to other neurologists in Ormond Beach?
Dr. Benezette's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Benezette) 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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