Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Ross, D.O.

Neurology · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1110 AIRPORT BLVD, Pensacola, FL 32504
8504381136
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1528037256 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. Ross 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. Ross

Dr. Daniel Ross is a neurology in Pensacola, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ross performed 53,958 Medicare services across 3,006 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ross received a total of $25,244 from 97 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1453 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. Ross 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 1% volume in FL$ $25,244 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
53,958
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for neurology
3,006
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,698 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
Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit25,557$4$25
Botox injection, per unit24,320$5$31
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)910$91$546
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study614$76$481
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)326$134$734
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)244$64$376
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies168$134$953
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle148$57$100
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box135$164$706
Mri scan of brain without contrast131$150$1,100
New patient office visit (45-59 min)131$116$832
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies125$159$1,140
Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth102$46$302
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy92$284$1,775
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face90$127$803
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles86$49$325
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)81$156$1,052
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour73$101$676
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes73$25$183
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time58$109$815
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch56$77$387
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours50$165$1,020
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)47$105$644
Punch biopsy, first skin growth44$93$624
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast37$119$1,000
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)31$94$1,370
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg29$0$3
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), continuous27$201$1,250
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies27$99$724
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast24$141$1,000
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 37-60 hours with review and report by health care professional22$193$1,326
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint20$59$308
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement20$45$286
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle18$11$78
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast16$229$1,663
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast14$126$1,117
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort12$26$576
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 ↗
$25,244
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,606/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for neurology
97
Companies
1,453
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
$24,959 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$285 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,659
2023
$4,344
2022
$4,018
2021
$3,289
2020
$2,222
2019
$2,975
2018
$2,737

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,404
Biogen, Inc.
$1,196
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$1,148
MDD US Operations, LLC
$1,093
ABBVIE INC.
$1,062
PFIZER INC.
$1,001
SK Life Science, Inc.
$954
Amgen Inc.
$904
UCB, Inc.
$900
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$846
Lundbeck LLC
$810
Lilly USA, LLC
$660
Genentech USA, Inc.
$592
GENZYME CORPORATION
$582
Eisai Inc.
$546
AbbVie Inc.
$535
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$495
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$427
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$418
CSL Behring
$411
EMD Serono, Inc.
$406
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$370
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$353
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$338
Allergan, Inc.
$294
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$292
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$275
EISAI INC.
$272
Allergan Inc.
$259
US WorldMeds, LLC
$259
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$259
Grifols USA, LLC
$255
ARGENX US, INC.
$254
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$224
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$211
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$201
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$191
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$189
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$181
Boston Scientific Corporation
$175
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$173
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$166
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$161
Merz North America, Inc.
$155
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$145
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$135
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$130
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$120
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$119
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$117
GE HEALTHCARE
$116
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$115
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$111
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$106
Novo Nordisk Inc
$104
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
Mallinckrodt LLC
$86
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$81
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$74
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
AbbVie, Inc.
$71
Celgene Corporation
$71
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$70
Medtronic, Inc.
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$62
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$59
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$57
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Strongbridge US INC.
$53
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
GE Healthcare
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$47
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$42
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$41
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Nevro Corp.
$30
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$27
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$22
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$22
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$21
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$19
GE HealthCare
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Zogenix Inc.
$14
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 14.8% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $47 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
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. Ross is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 13%), with 20 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. Ross experienced with botox injection (xeomin), per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ross performed 25,557 botox injection (xeomin), per unit 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. Ross receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ross received a total of $25,244 from 97 companies across 1,453 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. Ross's costs compare to other neurologys in Pensacola?
Dr. Ross's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Ross) 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.

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 →