Dr. Maria Compton, DO
What this data tells you about Dr. Compton
Dr. Maria Compton is an otolaryngology specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Compton performed 3,432 Medicare services across 2,668 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Compton received a total of $6,673 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Compton 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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 14116 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
770 | $97 | $254 |
| 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. |
729 | $68 | $179 |
| 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. |
402 | $124 | $333 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
391 | $99 | $257 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
388 | $35 | $107 |
| 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. |
315 | $82 | $225 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
103 | $41 | $112 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
33 | $158 | $434 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
33 | $11 | $32 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
32 | $51 | $143 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
31 | $142 | $373 |
| Simple control of nosebleed A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages. |
27 | $121 | $314 |
| Voice box biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the voice box (larynx) using an endoscope for examination. |
23 | $146 | $385 |
| 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. |
23 | $129 | $356 |
| Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain. |
21 | $142 | $355 |
| Sleep apnea endoscopy An examination of the upper airway using an endoscope to evaluate sleep-disordered breathing. |
20 | $60 | $196 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
15 | $225 | $756 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
14 | $109 | $829 |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | 13 | $501 | $1,364 |
| Endoscopic nasal sinus incision A surgical procedure to open a nasal sinus using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to allow access to the sinus cavity. |
13 | $122 | $837 |
| Eardrum incision with tube placement under general anesthesia A surgical procedure involving an incision in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed while the patient is under general anesthesia. |
13 | $113 | $379 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through mouth | 12 | $59 | $178 |
| Nasal endoscopy A procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to examine the nasal passages and sinuses. |
11 | $539 | $2,053 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in otolaryngology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
2.9 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. Compton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 13% of FL peers.
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