Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Rush, MD
Family Medicine · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Rush 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. Rush
Dr. Christopher Rush is a family medicine specialist in Pensacola, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rush performed 3,666 Medicare services across 2,230 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rush received a total of $12,527 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 809 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Rush 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
$12,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 89793 | Clear | January 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 ↗3,666
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for family medicine
2,230
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~183 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. |
2,058 | $34 | $225 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
494 | $38 | $341 |
| 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. |
197 | $40 | $153 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
123 | $10 | $45 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
87 | $38 | $174 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
82 | $8 | $33 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
72 | $13 | $57 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
69 | $10 | $41 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
56 | $2 | $10 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
46 | $15 | $98 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
35 | $53 | $524 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
33 | $40 | $355 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
33 | $50 | $499 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
31 | $31 | $143 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
31 | $76 | $183 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
26 | $16 | $71 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
25 | $6 | $8 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
23 | $5 | $22 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
20 | $26 | $186 |
| 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. |
19 | $11 | $67 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
16 | $18 | $132 |
| 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. |
16 | $93 | $358 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
16 | $124 | $481 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
13 | $15 | $104 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
12 | $52 | $267 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
11 | $31 | $104 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
11 | $3 | $14 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
11 | $22 | $59 |
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 ↗$12,527
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,790/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for family medicine
61
Companies
809
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
$12,527 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,395
2023
$1,215
2022
$1,178
2021
$2,268
2020
$1,948
2019
$2,108
2018
$2,416
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,609
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,147
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,001
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$996
Amgen Inc.
$980
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$884
PFIZER INC.
$850
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$606
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$400
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$310
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$303
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$293
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$290
ABBVIE INC.
$262
AbbVie Inc.
$228
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$167
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$134
Lundbeck LLC
$130
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$106
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$105
Shire North American Group Inc
$104
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$99
Allergan Inc.
$96
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$92
Corcept Therapeutics
$88
Exact Sciences Corporation
$85
Allergan, Inc.
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$78
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$50
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$43
OptiNose US, Inc.
$40
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$33
VIVUS, Inc.
$24
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$21
EISAI INC.
$20
VIVUS LLC
$19
Almatica Pharma LLC
$19
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.0% of total 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $342 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
271
Per 100K population
83.8
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
10.5 mi
10.5 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. Rush is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Rush experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rush performed 2,058 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. Rush receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rush received a total of $12,527 from 61 companies across 809 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. Rush's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Pensacola?
Dr. Rush's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Rush) 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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