Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marc Bernstein, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
2089 HAWTHORNE ST STE 200, Sarasota, FL 34239
9413656556
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1396040366 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bernstein from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bernstein

Dr. Marc Bernstein is a gastroenterology in Sarasota, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bernstein performed 2,383 Medicare services across 2,134 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bernstein received a total of $92,988 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 730 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Bernstein 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in FL$ $92,988 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,383
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for gastroenterology
2,134
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~159 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)651$88$256
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy292$72$282
Colonoscopy with biopsy240$103$410
New patient office visit (45-59 min)210$120$338
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare180$207$523
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)168$48$182
New patient office visit (30-44 min)118$77$227
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes112$53$181
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes87$28$112
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding51$211$582
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk49$181$379
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope40$94$251
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope29$118$339
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope29$141$379
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)27$24$114
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm25$114$315
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen23$61$235
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen23$44$176
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk18$171$380
Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract11$573$1,529
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$92,988
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,284/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for gastroenterology
54
Companies
730
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$56,369 (60.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$24,859 (26.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,761 (12.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$49,944
2023
$16,262
2022
$20,179
2021
$3,847
2020
$1,106
2019
$1,246
2018
$404

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$74,939
Eli Lilly and Company
$7,011
AbbVie Inc.
$1,742
ABBVIE INC.
$1,321
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,231
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$781
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$748
Celgene Corporation
$615
AbbVie, Inc.
$608
PFIZER INC.
$582
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$283
GENZYME CORPORATION
$253
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$237
Ardelyx, Inc.
$182
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$179
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$175
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$156
Olympus America Inc.
$150
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$142
Axonics, Inc.
$129
STERIS Corporation
$108
Boston Scientific Corporation
$108
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$100
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$98
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$87
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$82
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$75
UCB, Inc.
$71
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$64
VIVUS LLC
$58
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$51
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$33
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Shionogi Inc
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Organon LLC
$18
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$15
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$15
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$15
CONMED Corporation
$13
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 90.0% of total 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 →

The majority of payments (61%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gastroenterology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for gastroenterology in FL.

Equivalent to $3,902 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
13.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Bernstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%), with 15 years of practice experience.

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. Bernstein experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bernstein performed 651 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Bernstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bernstein received a total of $92,988 from 54 companies across 730 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. Bernstein's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Sarasota?
Dr. Bernstein's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Bernstein) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →