Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aron Bender, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Research-focused
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. Bender 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. Bender
Dr. Aron Bender is an internal medicine specialist in Seattle, WA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bender performed 1,910 Medicare services across 1,658 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bender received a total of $53,567 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 182 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Bender 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in WA
$53,567 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,910
Medicare services
Top 7% in WA for internal medicine
1,658
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
307 | $19 | $174 |
| 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. |
293 | $74 | $508 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
214 | $23 | $166 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
189 | $50 | $243 |
| 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. |
113 | $138 | $1,085 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
103 | $21 | $123 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
93 | $29 | $326 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
83 | $21 | $135 |
| 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. |
79 | $98 | $858 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
70 | $11 | $72 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 50 | $188 | $1,360 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
46 | $68 | $328 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
43 | $6 | $68 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
36 | $12 | $111 |
| 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. |
34 | $102 | $680 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
31 | $19 | $117 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
27 | $47 | $354 |
| 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. |
23 | $142 | $1,320 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
17 | $399 | $2,444 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
17 | $90 | $406 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
16 | $11 | $134 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
14 | $17 | $98 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
12 | $93 | $477 |
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.
46.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
53.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$53,567
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,652/year across 7 years
Top 3% in WA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
182
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
$42,709 (79.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,988 (14.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,869 (5.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,103
2023
$2,730
2022
$3,543
2021
$583
2020
$7,583
2019
$30,026
2018
$5,000
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,326
Boston Scientific Corporation
$801
Philips North America LLC
$321
Medtronic, Inc.
$293
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$223
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$72
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$35
BIOTRONIK INC.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 84.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25,073
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14,301
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$5,212
Abbott Laboratories
$4,595
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,890
Medtronic, Inc.
$728
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$683
BIOTRONIK INC.
$472
Philips North America LLC
$321
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$223
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$35
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9124) LM Undivided · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · (AM5) Lead management · (BS2) LM Undivided · ACCOLADE SR · ADAPTA · AMVIA EDGE · ASSURITY · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · BIOMONITOR · CAPSURE SENSE · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · CareLink Express · Crome · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE · ENTRESTO · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · GALLANT · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - EP · GENERAL BRADY · General - EP · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · KENGREAL · LINQ II · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MYCARELINK · Micra · NA · Optimizer · QUADRA ASSURA · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · S-ICD · S-ICD System Magnet · SELECTSECURE · SELECTSITE · SENSOR ENABLED · SERENA QUAD CRT-P MRI SURESCAN · Solia · Soundstar · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TENDRIL · VISA AF MRI VR SURESCAN
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 (80%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for internal medicine in WA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,173
Per 100K population
96.0
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
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. Bender is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in WA), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 3% of WA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bender experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bender performed 307 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Bender receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bender received a total of $53,567 from 13 companies across 182 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. Bender's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Seattle?
Dr. Bender's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Bender) 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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