Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lawrence King, M.D.

Neurology · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5153 N 9TH AVE, Pensacola, FL 32504
8504162554
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1609901487 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. King

Dr. Lawrence King is a neurology in Pensacola, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. King performed 797 Medicare services across 643 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. King received a total of $26,800 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 382 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. King 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 36% volume in FL$ $26,800 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
797
Medicare services
Top 36% in FL for neurology
643
Unique beneficiaries
$90
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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity178$91$262
Initial hospital admission, high complexity144$134$516
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)102$47$82
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)98$75$112
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity50$64$182
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity44$101$351
New patient office visit (45-59 min)41$105$189
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)28$108$185
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)25$147$237
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies24$81$267
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study19$32$117
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes18$53$259
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies14$103$334
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less12$60$182
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 ↗
$26,800
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,829/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for neurology
41
Companies
382
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
$20,043 (74.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,756 (25.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$694
2023
$353
2022
$151
2021
$1,750
2020
$15,238
2019
$1,763
2018
$6,850

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan, Inc.
$16,988
Allergan Inc.
$3,108
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$1,113
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$667
ARGENX US, INC.
$615
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$585
Biogen, Inc.
$477
Lundbeck LLC
$348
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$278
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$218
GE HEALTHCARE
$217
GENZYME CORPORATION
$197
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$197
Amgen Inc.
$196
CSL Behring
$153
SK Life Science, Inc.
$150
UCB, Inc.
$140
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$138
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
Genentech USA, Inc.
$122
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$117
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$75
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$68
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
AbbVie, Inc.
$53
EISAI INC.
$41
Eisai Inc.
$41
Abbott Laboratories
$36
EMD Serono, Inc.
$34
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$29
US WorldMeds, LLC
$28
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Merz North America, Inc.
$24
Mallinckrodt LLC
$24
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$19
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% 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 (75%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $3,363 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. King is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 13%), 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. King experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. King performed 178 hospital follow-up visit, high 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. King receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. King received a total of $26,800 from 41 companies across 382 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. King's costs compare to other neurologys in Pensacola?
Dr. King's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. King) 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 →