Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Betensky, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Betensky
Dr. Brian Betensky is an internal medicine specialist in Sarasota, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Betensky performed 22,910 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Betensky received a total of $345,094 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 855 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.
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✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$345,094 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 | 127467 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗22,910
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
5,491 | $28 | $75 |
| 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. |
5,018 | $20 | $60 |
| 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. |
1,894 | $6 | $8 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,832 | $16 | $67 |
| 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. |
1,415 | $23 | $72 |
| 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. |
1,259 | $20 | $57 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
571 | $59 | $126 |
| 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. |
569 | $11 | $40 |
| 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. |
421 | $27 | $142 |
| 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. |
416 | $95 | $197 |
| 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. |
375 | $96 | $200 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
322 | $38 | $102 |
| 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. |
302 | $140 | $389 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
295 | $38 | $120 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
240 | $31 | $84 |
| 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. |
229 | $133 | $266 |
| 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. |
206 | $64 | $139 |
| 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. |
167 | $2,837 | $9,779 |
| 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. |
153 | $36 | $103 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
147 | $795 | $2,609 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
145 | $140 | $382 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
120 | $257 | $977 |
| 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. |
108 | $406 | $1,170 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 105 | $165 | $387 |
| 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. |
93 | $51 | $226 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
88 | $64 | $510 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
82 | $57 | $310 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
80 | $64 | $146 |
| 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. |
79 | $78 | $192 |
| 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. |
73 | $76 | $172 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
68 | $627 | $929 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
67 | $21 | $54 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
57 | $690 | $1,954 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
54 | $12 | $29 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
44 | $50 | $107 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
39 | $482 | $1,321 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
35 | $67 | $355 |
| 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. |
32 | $389 | $1,035 |
| 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. |
28 | $84 | $183 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
28 | $843 | $2,608 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
24 | $93 | $200 |
| 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. |
23 | $55 | $134 |
| Implantable defibrillator programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted heart rhythm device before or after surgery. |
23 | $17 | $45 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
19 | $257 | $976 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
16 | $174 | $440 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
14 | $54 | $140 |
| 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. |
11 | $45 | $182 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
11 | $85 | $227 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
11 | $14 | $41 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
11 | $2 | $8 |
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.
23.3% high complexity
0.5% medium
76.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$345,094
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $49,299/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
855
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
$70,878
2023
$57,915
2022
$49,508
2021
$32,683
2020
$39,579
2019
$41,701
2018
$52,831
Payments by company (2024)
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$40,950
Elutia, Inc.
$14,144
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12,413
Abbott Laboratories
$1,838
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$598
Medtronic, Inc.
$357
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$164
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$94
PFIZER INC.
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$79
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
CVRx, Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 95.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$105,524
Abbott Laboratories
$85,187
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$54,900
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$52,716
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16,133
Elutia, Inc.
$14,144
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$5,597
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,891
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,700
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,487
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,419
Medtronic, Inc.
$978
Amgen Inc.
$515
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$376
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$369
PFIZER INC.
$193
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$143
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$142
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$104
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
CVRx, Inc.
$65
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$53
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$13
BIOTRONIK INC.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 71.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
456
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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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. Betensky is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with 18 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. Betensky experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Betensky performed 5,491 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device 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. Betensky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Betensky received a total of $345,094 from 33 companies across 855 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. Betensky's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Betensky's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Betensky) 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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