Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Dixon, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Tallahassee, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dixon
Dr. William Dixon is an interventional cardiology specialist in Tallahassee, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dixon performed 2,316 Medicare services across 1,894 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dixon received a total of $169,075 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1344 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Dixon 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 47% volume in FL
$169,075 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 | 103320 | 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
Medicare Utilization ↗2,316
Medicare services
Top 47% in FL for interventional cardiology
1,894
Unique beneficiaries
$123
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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. |
575 | $86 | $205 |
| 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. |
171 | $64 | $152 |
| 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. |
164 | $10 | $79 |
| 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. |
136 | $138 | $289 |
| 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. |
122 | $87 | $189 |
| 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. |
99 | $10 | $53 |
| 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. |
97 | $112 | $273 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
91 | $133 | $473 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
74 | $17 | $264 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
72 | $43 | $211 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
60 | $85 | $232 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 59 | $209 | $525 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
57 | $159 | $1,390 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
46 | $832 | $2,727 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
45 | $1,005 | $2,310 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
41 | $20 | $32 |
| 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. |
34 | $41 | $190 |
| 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. |
33 | $94 | $170 |
| 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. |
32 | $76 | $184 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
31 | $413 | $841 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
30 | $317 | $737 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
29 | $13 | $42 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
28 | $13 | $42 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
26 | $161 | $295 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
26 | $119 | $306 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 22 | $275 | $664 |
| 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. |
22 | $132 | $322 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $39 | $95 |
| Coronary atherectomy with shockwave lithotripsy A catheter-based procedure that uses shockwaves to break up calcified plaque within a coronary artery. |
14 | $84 | $304 |
| 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. |
14 | $136 | $289 |
| 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. |
13 | $79 | $378 |
| Tube insertion in bypass graft for diagnosis A tube is inserted into a bypass graft to allow for diagnostic evaluation. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
13 | $194 | $1,619 |
| Brain blood flow ultrasound with microbubble injection An ultrasound test that uses microbubble injections to visualize blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. This procedure is used to detect blood clots. |
13 | $43 | $100 |
| 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 | $83 | $200 |
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.
8.4% high complexity
28.7% medium
62.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$169,075
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $24,154/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for interventional cardiology
72
Companies
1,344
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
$103,056 (61.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$44,982 (26.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$21,037 (12.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$38,813
2023
$23,333
2022
$45,440
2021
$30,330
2020
$14,226
2019
$9,059
2018
$7,872
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$53,833
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$23,545
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$21,600
Abbott Laboratories
$21,393
Boston Scientific Corporation
$8,897
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,061
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,639
Penumbra, Inc.
$4,569
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,411
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$3,371
Amgen Inc.
$2,500
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,332
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,928
ABIOMED
$1,674
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,114
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$1,111
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,068
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$765
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$658
PFIZER INC.
$444
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$405
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$380
Endologix LLC
$373
Avinger Inc.
$363
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$298
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$261
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$256
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$203
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$197
Surmodics, Inc.
$182
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$160
World Class Technology Corporation
$151
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$149
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$133
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
MEDIVANCE, INC.
$123
Cook Medical LLC
$120
DeVoro Medical Inc.
$118
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$105
HeartFlow, Inc.
$84
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$76
Haemonetics Corporation
$71
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$71
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$65
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$55
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$46
Opsens Inc.
$43
BIOTRONIK INC.
$39
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$35
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$31
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$30
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$22
Z-Medica, LLC
$21
Bolton Medical Inc
$21
Elutia, Inc.
$17
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$16
Terumo Medical Corporation
$15
Reflow Medical Inc
$13
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$12
EKOS Corporation
$12
PROCYRION, INC.
$11
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 58.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for interventional cardiology in FL.
Equivalent to $7,300 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$65,074
Nearest hospital
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
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. Dixon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, 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. Dixon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dixon performed 575 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. Dixon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dixon received a total of $169,075 from 72 companies across 1,344 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. Dixon's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Tallahassee?
Dr. Dixon's average Medicare payment per service is $123. 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. Dixon) 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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