Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leon Hendley, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1300 36TH STREET, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7727704911
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1043213291 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. Hendley

Dr. Leon Hendley is a cardiovascular disease in Vero Beach, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hendley performed 3,663 Medicare services across 1,963 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hendley received a total of $10,496 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 452 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Hendley 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 33% volume in FL$ $10,496 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,663
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,963
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~183 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)1,857$92$150
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead403$11$45
Echocardiogram, transthoracic266$150$400
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)164$134$200
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days129$18$60
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose123$88$300
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days117$24$65
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test108$44$85
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)85$159$300
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect62$339$800
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician62$49$400
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system59$55$95
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow59$141$340
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional38$47$215
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity37$97$200
Initial hospital admission, high complexity31$142$300
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days21$21$30
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and16$39$175
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity14$221$350
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system12$45$70
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.
15.9% high complexity
7.9% medium
76.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,496
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,499/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for cardiovascular disease
47
Companies
452
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
$10,264 (97.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$186 (1.8%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$45 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,447
2023
$2,402
2022
$1,606
2021
$1,249
2020
$884
2019
$1,463
2018
$1,445

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,409
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$790
Boston Scientific Corporation
$779
PFIZER INC.
$767
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$671
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$592
Abbott Laboratories
$482
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$414
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$387
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$349
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$337
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$300
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$288
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$286
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$275
CVRx, Inc.
$235
Novo Nordisk Inc
$206
Amgen Inc.
$204
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$189
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$174
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$137
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$132
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$129
Allergan Inc.
$113
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$88
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$85
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$73
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$63
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$55
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Baxter Healthcare
$45
Lundbeck LLC
$42
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$38
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$38
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
BIOTRONIK INC.
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$17
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $287 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
26.2
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Hendley is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hendley experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hendley performed 1,857 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. Hendley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hendley received a total of $10,496 from 47 companies across 452 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. Hendley's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Vero Beach?
Dr. Hendley's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Hendley) 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 →