Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Lichtinger, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Leesburg, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lichtinger
Dr. David Lichtinger is an internal medicine specialist in Leesburg, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lichtinger performed 11,070.5 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lichtinger received a total of $15,800 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 962 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. Lichtinger 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in FL
$15,800 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗11,070.5
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,029 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,634 | $57 | $145 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
1,543.5 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
1,103 | $87 | $165 |
| 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. |
737 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
612 | $80 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
560 | $126 | $175 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
365 | $128 | $350 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
254 | $36 | $125 |
| 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 | $125 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
196 | $46 | $180 |
| 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. |
170 | $125 | $280 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
137 | $4 | $15 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
121 | $14 | $50 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
118 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
99 | $64 | $115 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
97 | $24 | $70 |
| 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. |
91 | $150 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
90 | $66 | $225 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
82 | $1 | $5 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
79 | $37 | $75 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
75 | $103 | $175 |
| 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. |
75 | $40 | $80 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
70 | $30 | $55 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
70 | $88 | $170 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
60 | $36 | $75 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
54 | $28 | $77 |
| 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. |
52 | $162 | $200 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
35 | $308 | $650 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
35 | $168 | $238 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
34 | $39 | $115 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
34 | $18 | $150 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
31 | $10 | $59 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
30 | $66 | $285 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 1-2 body regions A hands-on technique used by osteopathic physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury by moving a patient's muscles and joints. This specific code covers treatment involving one or two distinct areas of the body. |
21 | $21 | $50 |
| 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 | $32 | $50 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
16 | $49 | $125 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
13 | $35 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
11 | $155 | $325 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
11 | $125 | $265 |
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.
3.6% high complexity
19.9% medium
76.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,800
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,257/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
962
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
$2,143
2023
$2,028
2022
$2,584
2021
$2,685
2020
$2,145
2019
$2,033
2018
$2,183
Payments by company (2024)
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$502
ABBVIE INC.
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$242
Lilly USA, LLC
$169
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$134
Amgen Inc.
$106
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$77
PFIZER INC.
$77
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,244
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,650
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,249
ABBVIE INC.
$869
Lilly USA, LLC
$862
PFIZER INC.
$776
Amgen Inc.
$700
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$552
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$478
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$455
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$452
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$419
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$366
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$362
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$353
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$321
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$305
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$298
AbbVie Inc.
$294
Allergan Inc.
$263
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$245
Allergan, Inc.
$239
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$236
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$185
Abbott Laboratories
$160
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$155
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$114
Exact Sciences Corporation
$103
Eisai Inc.
$97
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$84
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
Dexcom, Inc.
$55
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$53
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$45
Biogen, Inc.
$45
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$21
UCB, Inc.
$20
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$18
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
344
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UF HEALTH LEESBURG HOSPITAL
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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. Lichtinger is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with 19 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. Lichtinger experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lichtinger performed 2,029 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Lichtinger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lichtinger received a total of $15,800 from 59 companies across 962 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. Lichtinger's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Leesburg?
Dr. Lichtinger's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Lichtinger) 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 →
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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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