Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Linda Hughes, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Pompano Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hughes
Dr. Linda Hughes is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Pompano Beach, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hughes performed 598 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hughes received a total of $11,710 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 123 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hughes is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ 598 Medicare services
$11,710 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗598
Medicare services
Bottom 30% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$212
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
110 | $41 | $139 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
102 | $98 | $408 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
102 | $9 | $32 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
89 | $32 | $106 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
51 | $968 | $3,396 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
37 | $81 | $279 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
26 | $1,082 | $3,855 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
20 | $399 | $2,199 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
19 | $559 | $1,973 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
17 | $85 | $480 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
13 | $482 | $1,668 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $130 | $462 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
3.3% high complexity
45.8% medium
50.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,710
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,673/year across 7 years
Top 24% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
123
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,263
2023
$1,175
2022
$1,868
2021
$516
2020
$1,462
2019
$3,299
2018
$2,127
Payments by company (2024)
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$363
ATRICURE, INC.
$166
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$165
Innovation Technologies Inc
$159
Davol Inc.
$141
Stryker Corporation
$141
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$128
Top 3 companies account for 55.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,391
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$620
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$479
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$435
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$435
Terumo Medical Corporation
$421
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$373
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$354
Medtronic, Inc.
$333
Inari Medical, Inc.
$309
Stryker Corporation
$308
Bolton Medical Inc
$294
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$285
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$277
Boston Scientific Corporation
$272
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$249
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$222
CSL Behring
$217
KCI USA, Inc
$194
ATRICURE, INC.
$166
Innovation Technologies Inc
$159
ACUMED LLC
$158
TELA Bio, Inc.
$151
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Sirtex Medical Inc
$147
Davol Inc.
$141
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$128
ACELL, INC.
$125
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$125
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$115
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$113
Covidien LP
$103
Medline Industries, Inc.
$100
KCI USA, Inc.
$99
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$90
Cook Medical LLC
$79
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$62
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$33
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ANGIOJET · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · BARHEMSYS · BD Amplatz · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BRIDION · CALDOLOR · CFN PleurX · CHAMELEON · COOK MEDICAL EMBOLIZATION · CROSSER · Dermatology and Wound Care · ELUVIA · EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · EXPAREL · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FLUENCY · FlowTriever · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GIAPREZA · GLIDEWIRE · GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · General - Thrombectomy · Grafts · HYDROPEARL · HydroPearl · IGT Und · INTERLOCK · IRRISEPT · IVUS Systems · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Iovera · JAWZ · Kcentra · LUTONIX · NAVICROSS · OPTION · Option · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Phasix Mesh · Relay Grafts · RibLoc · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SILVERCEL · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINEJACK · Situate · THERASPHERE - BIO · TOURGUIDE STEERABLE SHEATH · Turbo Elite · VAC VERAFLO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · Valiant Navion · ZYNRELEF · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
39
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
3.4 mi
3.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hughes is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hughes experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hughes performed 110 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hughes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hughes received a total of $11,710 from 38 companies across 123 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Hughes's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Pompano Beach?
Dr. Hughes's average Medicare payment per service is $212. 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. Hughes) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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