Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hector Cases
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Sun City Center, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Cases 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. Cases
Dr. Hector Cases is a pain medicine physician in Sun City Center, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cases performed 2,288 Medicare services across 1,291 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cases received a total of $13,531 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 573 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine (psychiatry & neurology) 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. Cases 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in FL
$13,531 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 | 89547 | 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 ↗2,288
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for pain medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician
1,291
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
465 | $92 | $1,023 |
| 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. |
427 | $65 | $727 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
248 | $1 | $5 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
180 | $61 | $479 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
115 | $112 | $400 |
| Peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode through the skin into a peripheral nerve. This electrode is part of a neurostimulator system used to deliver electrical impulses. |
78 | $203 | $17,657 |
| 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. |
74 | $116 | $1,351 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
68 | $0 | $42 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
60 | $79 | $1,953 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
52 | $78 | $1,806 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
51 | $44 | $934 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
47 | $195 | $1,582 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
44 | $246 | $18,629 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
39 | $160 | $4,037 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
38 | $50 | $571 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
37 | $49 | $2,173 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
33 | $91 | $2,053 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
33 | $54 | $1,041 |
| Nerve destruction for spine-pelvis joint pain A procedure that destroys the nerves supplying the joint between the spine and pelvis to relieve pain. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement. |
32 | $175 | $4,901 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
25 | $52 | $2,163 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
25 | $21 | $223 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
24 | $146 | $3,696 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
24 | $10 | $113 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 20 | $37 | $827 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
19 | $64 | $2,142 |
| 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. |
18 | $88 | $906 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
12 | $150 | $3,022 |
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 ↗$13,531
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,933/year across 7 years
Top 50% in FL for pain medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician
56
Companies
573
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
$11,950 (88.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,540 (11.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$41 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,594
2023
$1,041
2022
$928
2021
$1,907
2020
$1,283
2019
$2,914
2018
$3,864
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$2,098
Nuvectra Corporation
$1,540
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,463
Nevro Corp.
$816
Abbott Laboratories
$766
Curonix LLC
$615
Amgen Inc.
$612
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$547
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$465
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$428
AbbVie Inc.
$349
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$322
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$299
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$241
ABBVIE INC.
$198
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$197
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$185
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$167
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Allergan Inc.
$139
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$127
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$118
PFIZER INC.
$118
Boston Scientific Corporation
$115
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$110
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$106
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$97
Kaleo, Inc.
$93
Lilly USA, LLC
$91
Medtronic, Inc.
$91
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$80
SI-BONE, INC.
$65
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$53
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$52
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$46
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$42
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$41
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
West Therapeutics Development, LLC
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Egalet US Inc
$27
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$20
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$14
Shionogi Inc
$14
Grifols USA, LLC
$14
Biogen, Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Lundbeck LLC
$12
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTIVESTIM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AUTOFILL · Aimovig · Algovita · Amitiza · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axonics r-SNM System · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · DUOPA · EMGALITY · EVZIO · Evzio · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GOCOVRI · Gamunex-C · Horizant · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · KYNMOBI · Kloxxado · LUCEMYRA · LYRICA · Lazanda · Levorphanol · MOVANTIK · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NORTHERA · NURTEC ODT · Nalocet · Nalu Neurostimulation System · ONZETRA Xsail · Omnia · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Primlev · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Protege Family of SCS IPGs · QULIPTA · RADICAVA · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · SPINRAZA · SPRIX · SUBSYS · SYMPROIC · SYNCHROMED · SYNDROS · Seglentis · Senza · Senza II · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Subsys · Symproic · TROKENDI XR · UBRELVY · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Xtampza ER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZOMIG · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · mild Device Kit
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $591 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE 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. Cases is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Cases experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cases performed 465 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. Cases receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cases received a total of $13,531 from 56 companies across 573 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. Cases's costs compare to other pain medicine physicians in Sun City Center?
Dr. Cases's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Cases) 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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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.
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