Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William McKenzie, M.D.

Optician · Panama City, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1397 JENKS AVE # 1, Panama City, FL 32401
8505225864
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1326060682 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. McKenzie 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. McKenzie

Dr. William McKenzie is an optician in Panama City, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McKenzie performed 7,911 Medicare services across 6,392 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McKenzie received a total of $376,756 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 840 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. McKenzie 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▲ Top 12% volume in FL$ $376,756 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,911
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for optician
6,392
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~416 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)2,482$92$145
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration760$28$121
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases754$42$115
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors751$39$145
Artery puncture collection of blood sample498$21$72
Carboxyhemoglobin (protein) level453$12$78
Blood gases measurement, with o2 saturation453$77$114
Hemoglobin-oxygen affinity measurement453$13$62
Methemoglobin (hemoglobin) analysis, quantitative453$8$40
New patient office visit (45-59 min)293$122$235
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes190$14$30
Evaluation of use of breathing device180$12$50
Home sleep study test (hst) with type ii portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 7 channels: eeg, eog, emg, ecg/heart rate, airflow, respiratory effort and oxygen saturation173$107$425
Test for exercise-induced lung stress18$26$85
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 ↗
$376,756
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $53,822/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for optician
30
Companies
840
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
$357,203 (94.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$17,084 (4.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,469 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$62,354
2023
$43,260
2022
$27,836
2021
$28,073
2020
$38,589
2019
$99,613
2018
$77,031

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$137,432
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$95,282
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60,227
Shire North American Group Inc
$23,179
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22,977
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20,454
Grifols USA, LLC
$8,702
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$5,762
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc.
$660
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$578
Electromed, Inc.
$239
GENZYME CORPORATION
$173
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$160
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$150
Amgen Inc.
$110
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$88
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$84
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$74
United Therapeutics Corporation
$62
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$56
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$44
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$42
Insmed, Inc.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$32
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$27
CSL Behring
$25
Inogen, Inc.
$15
Eisai Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.8% 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 (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for optician in FL.

Equivalent to $4,762 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
29.8
County median income
$70,188
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY
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. McKenzie is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 19 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. McKenzie experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McKenzie performed 2,482 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. McKenzie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McKenzie received a total of $376,756 from 30 companies across 840 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. McKenzie's costs compare to other opticians in Panama City?
Dr. McKenzie's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. McKenzie) 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 →