Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Michael, MD
Internal Medicine · Sebring, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Michael
Dr. Paul Michael is an internal medicine specialist in Sebring, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Michael performed 972 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Michael received a total of $285,133 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 649 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.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Michael is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 40% volume in FL
$285,133 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 | 124220 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗972
Medicare services
Top 40% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$338
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (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. |
241 | $67 | $137 |
| 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. |
178 | $9 | $18 |
| 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. |
78 | $97 | $194 |
| 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. |
68 | $85 | $172 |
| 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. |
50 | $11 | $23 |
| 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. |
46 | $41 | $76 |
| 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. |
42 | $187 | $361 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
37 | $86 | $216 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
33 | $32 | $61 |
| 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. |
31 | $142 | $265 |
| 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. |
28 | $26 | $86 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
24 | $6,034 | $13,196 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
24 | $135 | $296 |
| 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. |
24 | $113 | $255 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
20 | $770 | $1,438 |
| 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. |
19 | $138 | $284 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
17 | $6,331 | $13,420 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
12 | $85 | $180 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
20.0% medium
77.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$285,133
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $40,733/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.
37
Companies
649
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
$3,250
2023
$43,576
2022
$60,379
2021
$28,236
2020
$37,980
2019
$62,641
2018
$49,071
Payments by company (2024)
Surmodics, Inc.
$2,585
Boston Scientific Corporation
$287
Inari Medical, Inc.
$201
Abbott Laboratories
$176
Top 3 companies account for 94.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$91,183
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$56,600
Abbott Laboratories
$29,559
Surmodics, Inc.
$25,363
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$20,297
ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.
$16,884
Medtronic, Inc.
$16,304
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15,456
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$4,366
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$3,446
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$2,625
Terumo Medical Corporation
$753
Novo Nordisk Inc
$318
Corindus Inc.
$242
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$204
Inari Medical, Inc.
$201
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$137
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$125
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$122
Reflow Medical Inc
$119
ABIOMED
$100
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$100
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$99
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$98
Intact Vascular, Inc.
$80
DJO, LLC
$64
GE HEALTHCARE
$51
Amgen Inc.
$44
Organogenesis Inc.
$34
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$30
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$26
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
44
County median income
$55,581
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVENTHEALTH SEBRING
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
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. Michael is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 16 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. Michael experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Michael performed 241 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Michael receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Michael received a total of $285,133 from 37 companies across 649 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. Michael's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Sebring?
Dr. Michael's average Medicare payment per service is $338. 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. Michael) 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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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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