Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Howard Baikovitz, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Pembroke Pines, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
603 N FLAMINGO RD, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
9544342343
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1336183250 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. Baikovitz 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. Baikovitz

Dr. Howard Baikovitz is a gastroenterology specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baikovitz performed 789 Medicare services across 535 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baikovitz received a total of $5,439 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 272 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Baikovitz 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 44% volume in FL $5,439 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 59467 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
789
Medicare services
Top 44% in FL for gastroenterology
535
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~42 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 315 $65 $105
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 139 $92 $133
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 132 $106 $156
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 56 $202 $1,300
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 52 $111 $180
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy 41 $63 $1,000
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 31 $75 $135
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 23 $143 $1,100
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 ↗
$5,439
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $777/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for gastroenterology
39
Companies
272
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
$5,349 (98.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$90 (1.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$733
2023
$630
2022
$230
2021
$250
2020
$269
2019
$1,079
2018
$2,248

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,168
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$640
Allergan Inc.
$415
AbbVie, Inc.
$377
AbbVie Inc.
$370
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$330
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$302
ABBVIE INC.
$292
Boston Scientific Corporation
$250
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$142
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$119
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$96
Olympus America Inc.
$92
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Lilly USA, LLC
$65
PFIZER INC.
$62
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$53
Shionogi Inc
$35
QOL Medical, LLC
$31
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$29
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
VIVUS LLC
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$23
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$21
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$20
Ardelyx, Inc.
$17
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$13
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$12
Covidien LP
$12
GI Supply, Inc.
$12
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$11
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $689 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
244
Per 100K population
12.5
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST
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. Baikovitz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Baikovitz experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baikovitz performed 315 hospital follow-up visit, moderate 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. Baikovitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baikovitz received a total of $5,439 from 39 companies across 272 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. Baikovitz's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Pembroke Pines?
Dr. Baikovitz's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Baikovitz) 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 →