Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Roman Kesler, DO

Neurology · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
8333 N DAVIS HWY, Pensacola, FL 32514
8504748353
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1730163114 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. Kesler 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. Kesler

Dr. Roman Kesler is a neurology in Pensacola, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kesler performed 2,147 Medicare services across 1,737 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kesler received a total of $68,553 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 928 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. Kesler 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 19% volume in FL$ $68,553 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,147
Medicare services
Top 19% in FL for neurology
1,737
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~107 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)713$90$195
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study273$75$192
Therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator190$44$129
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)175$59$137
New patient office visit (45-59 min)159$112$247
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)112$128$272
EEG, extended monitoring89$326$879
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)81$459$1,244
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies75$160$456
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)60$439$1,191
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)60$159$335
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies53$132$381
Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies32$189$522
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies23$216$603
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy21$284$734
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies20$101$289
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort11$52$400
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 ↗
$68,553
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,793/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for neurology
61
Companies
928
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
$56,164 (81.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,388 (18.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,485
2023
$12,495
2022
$17,931
2021
$20,033
2020
$6,996
2019
$1,777
2018
$1,834

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$32,091
AbbVie Inc.
$17,601
Allergan, Inc.
$6,311
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,313
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$987
SK Life Science, Inc.
$788
Amgen Inc.
$687
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$622
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$583
UCB, Inc.
$568
Lundbeck LLC
$478
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$474
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$472
Biogen, Inc.
$471
PFIZER INC.
$411
Lilly USA, LLC
$374
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$344
EMD Serono, Inc.
$301
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$295
Eisai Inc.
$291
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$235
ARGENX US, INC.
$224
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$224
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$184
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$161
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$153
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$139
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$120
US WorldMeds, LLC
$108
EISAI INC.
$103
GE Healthcare
$103
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$88
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$77
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$76
Allergan Inc.
$72
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$68
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$68
GE HEALTHCARE
$65
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$55
Neurelis, Inc.
$50
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$39
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$38
Merz North America, Inc.
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$31
Nevro Corp.
$28
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Promius Pharma LLC
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$23
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$21
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
InSightec,Inc
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.7% 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 (82%) 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for neurology in FL.

Equivalent to $3,193 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA WEST 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. Kesler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 7%), 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. Kesler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kesler performed 713 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Kesler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kesler received a total of $68,553 from 61 companies across 928 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. Kesler's costs compare to other neurologys in Pensacola?
Dr. Kesler's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Kesler) 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 →