Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elia Pestana Knight, M.D.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician · Cleveland, OH
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
9500 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH 44195
2164456739
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1215142674 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. Pestana Knight 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. Pestana Knight

Dr. Elia Pestana Knight is a neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician in Cleveland, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pestana Knight performed 71 Medicare services across 71 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pestana Knight received a total of $19,874 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pestana Knight 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 36% volume in OH $19,874 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
71
Medicare services
Top 36% in OH for neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician
71
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4 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
EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes
This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes.
 28 $62 $591
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
 25 $41 $392
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
 18 $43 $392
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$19,874
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,312/year across 6 years
Top 17% in OH for neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
41
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17,911 (90.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,484 (7.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$480 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,353
2023
$6,087
2022
$5,915
2021
$1,710
2019
$586
2018
$224

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,873
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$480
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16,311
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$1,615
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$480
UCB, Inc.
$436
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$230
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$216
SK Life Science, Inc.
$212
NEUROPACE, INC.
$151
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$112
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$86
BIOCODEX, INC.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · APTIOM · Brineura · Briviact · DIACOMIT · Epidiolex · Fintepla · Nayzilam · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · Vimizim · Vimpat · XCOPRI · ZTALMY
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 (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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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. Pestana Knight is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 17% of OH peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Pestana Knight experienced with eeg brain wave test, 61-119 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pestana Knight performed 28 eeg brain wave test, 61-119 minutes 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. Pestana Knight receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pestana Knight received a total of $19,874 from 11 companies across 41 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. Pestana Knight's costs compare to other neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physicians in Cleveland?
Dr. Pestana Knight's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Pestana Knight) 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. 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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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 →