Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Bendix, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Farmington Hills, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
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. Bendix 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. Bendix
Dr. Scott Bendix is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Farmington Hills, MI, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bendix performed 1,406 Medicare services across 1,265 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bendix received a total of $19,785 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 125 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bendix 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in MI
$19,785 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,406
Medicare services
Top 7% in MI for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,265
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
178 | $18 | $225 |
| 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. |
160 | $102 | $151 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
151 | $32 | $375 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
148 | $28 | $365 |
| 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. |
133 | $141 | $265 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
114 | $66 | $96 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
80 | $31 | $485 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
78 | $18 | $260 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
55 | $11 | $60 |
| 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. |
49 | $123 | $250 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
42 | $12 | $50 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
34 | $28 | $40 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
31 | $47 | $215 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
28 | $15 | $155 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
25 | $72 | $91 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
24 | $87 | $175 |
| Vein-to-vein shunt insertion for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to create a connection between two veins. This shunt allows blood to flow directly from one vein to another to support hemodialysis treatment. |
21 | $101 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
17 | $27 | $300 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
14 | $279 | $1,600 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
12 | $219 | $800 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
12 | $138 | $320 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
50.9% medium
48.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,785
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,826/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MI for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
125
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$13,076 (66.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,155 (31.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$554 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,450
2023
$1,603
2022
$1,951
2021
$1,079
2020
$295
2019
$13,076
2018
$330
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Terumo Medical Corporation
$317
Endologix LLC
$277
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$203
Medtronic, Inc.
$159
Inari Medical, Inc.
$143
Boston Scientific Corporation
$106
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$84
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Kerecis Limited
$25
CORDIS US CORP.
$22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$20
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13,528
Endologix LLC
$2,006
Terumo Medical Corporation
$575
Medtronic, Inc.
$544
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$536
Inari Medical, Inc.
$458
Bolton Medical Inc
$325
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$312
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$309
Boston Scientific Corporation
$138
Access Pro Medical, LLC
$129
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$120
Cook Medical LLC
$107
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$103
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$90
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$58
CORDIS US CORP.
$52
Kerecis Limited
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$41
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$31
Baxter Healthcare
$30
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$25
MY01 Inc.
$23
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$20
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$20
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$19
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Teleflex LLC
$16
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$15
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 81.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ANGIO-SEAL · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Azur CX Detachable · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHAMELEON · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CYTAL · Cook Medical Thoracic · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLIXENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · Grafts · Integra · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MANTA · METACROSS OTW · MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor · MYNX CONTROL · MYNXGRIP · MatriDerm · PICO 7 · PREVELEAK · RESTOREFLOW · Relay Grafts · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SUFLAVE · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · Torus Stent Graft System · Valiant Captivia · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 →
The majority of payments (66%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for student in an organized health care education/training program in MI.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
6,612
Per 100K population
519.7
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bendix is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in MI), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 1% of MI peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bendix experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bendix performed 178 ultrasound of arm or leg veins 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. Bendix receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bendix received a total of $19,785 from 33 companies across 125 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. Bendix's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Farmington Hills?
Dr. Bendix's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Bendix) 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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