Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Danielle Becker, MD

Neurology · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
300 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210
6142934969
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1134381759 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Becker

Dr. Danielle Becker is a neurology specialist in Columbus, OH, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Becker performed 110 Medicare services across 92 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Becker received a total of $1,261,938 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1375 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 110 Medicare services $1,261,938 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
110
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in OH for neurology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
92
Unique beneficiaries
$112
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6 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
VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review
This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
 49 $154 $707
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.
 18 $101 $370
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.
 18 $62 $159
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.
 13 $92 $304
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.
 12 $53 $309
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 ↗
$1,261,938
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $180,277/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
1,375
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
$1,175,216 (93.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$72,480 (5.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,243 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$362,806
2023
$301,823
2022
$303,743
2021
$164,575
2020
$100,511
2019
$15,241
2018
$13,239

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SK Life Science, Inc.
$130,932
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$109,100
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$61,910
Neurelis, Inc.
$46,576
NEUROPACE, INC.
$14,275
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 83.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SK Life Science, Inc.
$483,744
Neurelis, Inc.
$305,934
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$246,357
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$109,482
NEUROPACE, INC.
$71,434
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16,172
UCB, Inc.
$13,677
NeuroPace, Inc.
$9,910
Eisai Inc.
$3,360
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$600
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$493
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$293
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$290
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$125
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$37
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · BRIUMVI · Briviact · Cenobamate · EPIDIOLEX · Epidiolex · FYCOMPA · Fintepla · Fycompa · GILENYA · OXTELLAR XR · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · RNS System · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS - Sentiva · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · XCOPRI · XYOSTED
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 (93%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for neurology in OH.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
165
Per 100K population
12.5
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY STATE HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Becker is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of OH peers, with 18 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. Becker experienced with veeg monitoring, 12-26 hours with review?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Becker performed 49 veeg monitoring, 12-26 hours with review 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. Becker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Becker received a total of $1,261,938 from 17 companies across 1,375 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. Becker's costs compare to other neurologists in Columbus?
Dr. Becker's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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 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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About this page

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 →