Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Benedict, M.D.
Neurology · Port Clinton, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Benedict 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. Benedict
Dr. Steven Benedict is a neurology specialist in Port Clinton, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benedict performed 3,032 Medicare services across 2,101 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benedict received a total of $99,257 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 283 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. Benedict 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in OH
$99,257 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,032
Medicare services
Top 9% in OH for neurology
2,101
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,150 | $88 | $188 |
| 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. |
457 | $60 | $155 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
279 | $72 | $200 |
| 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. |
122 | $120 | $321 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
88 | $87 | $173 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
86 | $318 | $599 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
83 | $154 | $429 |
| 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. |
83 | $120 | $241 |
| Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, 70+ minutes A telehealth consultation for a patient in the emergency department or as an initial inpatient visit. The service involves communicating with the patient for 70 minutes or more. |
71 | $144 | $592 |
| Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 67 | $82 | $217 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 65 | $159 | $305 |
| EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours This procedure involves continuous electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring of brain wave activity for a duration of 12 to 26 hours. |
55 | $628 | $1,500 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
54 | $191 | $625 |
| 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. |
49 | $115 | $550 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
47 | $176 | $450 |
| 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. |
41 | $62 | $118 |
| Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 36 | $73 | $153 |
| 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. |
35 | $126 | $265 |
| 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. |
27 | $316 | $625 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
27 | $117 | $350 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
24 | $3 | $15 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
22 | $47 | $195 |
| 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. |
21 | $170 | $250 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
19 | $129 | $400 |
| EEG monitoring, 61-84 hours with review This procedure involves continuous monitoring of brain wave activity for 61 to 84 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
13 | $194 | $500 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
11 | $47 | $134 |
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 ↗$99,257
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,180/year across 7 years
Top 9% in OH for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
283
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
$96,241 (97.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,016 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$220
2023
$178
2022
$138
2021
$6,611
2020
$6,737
2019
$32,413
2018
$52,960
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$135
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$26
Celgene Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 92.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$78,321
SK Life Science, Inc.
$13,141
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$4,874
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$376
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$280
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$258
UCB, Inc.
$183
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$172
Genentech USA, Inc.
$166
EMD Serono, Inc.
$148
Lundbeck LLC
$126
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$108
Eisai Inc.
$107
Amgen Inc.
$84
Merz North America, Inc.
$82
Biogen, Inc.
$76
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$72
PFIZER INC.
$71
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$49
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$41
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$31
EISAI INC.
$30
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Ceribell, Inc.
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Celgene Corporation
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · BOTOX · Betaseron · Briviact · COPAXONE · Cenobamate · DISEASE STATE · EMGALITY · FABRY-DISEASE · Fycompa · GILENYA · GOCOVRI · Gralise · INBRIJA · LEMTRADA · LYRICA · MAYZENT · MYSTIM · Mavenclad · NORTHERA · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · OCREVUS · ONFI · QUTENZA · RELEXXII · Radicava · Rebif · SOLIRIS · SUNOSI · Soliris · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · UPLIZNA · Vimpat · XCOPRI · XEOMIN · XTAMPZA · XYREM · ZEPOSIA
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 (97%) 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 9% for neurology in OH.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
17.4
County median income
$75,728
Nearest hospital
MAGRUDER HOSPITAL
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. Benedict is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of OH peers, with 20 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. Benedict experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benedict performed 1,150 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Benedict receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benedict received a total of $99,257 from 38 companies across 283 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. Benedict's costs compare to other neurologists in Port Clinton?
Dr. Benedict's average Medicare payment per service is $111. 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. Benedict) 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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