Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Szabo, DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
13904 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 200, Tampa, FL 33618
8139082020
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1174056741 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. Szabo 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. Szabo

Dr. Brian Szabo is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Tampa, FL, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Szabo performed 1,270 Medicare services across 1,103 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Szabo received a total of $12,408 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Szabo 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 18% volume in FL$ $12,408 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,270
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,103
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)251$98$250
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)121$27$71
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser106$233$675
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)87$70$160
Visual field test, extended86$48$121
Cataract surgery with lens implant85$409$1,068
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement81$33$95
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye79$21$54
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow73$158$405
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)71$30$80
Retinal photography (fundus photo)64$26$75
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope59$30$76
New patient office visit (45-59 min)55$129$330
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness41$8$22
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient11$96$245
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.
6.7% high complexity
23.0% medium
70.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,408
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $2,068/year across 6 years
Top 3% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
23
Companies
72
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$10,189 (82.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,220 (17.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$10,874
2023
$709
2022
$670
2021
$116
2020
$21
2019
$19

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RxSight Inc
$10,527
Alcon Vision LLC
$349
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$275
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$247
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$165
Glaukos Corporation
$120
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$103
ABBVIE INC.
$100
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$97
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$67
AbbVie Inc.
$56
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$37
Amgen Inc.
$28
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$25
Harrow Eye, LLC
$24
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$21
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$21
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$19
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$19
TISSUETECH, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · Acuvue · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROKERA · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3
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 (82%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for student in an organized health care education/training program in FL.

Equivalent to $977 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
2,825
Per 100K population
189.6
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
3.1 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. Szabo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 3%).

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. Szabo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Szabo performed 251 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. Szabo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Szabo received a total of $12,408 from 23 companies across 72 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. Szabo's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Tampa?
Dr. Szabo'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. Szabo) 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 →