Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Panakos, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Panakos
Dr. Andrew Panakos is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Panakos performed 6,609 Medicare services across 4,337 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Panakos received a total of $18,342 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 553 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Panakos 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in FL
$18,342 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 | 144268 | Clear | January 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
Medicare Utilization ↗6,609
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for cardiovascular disease
4,337
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~551 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.
| 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. |
1,161 | $93 | $132 |
| 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. |
823 | $11 | $16 |
| 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. |
739 | $63 | $83 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
390 | $86 | $119 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
353 | $28 | $38 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
329 | $20 | $30 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
328 | $40 | $94 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
327 | $148 | $203 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
318 | $7 | $9 |
| 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. |
285 | $122 | $177 |
| 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. |
263 | $103 | $137 |
| 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. |
198 | $338 | $450 |
| 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. |
197 | $48 | $74 |
| 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. |
113 | $10 | $52 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
82 | $17 | $24 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
77 | $9 | $13 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 73 | $193 | $320 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
68 | $18 | $24 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
59 | $17 | $25 |
| 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. |
44 | $3,377 | $4,413 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
44 | $22 | $31 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
42 | $12 | $16 |
| Heart ultrasound interpretation and report A professional review and written report of an ultrasound image of the heart. |
36 | $66 | $95 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
34 | $453 | $648 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
32 | $60 | $78 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
24 | $17 | $25 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
22 | $79 | $106 |
| 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 | $12 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
20 | $17 | $26 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
19 | $15 | $21 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
19 | $10 | $14 |
| 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. |
15 | $81 | $161 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 15 | $277 | $404 |
| 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. |
15 | $114 | $157 |
| 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. |
12 | $69 | $142 |
| 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. |
12 | $130 | $184 |
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.
8.1% high complexity
20.0% medium
71.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,342
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,620/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for cardiovascular disease
54
Companies
553
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,932 (92.3%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$1,105 (6.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$305 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,363
2023
$3,790
2022
$2,303
2021
$2,852
2020
$1,913
2019
$1,344
2018
$1,777
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$3,792
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,701
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,672
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,196
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,059
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$845
PFIZER INC.
$756
Amgen Inc.
$740
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$465
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$458
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$437
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$432
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$401
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$375
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$343
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$305
ABIOMED
$252
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$203
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$201
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$193
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$182
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$180
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$175
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$173
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$160
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$141
Inari Medical, Inc.
$126
Medtronic, Inc.
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$115
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$109
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$84
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$80
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$76
CVRx, Inc.
$74
HeartFlow, Inc.
$72
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$54
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$49
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$48
AGEPHA Pharma FZ LLC
$43
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$41
Philips North America LLC
$32
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
Terumo Medical Corporation
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$22
ATRICURE, INC.
$22
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$21
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CONFIRM RX · CRT-Ds · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve · Evera · FABRAZYME · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GALLANT · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL · General - Therapies · Glidesheath · HeartWare HVAD · Impella · Indigo System · Inpefa · Integrity · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · JUXTAPID · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LIVALO · LODOCO · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPTIMIZER · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · Ozempic · PERIPHERAL VASCULAR · PRALUENT · PRESSUREWIRE · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · PressureWire FFR · QUADRA ALLURE MP · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Resolute · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Temperature Management System · Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · Verquvo · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO XT Patch
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 →
Most payments (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $278 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
259
Per 100K population
17.2
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Panakos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of FL peers.
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. Panakos experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Panakos performed 1,161 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. Panakos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Panakos received a total of $18,342 from 54 companies across 553 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. Panakos's costs compare to other cardiologists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Panakos's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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. Panakos) 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 →
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