Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michele McClendon, D.O.
Nephrology · Winter Haven, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. McClendon
Dr. Michele McClendon is a nephrology specialist in Winter Haven, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McClendon performed 6,385 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McClendon received a total of $2,945 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 132 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. McClendon 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 3% volume in FL
$2,945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 8652 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗6,385
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for nephrology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, partial month (age 20+) Dialysis treatment provided for a partial month of service for patients aged 20 years or older. |
1,606 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
598 | $87 | $218 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
541 | $8 | $9 |
| 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. |
536 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
497 | $40 | $83 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 454 | $9 | $17 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
349 | $29 | $59 |
| 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. |
294 | $63 | $148 |
| 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. |
215 | $40 | $68 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
133 | $76 | $333 |
| Hemodialysis, single evaluation A dialysis procedure to filter waste from the blood, performed with a physician's evaluation. |
97 | $56 | $226 |
| Dialysis services for patients 20 or older Dialysis treatment provided to patients aged 20 years or older, involving four or more physician visits per month. |
92 | $275 | $872 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
89 | $4 | $7 |
| 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. |
84 | $102 | $283 |
| Dialysis services for adults, 2-3 visits per month This code covers dialysis services for patients aged 20 or older who have 2 to 3 physician visits per month. |
78 | $227 | $732 |
| Creatinine clearance test A test that measures how well the kidneys are filtering waste from the blood. It helps assess overall kidney function. |
75 | $9 | $19 |
| 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. |
72 | $66 | $150 |
| 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. |
64 | $5 | $9 |
| 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. |
56 | $44 | $120 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
49 | $10 | $21 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $66 | $210 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 40 | $157 | $421 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
33 | $16 | $34 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
27 | $5 | $10 |
| Iron level test | 25 | $6 | $13 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
25 | $16 | $45 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
24 | $13 | $27 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
24 | $8 | $34 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
23 | $9 | $18 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
23 | $12 | $26 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
21 | $14 | $28 |
| Urinalysis, microscopic examination A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances. |
19 | $3 | $6 |
| CT scan of abdomen without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal organs and structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
16 | $104 | $441 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
14 | $10 | $19 |
| 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. |
13 | $24 | $96 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
13 | $3 | $6 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
11 | $13 | $27 |
| 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. |
11 | $2 | $4 |
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 ↗$2,945
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $421/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
132
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
$479
2023
$609
2022
$479
2021
$381
2020
$324
2019
$481
2018
$193
Payments by company (2024)
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$105
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$55
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$48
Ardelyx, Inc.
$46
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$26
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$410
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$317
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$240
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$215
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$206
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$200
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
Relypsa, Inc.
$123
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$107
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$101
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$96
Mallinckrodt LLC
$96
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$91
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$73
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$63
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$61
Amgen Inc.
$58
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Ardelyx, Inc.
$46
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$45
Shire North American Group Inc
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 32.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AURYXIA · Auryxia · BENLYSTA · CRIT-LINE · FARXIGA · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · JESDUVROQ · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korsuva · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Parsabiv · RAYALDEE · Rayaldee · SAMSCA · TARPEYO · TAVNEOS · TERLIVAZ · Velphoro · Veltassa
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
Nephrologists in nearby ZIP areas
15
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
6.0 mi
6.0 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. McClendon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. McClendon experienced with dialysis services, partial month (age 20+)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McClendon performed 1,606 dialysis services, partial month (age 20+) 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. McClendon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McClendon received a total of $2,945 from 24 companies across 132 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. McClendon's costs compare to other nephrologists in Winter Haven?
Dr. McClendon's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. McClendon) 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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About this page
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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