Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Bencie, MD
Internal Medicine · Windber, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Bencie 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. Bencie
Dr. David Bencie is an internal medicine specialist in Windber, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bencie performed 1,312 Medicare services across 955 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bencie received a total of $16,606 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 906 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bencie 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 18% volume in PA
$16,606 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,312
Medicare services
Top 18% in PA for internal medicine
955
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~66 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. |
480 | $80 | $203 |
| 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. |
266 | $55 | $146 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
91 | $29 | $36 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
64 | $6 | $17 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
61 | $22 | $26 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
48 | $126 | $230 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 42 | $20 | $75 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
38 | $9 | $43 |
| 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. |
38 | $62 | $86 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
33 | $13 | $39 |
| Annual depression screening | 33 | $18 | $23 |
| 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. |
19 | $136 | $247 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
19 | $61 | $141 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
17 | $63 | $92 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
17 | $120 | $201 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
16 | $15 | $39 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
16 | $38 | $107 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
14 | $158 | $328 |
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 ↗$16,606
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,372/year across 7 years
Top 5% in PA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
906
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,605 (100.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,636
2023
$2,095
2022
$2,206
2021
$2,710
2020
$1,797
2019
$2,309
2018
$2,852
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$417
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$340
Boston Scientific Corporation
$232
PFIZER INC.
$183
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$178
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$168
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$157
Lilly USA, LLC
$156
Inari Medical, Inc.
$106
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$80
Eisai Inc.
$80
Novo Nordisk Inc
$70
Amgen Inc.
$67
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Lundbeck LLC
$34
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$16
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$2,342
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,487
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,308
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,209
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,002
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$887
ABBVIE INC.
$787
Lilly USA, LLC
$767
Novo Nordisk Inc
$746
AbbVie Inc.
$586
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$543
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$454
Amgen Inc.
$398
Boston Scientific Corporation
$383
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$312
Allergan Inc.
$295
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$265
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$208
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$194
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$178
Exact Sciences Corporation
$159
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$156
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$153
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$151
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$142
Eisai Inc.
$113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$107
Inari Medical, Inc.
$106
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$102
AbbVie, Inc.
$101
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$101
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$79
Lundbeck LLC
$72
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$63
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$61
Biogen, Inc.
$50
Allergan, Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$40
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$33
MannKind Corporation
$21
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$17
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 30.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
154.3
County median income
$59,378
Nearest hospital
CHAN SOON- SHIONG MEDICAL CENTER AT WINDBER
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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. Bencie is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of PA 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. Bencie experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bencie performed 480 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. Bencie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bencie received a total of $16,606 from 54 companies across 906 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. Bencie's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Windber?
Dr. Bencie'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. Bencie) 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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