Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Matthew Blair, D.O.

Otolaryngology · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4601 SPANISH TRL, Pensacola, FL 32504
8509909407
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1437461878 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. Blair 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. Blair

Dr. Matthew Blair is an otolaryngology specialist in Pensacola, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blair performed 3,128 Medicare services across 1,553 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blair received a total of $2,593 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Blair 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 23% volume in FL $2,593 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
Osteopathic Physician 15400 Clear March 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 ↗
3,128
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for otolaryngology
1,553
Unique beneficiaries
$238
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~209 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
Allergy skin test 1,173 $3 $23
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 435 $67 $378
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 404 $141 $884
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 283 $78 $560
Ct scan of face without contrast 216 $32 $505
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope 106 $1,561 $6,613
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 105 $292 $1,874
Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope 104 $3,229 $12,591
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue 95 $172 $1,693
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 61 $101 $415
Removal of impacted ear wax 50 $31 $177
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose 26 $430 $1,829
Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope 17 $1,179 $6,613
Unclassified drugs 14 $1,380 $4,286
Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages 13 $47 $500
Partial removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope 13 $238 $3,341
Dilation of sphenoid nasal sinus using an endoscope 13 $1,223 $5,613
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 ↗
$2,593
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $370/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for otolaryngology
15
Companies
102
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
$2,593 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$455
2023
$598
2022
$394
2021
$578
2020
$176
2019
$224
2018
$168

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$608
GENZYME CORPORATION
$477
Stryker Corporation
$348
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$285
Optinose US, Inc.
$255
OptiNose US, Inc.
$138
KLS-Martin L.P.
$132
Medtronic, Inc.
$112
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$93
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$36
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$33
Olympus America Inc.
$26
Acclarent, Inc
$19
ALK-Abello, Inc
$18
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONSUMABLES · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Grastek · NUCALA · Navigation CUBE · Otovel · PK Diego · PROPEL · SINUVA · VIVAER STYLUS · VenSure · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 $83 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
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. Blair is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Blair experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blair performed 1,173 allergy skin test 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. Blair receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blair received a total of $2,593 from 15 companies across 102 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. Blair's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Pensacola?
Dr. Blair's average Medicare payment per service is $238. 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. Blair) 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 →