Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ehsan Esmaeili, M.D.

Surgery of the Hand · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1905 CLINT MOORE RD., Boca Raton, FL 33496
5612414758
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1073712071 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Esmaeili from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Esmaeili

Dr. Ehsan Esmaeili is a surgery of the hand in Boca Raton, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Esmaeili performed 9,547 Medicare services across 6,512 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Esmaeili received a total of $3,368 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery of the hand. 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. Esmaeili 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in FL$ $3,368 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,547
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for surgery of the hand
6,512
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~530 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
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg1,278$6$12
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,002$71$115
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels758$35$60
Injection into tendon or ligament744$41$100
Follow-up training in the use of orthopedic device or artificial arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes728$36$75
New patient office visit (45-59 min)708$129$265
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)655$102$172
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement612$47$95
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min314$20$50
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance309$58$130
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views270$34$56
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views260$40$67
X-ray of wrist, 2 views254$27$51
Complete ultrasound scan of joint192$44$185
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views184$38$63
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance163$70$138
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min159$16$45
Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand157$321$850
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope147$378$845
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)144$180$331
New patient office visit (30-44 min)75$78$175
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)75$146$233
Functional activity therapy55$25$55
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint45$18$90
Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes45$69$130
Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device36$905$1,740
Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve30$485$985
Injection of carpal tunnel27$73$149
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint21$19$79
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less17$528$1,225
X-ray of elbow, 2 views17$29$53
Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand16$138$925
Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers14$390$1,365
Lengthening of both bones of forearm with patient-derived bone graft13$994$1,860
Removal of growth of muscle of hand or finger, less than 1.5 cm12$396$870
Removal of wrist bone11$216$1,165
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 ↗
$3,368
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $561/year across 6 years
Top 38% in FL for surgery of the hand
9
Companies
20
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
$2,956 (87.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$411 (12.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$44
2023
$90
2022
$2,956
2020
$20
2019
$20
2018
$236

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,956
Medartis Inc.
$148
Carbofix Orthopedics Inc
$70
DJO, LLC
$69
AXOGEN
$40
Amgen Inc.
$29
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$21
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$20
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · Aptus · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CMF OL1000 · Geminus · KRYSTEXXA · Physio-Stim · TENOGLIDE
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 (88%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgery of the hand and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $35 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgery of the Hands within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.7 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. Esmaeili is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 18 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. Esmaeili experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Esmaeili performed 1,278 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 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. Esmaeili receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Esmaeili received a total of $3,368 from 9 companies across 20 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. Esmaeili's costs compare to other surgery of the hands in Boca Raton?
Dr. Esmaeili's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Esmaeili) 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 →