Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elias Skoufis, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
125 BAPTIST WAY STE 3A, Pensacola, FL 32503
4482276604
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1093715419 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. Skoufis 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. Skoufis

Dr. Elias Skoufis is a cardiovascular disease in Pensacola, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skoufis performed 2,233 Medicare services across 2,126 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skoufis received a total of $1,470 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Skoufis 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▲ 2,233 Medicare services$ $1,470 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,233
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,126
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~112 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
Echocardiogram, transthoracic400$49$130
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)248$73$105
EKG interpretation and report170$6$30
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function145$2$10
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity130$62$150
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow127$28$125
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up123$6$20
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician121$10$35
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect110$54$165
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician95$15$50
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up68$19$55
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report66$82$225
Initial hospital admission, high complexity66$133$420
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days52$16$45
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat49$83$230
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days46$19$47
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional42$19$55
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts36$27$85
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional24$14$55
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers22$13$40
Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report22$61$175
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers20$23$110
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity19$105$280
Heart muscle strain imaging18$9$70
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast14$90$245
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.
30.9% high complexity
31.2% medium
37.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,470
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $210/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in FL for cardiovascular disease
22
Companies
89
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
$1,470 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$237
2023
$292
2022
$240
2021
$16
2020
$134
2019
$324
2018
$227

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$214
Boston Scientific Corporation
$160
Amgen Inc.
$160
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$141
PFIZER INC.
$98
Baxter Healthcare
$93
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$88
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$34
Philips North America LLC
$26
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (CK4) MCOT · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Claria MRI · Corlanor · DEFINITY · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GENERAL THERAPIES · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · Livalo · NEXLETOL · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 $66 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST 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. Skoufis is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Skoufis experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skoufis performed 400 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Skoufis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skoufis received a total of $1,470 from 22 companies across 89 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. Skoufis's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Pensacola?
Dr. Skoufis's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Skoufis) 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 →