Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Colleen Coburn

Military Health Care Provider · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
901 45TH ST, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
5618445255
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1386741536 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. Coburn 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. Coburn

Dr. Colleen Coburn is a military health care provider specialist in West Palm Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Coburn performed 61 Medicare services across 59 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Coburn received a total of $646 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 17 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in military health care provider. 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. Coburn 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 ▲ 61 Medicare services $646 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
61
Medicare services
Bottom 7% in FL for military health care provider
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
59
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3 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
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament.
 20 $20 $231
Arthroscopic shoulder debridement
A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
 14 $35 $793
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
 14 $171 $1,431
Biceps tendon removal or relocation
A surgical procedure to remove or reposition the biceps tendon.
 13 $58 $1,015
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.
32.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
67.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$646
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $215/year across 3 years
Top 40% in FL for military health care provider
10
Companies
17
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
$385 (59.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$261 (40.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$29
2022
$325
2021
$292

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$261
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$125
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$74
Globus Medical, Inc.
$41
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Bioventus LLC
$29
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$23
KCI USA, Inc.
$17
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 71.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUTOBAHN · Biomet SpinalPak · BodyGuardian · Cannulated Screws · Checkpoint Stimulators · ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM · EVOS · EVOS MINI · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · PREVENA · Panta 2
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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,058 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Military health care providers within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
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. Coburn is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Coburn experienced with arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Coburn performed 20 arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair 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. Coburn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Coburn received a total of $646 from 10 companies across 17 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. Coburn's costs compare to other military health care providers in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Coburn's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Coburn) 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.

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 →