Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Watts, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Rockledge, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Watts
Dr. Stephen Watts is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Rockledge, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Watts performed 2,705 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Watts received a total of $8,750 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 294 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. Watts 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 49% volume in FL
$8,750 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 70932 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,705
Medicare services
Top 49% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$86
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
735 | $11 | $71 |
| 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. |
477 | $87 | $334 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
190 | $54 | $212 |
| 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. |
167 | $125 | $448 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
166 | $10 | $180 |
| 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. |
129 | $93 | $321 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
109 | $52 | $233 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 84 | $168 | $637 |
| 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. |
76 | $135 | $614 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
58 | $81 | $877 |
| 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. |
49 | $81 | $339 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
42 | $769 | $3,212 |
| 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. |
39 | $412 | $1,658 |
| 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. |
37 | $62 | $227 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
36 | $251 | $1,204 |
| 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. |
29 | $63 | $224 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
25 | $631 | $2,600 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
25 | $62 | $236 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
22 | $39 | $119 |
| 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. |
21 | $9 | $42 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
20 | $284 | $1,102 |
| 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. |
20 | $35 | $72 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
18 | $70 | $380 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
18 | $43 | $455 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
18 | $47 | $183 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
18 | $60 | $257 |
| 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. |
18 | $72 | $296 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
18 | $39 | $155 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
16 | $251 | $1,203 |
| Pacemaker/ICD evaluation at implant or replacement Assessment of a single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator during the initial implantation or replacement procedure. |
13 | $153 | $1,068 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
12 | $40 | $124 |
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.
21.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
78.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,750
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,250/year across 7 years
Top 27% in FL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
294
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
$805
2023
$799
2022
$1,121
2021
$1,193
2020
$758
2019
$2,355
2018
$1,719
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$204
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$129
Abbott Laboratories
$129
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$49
Philips North America LLC
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
PFIZER INC.
$19
CVRx, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$2,251
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,582
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,411
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$492
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$452
Medtronic, Inc.
$373
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$329
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$294
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$232
PFIZER INC.
$184
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$167
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$157
ABIOMED
$142
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$113
AtriCure, Inc.
$104
EISAI INC.
$75
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
CVRx, Inc.
$69
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$66
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$49
Philips North America LLC
$47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AM5) Lead management · ACUTHERM Catheter · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acclaim · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CRT-Ds · Carto 3 System · Connectivity and Remote care · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LINQ II · Lenvima · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NA · PRADAXA · Pacemakers · Precision Xtra system · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · Reveal LINQ · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Soundstar · VYNDAMAX · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
43
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL
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0.0 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. Watts is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Watts experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Watts performed 735 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Watts receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Watts received a total of $8,750 from 25 companies across 294 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. Watts's costs compare to other cardiologists in Rockledge?
Dr. Watts's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Watts) 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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