Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Armen Deukmedjian, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Wesley Chapel, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Deukmedjian
Dr. Armen Deukmedjian is a neurological surgery specialist in Wesley Chapel, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Deukmedjian performed 788 Medicare services across 551 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Deukmedjian received a total of $234,925 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 243 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Deukmedjian 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in FL
$234,925 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 | 110299 | 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 ↗788
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for neurological surgery
551
Unique beneficiaries
$143
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~44 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. |
254 | $94 | $750 |
| 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. |
79 | $116 | $950 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
67 | $18 | $280 |
| 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. |
59 | $136 | $1,250 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
42 | $328 | $4,301 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
34 | $176 | $2,322 |
| 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. |
34 | $93 | $750 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
32 | $55 | $939 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
30 | $216 | $5,175 |
| 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. |
27 | $119 | $950 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
26 | $69 | $600 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
23 | $163 | $1,750 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
22 | $56 | $909 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
19 | $39 | $378 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
15 | $640 | $8,374 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 13 | $1,313 | $17,080 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $158 | $1,250 |
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.
10.8% high complexity
6.9% medium
82.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$234,925
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,561/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for neurological surgery
38
Companies
243
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$121,507 (51.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$64,301 (27.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$45,798 (19.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,319 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$63,793
2023
$35,182
2022
$29,964
2021
$17,424
2020
$26,765
2019
$36,078
2018
$25,719
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Hyhte Holdings Inc.
$117,889
Globus Medical, Inc.
$84,107
NuVasive, Inc.
$23,657
Expanding Innovations, Inc.
$4,197
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$2,379
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$437
Abbott Laboratories
$254
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$227
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$206
Boston Scientific Corporation
$204
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$140
Nutech Spine, Inc.
$120
Stryker Corporation
$89
Carlsmed, Inc.
$71
Spineology Inc.
$64
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$62
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$62
Nevro Corp.
$61
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$58
Medacta USA, Inc.
$57
Ethicon US, LLC
$55
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$54
Stability Biologics, LLC
$52
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
SI-BONE, Inc.
$44
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$41
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$39
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$38
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$34
Centinel Spine, LLC
$32
SI-BONE, INC.
$30
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$23
Bioventus LLC
$22
Augmedics Inc.
$22
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$12
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$12
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 96.1% 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for neurological surgery in FL.
Equivalent to $29,813 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
72
Per 100K population
12.2
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
NORTH TAMPA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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. Deukmedjian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of FL peers, with 18 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. Deukmedjian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Deukmedjian performed 254 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. Deukmedjian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Deukmedjian received a total of $234,925 from 38 companies across 243 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. Deukmedjian's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Wesley Chapel?
Dr. Deukmedjian's average Medicare payment per service is $143. 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. Deukmedjian) 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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