Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Fernando Recio, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
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. Recio 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. Recio
Dr. Fernando Recio is a hematology & oncology specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Recio performed 26,169 Medicare services across 2,073 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Recio received a total of $25,043 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 286 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Recio 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 21% volume in FL
$25,043 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗26,169
Medicare services
Top 21% in FL for hematology & oncology
2,073
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 16,451 | $0 | $3 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,150 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
1,071 | $97 | $380 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 1,024 | $0 | $3 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
888 | $1 | $2 |
| Pegfilgrastim injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim, a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. This specific code applies to the brand-name drug and excludes biosimilar versions. |
828 | $88 | $400 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
703 | $2 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
619 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
446 | $8 | $22 |
| 5% dextrose/water (500 ml = 1 unit) | 397 | $1 | $5 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
293 | $23 | $110 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
269 | $44 | $142 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
247 | $23 | $80 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
184 | $107 | $440 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
181 | $13 | $72 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
127 | $16 | $92 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
124 | $1 | $8 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
120 | $53 | $200 |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures. |
111 | $97 | $407 |
| Vaginoscopy and cervicoscopy An examination of the vagina and cervix using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. |
108 | $108 | $383 |
| Vaginoscopy An examination of the external female genitals using an endoscope. |
105 | $103 | $480 |
| Colposcopy of cervix and vagina A procedure that uses a special magnifying instrument to examine the cervix and the upper part of the vagina. |
105 | $104 | $362 |
| 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. |
104 | $131 | $516 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
83 | $18 | $81 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
69 | $15 | $85 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
61 | $3 | $90 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
53 | $18 | $60 |
| Release of scar tissue at ureter A procedure to remove scar tissue from the ureter to restore normal urine flow. |
50 | $1,208 | $4,200 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera used to view the inside of the body. |
42 | $404 | $3,600 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
42 | $86 | $403 |
| 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. |
20 | $137 | $580 |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy with adnexectomy, uterus >250g Surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries through small abdominal incisions using a camera-guided instrument. This specific code applies when the uterus weighs more than 250 grams. |
19 | $520 | $5,200 |
| Endometrial biopsy or polyp removal A procedure to collect a tissue sample from the uterine lining or remove a polyp using a thin, lighted tube inserted through the cervix. |
17 | $1,109 | $2,000 |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy with pelvic lymph node removal Surgical removal of the uterus and cervix through small incisions using a camera. Pelvic lymph nodes are also removed, and a biopsy is taken from the aortic lymph nodes. |
16 | $1,634 | $6,000 |
| 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. |
16 | $75 | $190 |
| Cyst or growth removal, abdominal cavity, 5.1 to 10.0 cm Surgical removal or destruction of a cyst or growth located in the abdominal cavity that measures between 5.1 and 10.0 centimeters. |
13 | $674 | $5,000 |
| Vulvoscopy with biopsy A procedure to examine the external female genitals using a small camera and take tissue samples for testing. |
13 | $138 | $566 |
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.
6.0% high complexity
80.3% medium
13.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$25,043
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,578/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for hematology & oncology
43
Companies
286
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,591 (38.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,961 (31.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,492 (29.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,512
2023
$5,555
2022
$7,532
2021
$4,446
2020
$128
2019
$884
2018
$986
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eisai Inc.
$11,629
EISAI INC.
$6,115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,440
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,018
Seagen Inc.
$702
Tempus AI, Inc
$586
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$441
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$428
PFIZER INC.
$349
Biom'Up France SAS
$238
VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC.
$208
AbbVie, Inc.
$160
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$152
Stryker Corporation
$125
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$124
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$110
TESARO, Inc.
$103
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$97
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$89
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$88
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$82
AbbVie Inc.
$65
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
Davol Inc.
$57
ABBVIE INC.
$56
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$55
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$42
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$35
CONMED Corporation
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Amgen Inc.
$28
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$27
Sobi, Inc
$25
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$24
Hologic, LLC
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$23
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$22
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Axonics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 76.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSEAL · APTIMA · AVASTIN · AVITENE · Advincula Delineator Uterine Manipulator · Axonics · BIOFIX · DOPTELET · Da Vinci Surgical System · EIKON LT ADAPT · EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · Elahere · FORNISEE · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · IMFINZI · IMVEXXY · JEMPERLI · KEYTRUDA · LO LOESTRIN FE · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · MVASI · MYFEMBREE · Neulasta · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · Orilissa · PROVENGE · Progel · QUVIVIQ · Rubraca · TIVDAK · Udenyca · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · Veozah · Vitrakvi · Wegovy · XT CDX · ZEJULA · myChoice CDx
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 (38%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Equivalent to $96 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
4.1 mi
4.1 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. Recio is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Recio experienced with paclitaxel chemotherapy injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Recio performed 16,451 paclitaxel chemotherapy injection 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. Recio receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Recio received a total of $25,043 from 43 companies across 286 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. Recio's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Recio's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Recio) 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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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.
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