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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Bercz, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4700 BAYOU BLVD, Pensacola, FL 32503
8504779253
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1275725178 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. Bercz 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. Bercz

Dr. Peter Bercz is a critical care medicine in Pensacola, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bercz performed 2,837 Medicare services across 1,817 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bercz received a total of $14,199 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 463 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Bercz 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in FL$ $14,199 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,837
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for critical care medicine
1,817
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~158 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 complexity797$94$158
Critical care, first 30-74 min421$170$330
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)342$88$140
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)314$129$185
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity254$62$98
Initial hospital admission, high complexity136$136$240
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration73$29$126
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases73$40$80
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors65$39$80
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)60$167$280
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes40$86$175
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)36$57$95
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, more than 10 minutes26$27$40
Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope25$99$450
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout23$9$65
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)19$68$375
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access19$12$65
Test for exercise-induced lung stress18$24$80
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance17$118$480
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope16$66$540
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$97$242
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume14$21$74
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope12$115$200
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin11$36$90
Manual attempt to restore blood circulation and breathing11$146$431
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.
1.1% high complexity
0.6% medium
98.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,199
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,028/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for critical care medicine
46
Companies
463
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
$9,997 (70.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,202 (29.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,317
2023
$943
2022
$2,045
2021
$4,801
2020
$582
2019
$2,419
2018
$2,092

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$4,481
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,348
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$923
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$876
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$786
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$644
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$619
Insmed, Inc.
$534
Electromed, Inc.
$532
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
$477
CSL Behring
$293
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$260
United Therapeutics Corporation
$197
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$190
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$171
GENZYME CORPORATION
$167
Genentech USA, Inc.
$166
Amgen Inc.
$148
Allergan Inc.
$148
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$134
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$129
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$88
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$85
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$69
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$69
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$50
Allergan, Inc.
$49
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Philips North America LLC
$45
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$32
Vapotherm Inc
$27
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$25
Grifols USA, LLC
$24
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$18
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Cook Medical LLC
$13
Inogen, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% 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 →

Most payments (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $500 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Critical Care Medicines within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
3.1
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. Bercz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 13%), with 18 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. Bercz experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bercz performed 797 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. Bercz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bercz received a total of $14,199 from 46 companies across 463 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. Bercz's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Pensacola?
Dr. Bercz's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Bercz) 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 →