Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Hotchkiss, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Port Charlotte, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hotchkiss
Dr. David Hotchkiss is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hotchkiss performed 11,145 Medicare services across 5,723 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hotchkiss received a total of $19,339 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 413 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Hotchkiss 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 6% volume in FL
$19,339 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 81967 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,145
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for cardiovascular disease
5,723
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,603 | $0 | $0 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,507 | $10 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,298 | $88 | $214 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
780 | $43 | $111 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
521 | $90 | $162 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
415 | $137 | $422 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
368 | $20 | $59 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
366 | $27 | $45 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
267 | $49 | $187 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
261 | $327 | $620 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
241 | $4 | $20 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
238 | $15 | $52 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
209 | $63 | $145 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
189 | $127 | $340 |
| 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. |
184 | $117 | $254 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
174 | $58 | $116 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
160 | $21 | $55 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
134 | $102 | $183 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
92 | $54 | $95 |
| 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. |
90 | $9 | $19 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
79 | $26 | $89 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
67 | $137 | $285 |
| 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. |
65 | $39 | $88 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
62 | $77 | $179 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
60 | $15 | $33 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
59 | $96 | $211 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
55 | $136 | $309 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
49 | $75 | $151 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
43 | $50 | $179 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 41 | $171 | $323 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
40 | $56 | $151 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
38 | $33 | $66 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
34 | $68 | $129 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
31 | $17 | $52 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
28 | $126 | $378 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 25 | $811 | $1,800 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
25 | $168 | $305 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
25 | $144 | $285 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $143 | $193 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
22 | $3,332 | $7,780 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
21 | $742 | $1,789 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
20 | $87 | $311 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
20 | $49 | $83 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
18 | $3 | $30 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $19 | $52 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
16 | $410 | $802 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $20 | $44 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
12 | $475 | $969 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $85 | $110 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
12 | $14 | $19 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
12 | $2 | $4 |
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.
11.7% high complexity
43.0% medium
45.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,339
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,763/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for cardiovascular disease
51
Companies
413
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
$15,008 (77.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,190 (21.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$140 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,246
2023
$3,937
2022
$4,647
2021
$2,029
2020
$835
2019
$3,205
2018
$3,440
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$5,961
Eli Lilly and Company
$2,479
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,422
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,340
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$1,249
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,209
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$721
Boston Scientific Corporation
$634
Amgen Inc.
$595
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$407
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$317
PFIZER INC.
$285
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$277
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$254
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$208
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$177
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$170
Lilly USA, LLC
$135
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$133
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$125
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$113
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$109
Philips North America LLC
$100
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$87
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$73
CVRx, Inc.
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$48
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$46
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$42
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$40
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$38
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$33
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$30
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$22
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
ABIOMED
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Reflow Medical Inc
$16
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$14
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% 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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $174 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
19.0
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
0.0 mi
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. Hotchkiss is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of FL peers, with 19 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. Hotchkiss experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hotchkiss performed 2,603 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Hotchkiss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hotchkiss received a total of $19,339 from 51 companies across 413 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. Hotchkiss's costs compare to other cardiologists in Port Charlotte?
Dr. Hotchkiss's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Hotchkiss) 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 →
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