Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jonathan Hobson, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Safety Harbor, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote 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. Hobson
Dr. Jonathan Hobson is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Safety Harbor, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hobson performed 4,318 Medicare services across 2,986 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hobson received a total of $16,663 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 409 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Hobson 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 34% volume in FL
$16,663 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 | 70689 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗4,318
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,986
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
748 | $6 | $20 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
643 | $16 | $53 |
| 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. |
447 | $89 | $311 |
| 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. |
444 | $22 | $73 |
| 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. |
333 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
209 | $26 | $90 |
| 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. |
203 | $18 | $63 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
192 | $132 | $470 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
178 | $58 | $191 |
| 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. |
175 | $135 | $498 |
| 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. |
162 | $93 | $257 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
80 | $6 | $23 |
| 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. |
57 | $67 | $240 |
| 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. |
48 | $417 | $1,378 |
| 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. |
48 | $126 | $437 |
| 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. |
42 | $78 | $255 |
| 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. |
39 | $125 | $408 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
33 | $37 | $136 |
| 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. |
28 | $15 | $65 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 28 | $155 | $542 |
| 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. |
28 | $21 | $83 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
26 | $18 | $58 |
| 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. |
24 | $63 | $179 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
22 | $42 | $164 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
19 | $9 | $28 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
14 | $743 | $2,432 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
14 | $19 | $63 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
12 | $287 | $940 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
11 | $380 | $1,247 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator This procedure involves removing existing defibrillator leads and replacing them with new ones. It is performed to update or repair the electrical connections of a cardiac rhythm management device. |
11 | $311 | $1,071 |
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.
44.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
55.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,663
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,380/year across 7 years
Bottom 38% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
25
Companies
409
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
$11,896 (71.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,767 (28.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$754
2023
$3,925
2022
$583
2021
$1,761
2020
$1,940
2019
$4,095
2018
$3,605
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$6,317
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,869
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,586
Boston Scientific Corporation
$411
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$333
Amgen Inc.
$308
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$290
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$220
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$173
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$157
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$155
CVRx, Inc.
$130
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$99
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$87
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$59
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$53
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$53
Elutia, Inc.
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 82.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTA · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ANDEXXA · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Adapta · Advisa · Amplia MRI · Assure WCD · Attain · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BioMonitor · CAPSURE SENSE · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · COMPIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Corlanor · DYNAGEN MINI ICD VR · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · Evera · FARXIGA · GENERAL EP · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Micra · MyCareLink Smart · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · ONPATTRO · PACEART SYSTEM ECG MODULE · PRALUENT · Percepta · Pouch · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SelectSecure · SmartAblateTM System RF Generator · Solia · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZOOM
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 (71%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $386 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL
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. Hobson is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hobson experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hobson performed 748 ekg interpretation and report 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. Hobson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hobson received a total of $16,663 from 25 companies across 409 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. Hobson's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Safety Harbor?
Dr. Hobson's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Hobson) 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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