Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tara Becker, M.D.
Neurology · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Becker 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. Becker
Dr. Tara Becker is a neurology specialist in West Palm Beach, FL, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Becker performed 962 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Becker received a total of $9,964 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 378 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Becker is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 10 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 32% volume in FL
$9,964 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 | 133503 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗962
Medicare services
Top 32% in FL for neurology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$177
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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, 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. |
324 | $132 | $251 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
176 | $343 | $620 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 129 | $174 | $400 |
| 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. |
120 | $87 | $200 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
85 | $69 | $253 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
27 | $216 | $570 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours Continuous monitoring of brain wave activity combined with video recording for a duration of 2 to 12 hours. |
25 | $508 | $1,000 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours This procedure records brain wave activity while simultaneously capturing video footage for a duration of 2 to 12 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
25 | $110 | $500 |
| Continuous EEG brain wave monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain over an extended period. It is used to monitor brain function continuously. |
23 | $203 | $500 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 14 | $169 | $550 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
14 | $24 | $50 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,964
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,993/year across 5 years
Top 28% in FL for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
378
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,201
2023
$3,785
2022
$2,267
2021
$572
2020
$138
Payments by company (2024)
MDD US Operations, LLC
$744
ABBVIE INC.
$370
UCB, Inc.
$361
PFIZER INC.
$266
Neurelis, Inc.
$246
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$156
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
SK Life Science, Inc.
$122
Genentech USA, Inc.
$111
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$109
Lundbeck LLC
$96
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$86
Biogen, Inc.
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$59
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$58
EMD Serono, Inc.
$36
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$26
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$23
ARGENX US, INC.
$20
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Eisai Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
UCB, Inc.
$1,242
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$1,074
Neurelis, Inc.
$1,044
MDD US Operations, LLC
$744
ABBVIE INC.
$631
SK Life Science, Inc.
$389
EISAI INC.
$342
Lundbeck LLC
$337
AbbVie Inc.
$333
PFIZER INC.
$321
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$312
Biogen, Inc.
$300
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$286
EMD Serono, Inc.
$261
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$237
GENZYME CORPORATION
$219
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$182
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$166
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$156
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$140
Genentech USA, Inc.
$135
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$131
Lilly USA, LLC
$102
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Eisai Inc.
$85
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$67
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$55
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$48
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$38
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$24
ARGENX US, INC.
$20
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$17
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Corium, LLC
$15
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$14
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Neurologists in nearby ZIP areas
69
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Becker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Becker experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Becker performed 324 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Becker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Becker received a total of $9,964 from 50 companies across 378 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Becker's costs compare to other neurologists in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Becker's average Medicare payment per service is $177. 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. Becker) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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