Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Elsbree, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Lakewood Ranch, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Elsbree 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. Elsbree
Dr. Scott Elsbree is an internal medicine specialist in Lakewood Ranch, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elsbree performed 28,882 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elsbree received a total of $8,314 from 67 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 478 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Elsbree 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$8,314 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗28,882
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
2,046 | $86 | $215 |
| Apolipoprotein level test A blood test that measures the amount of apolipoproteins, which are proteins that bind to lipids to form lipoproteins. This test helps evaluate the levels of specific proteins involved in fat transport in the blood. |
1,613 | $21 | $60 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
972 | $8 | $28 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
900 | $10 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
880 | $13 | $36 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
877 | $17 | $62 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
876 | $9 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
872 | $16 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
862 | $15 | $56 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
855 | $13 | $50 |
| Iron level test | 848 | $6 | $24 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
847 | $29 | $80 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
841 | $14 | $54 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
831 | $7 | $25 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
827 | $4 | $16 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
823 | $2 | $10 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
809 | $40 | $150 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
804 | $10 | $35 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
798 | $6 | $22 |
| Homocysteine level test A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body. |
785 | $18 | $62 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
779 | $5 | $20 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
749 | $5 | $20 |
| Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) hormone level test This test measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) hormone in the blood. DHEA is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
604 | $25 | $94 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
531 | $9 | $32 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
456 | $128 | $224 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
430 | $25 | $96 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
424 | $6 | $16 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
394 | $27 | $100 |
| Progesterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body. |
392 | $20 | $76 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
329 | $21 | $80 |
| 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. |
324 | $58 | $146 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
323 | $18 | $68 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
322 | $19 | $70 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
321 | $16 | $60 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
321 | $18 | $68 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
312 | $10 | $35 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
309 | $5 | $20 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 272 | $18 | $66 |
| 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. |
227 | $10 | $34 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
220 | $11 | $42 |
| 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. |
209 | $63 | $145 |
| C-peptide level test A blood test that measures the amount of C-peptide, a protein produced along with insulin, to help evaluate insulin production and diabetes management. |
171 | $20 | $78 |
| 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. |
149 | $10 | $49 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
137 | $18 | $35 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 101 | $18 | $40 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
101 | $26 | $56 |
| Annual depression screening | 100 | $18 | $40 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
98 | $0 | $2 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
91 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
80 | $131 | $413 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
68 | $3 | $6 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
67 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
67 | $136 | $288 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
63 | $88 | $211 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
62 | $13 | $46 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
51 | $40 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $147 | $416 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
35 | $214 | $461 |
| 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. |
21 | $37 | $87 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
20 | $166 | $328 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
18 | $83 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
17 | $6 | $6 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
17 | $33 | $100 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
17 | $26 | $30 |
| 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. |
16 | $94 | $334 |
| 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. |
16 | $154 | $326 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
15 | $165 | $338 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
13 | $42 | $88 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $40 | $75 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $10 | $34 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,314
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,188/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
67
Companies
478
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$876
2023
$1,206
2022
$1,168
2021
$1,235
2020
$919
2019
$1,342
2018
$1,569
Payments by company (2024)
Exact Sciences Corporation
$176
Amgen Inc.
$136
ABBVIE INC.
$113
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$94
Novo Nordisk Inc
$76
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
PFIZER INC.
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Cleerly, Inc.
$20
Corium, LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$934
Novo Nordisk Inc
$833
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$452
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$438
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$437
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$382
ABBVIE INC.
$357
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$354
Exact Sciences Corporation
$346
PFIZER INC.
$306
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$280
AbbVie Inc.
$279
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$246
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$187
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$174
AbbVie, Inc.
$160
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$155
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Lilly USA, LLC
$149
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$90
GE Healthcare
$74
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$72
Dexcom, Inc.
$69
Corium, LLC
$65
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$64
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$61
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$54
Eisai Inc.
$53
Genentech USA, Inc.
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$49
Radius Health, Inc.
$49
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$43
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$37
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Allergan, Inc.
$35
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Almatica Pharma LLC
$31
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$31
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$25
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$24
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
GE HEALTHCARE
$23
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$22
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$21
Cleerly, Inc.
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Nevro Corp.
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
EISAI INC.
$16
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$13
MILLICENT US INC
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
VIVUS, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
471
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER
4.7 mi
4.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Elsbree is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with 21 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. Elsbree experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elsbree performed 2,046 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Elsbree receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elsbree received a total of $8,314 from 67 companies across 478 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Elsbree's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Lakewood Ranch?
Dr. Elsbree's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Elsbree) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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