Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Nestor, M.D.

Dermatology · Aventura, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
2925 AVENTURA BLVD, Aventura, FL 33180
3059336716
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1063417665 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nestor

Dr. Mark Nestor is a dermatology in Aventura, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nestor performed 7,934 Medicare services across 2,120 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nestor received a total of $646,723 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nestor is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 22% volume in FL$ $646,723 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,934
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for dermatology
2,120
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~397 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)2,153$105$200
Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery1,950$34$200
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)805$74$150
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth675$42$100
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14672$5$35
Skin biopsy, tangential460$81$225
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1213$36$125
Calculation of radiation therapy dose200$55$191
Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields150$148$300
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved144$370$1,150
New patient office visit (45-59 min)94$131$275
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths87$141$550
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm51$122$250
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-1438$85$175
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm35$220$400
New patient office visit (30-44 min)34$83$200
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)33$1$10
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths31$41$100
Biopsy of ear31$49$200
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm18$117$325
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm17$165$375
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)15$41$125
Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess14$179$400
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm14$194$350
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$646,723
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $92,389/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for dermatology
24
Companies
121
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$357,745 (55.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$267,108 (41.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,870 (3.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$26,040
2023
$15,364
2022
$6,087
2021
$35,718
2020
$231,873
2019
$154,189
2018
$177,453

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
$337,694
Ipsen Innovation
$244,630
Ipsen Biopharm Limited
$16,852
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$10,577
Almirall LLC
$9,606
GENZYME CORPORATION
$9,399
Allergan, Inc.
$5,400
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$4,603
DERMIRA, INC.
$3,156
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$2,952
Merz North America, Inc.
$506
ABBVIE INC.
$506
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$124
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$118
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$114
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$114
PFIZER INC.
$76
UCB, Inc.
$63
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$62
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$61
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$41
Celgene Corporation
$38
TISSUETECH, INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · Cimzia · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DYSPORT · Dysport · ESKATA · ILUMYA · Impoyz · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · PROKERA · QBREXZA · SIVEXTRO · XEOMIN · YCANTH
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 (55%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for dermatology in FL.

Equivalent to $8,151 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologys within 10 mi
274
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Nestor is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nestor experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nestor performed 2,153 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Nestor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nestor received a total of $646,723 from 24 companies across 121 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. Nestor's costs compare to other dermatologys in Aventura?
Dr. Nestor's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Nestor) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →