Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pamela Baines, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
FLORIDA ENT & ALLERGY, Tampa, FL 33603
8138798045
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1750378170 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baines

Dr. Pamela Baines is a pediatric otolaryngology physician in Tampa, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baines performed 2,328 Medicare services across 658 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baines received a total of $7,282 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric otolaryngology 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. Baines 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 24% volume in FL$ $7,282 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,328
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for pediatric otolaryngology physician
658
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~116 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
Allergy skin test726$3$10
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections534$8$30
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin456$5$25
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)149$90$230
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)133$61$160
New patient office visit (45-59 min)82$120$350
Removal of impacted ear wax56$31$105
New patient office visit (30-44 min)50$69$230
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope47$93$260
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope33$137$410
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing27$38$105
Ct scan of face without contrast12$95$500
Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas12$12$30
Test to assess middle ear function11$10$45
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 ↗
$7,282
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,040/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for pediatric otolaryngology physician
40
Companies
274
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
$7,190 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$92 (1.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,546
2023
$996
2022
$1,421
2021
$404
2020
$397
2019
$1,642
2018
$877

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,259
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,170
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,069
Stryker Corporation
$485
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$456
Optinose US, Inc.
$379
OptiNose US, Inc.
$279
Phadia US Inc.
$241
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$220
Acclarent, Inc
$196
Amgen Inc.
$187
kaleo, Inc.
$153
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$150
Kaleo, Inc.
$147
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$114
ALK-Abello, Inc
$74
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$73
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$69
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$57
Genentech USA, Inc.
$53
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
Aerin Medical Inc.
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$37
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$19
Baxter Healthcare
$18
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$17
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$17
Ambu Inc.
$16
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$15
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Egalet US Inc
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% 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 →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for pediatric otolaryngology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $313 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
AdventHealth Carrollwood
2.9 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. Baines is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 10%), with 20 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. Baines experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baines performed 726 allergy skin test 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. Baines receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baines received a total of $7,282 from 40 companies across 274 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. Baines's costs compare to other pediatric otolaryngology physicians in Tampa?
Dr. Baines's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Baines) 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 →