Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Roberts, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
701 NW 13TH ST FL 3, Boca Raton, FL 33486
5613952626
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1205834777 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. Roberts 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. Roberts

Dr. John Roberts is a thoracic surgery in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Roberts performed 1,417 Medicare services across 1,001 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Roberts received a total of $28,487 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Roberts 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 4% volume in FL$ $28,487 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,417
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for thoracic surgery
1,001
Unique beneficiaries
$176
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~71 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, complex (40-54 min)371$145$724
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity282$99$482
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)143$179$897
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)116$104$517
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope84$44$544
Initial hospital admission, high complexity77$145$713
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes66$188$994
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope45$192$936
Biopsy of lung airway using an endoscope42$50$632
Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope38$478$3,774
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity32$66$322
Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope27$1,245$6,072
Destruction of growth or narrowing of lung airway using an endoscope20$199$1,039
Injection of agent to destroy rib nerve20$75$732
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube15$66$522
Removal of lining of lung using an endoscope15$428$3,479
Removal of chest cavity lining and lung lining using an endoscope12$1,500$7,240
Removal of foreign body in lining of chest cavity using an endoscope12$533$4,577
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 ↗
$28,487
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,070/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for thoracic surgery
22
Companies
135
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
$14,751 (51.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,636 (47.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,704
2023
$7,754
2022
$11,916
2021
$447
2020
$363
2019
$3,439
2018
$865

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$14,751
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$5,469
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$2,415
Ethicon Inc.
$2,276
ATRICURE, INC.
$864
Ethicon US, LLC
$606
AtriCure, Inc.
$406
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$313
Lexington Medical, Inc.
$237
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$200
Pulmonx Corporation
$151
ACELL, INC.
$145
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$145
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$126
Vapotherm Inc
$121
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$100
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$75
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$21
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$19
Avanos Medical
$18
Covidien LP
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 79.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AERO-DV Stent & delivery systems · ARIETTA · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · Aeon Endostapler & Echelon Flex Powered Stapler · CHARTIS CATHETER · COR-KNOT · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · Echelon Flex · HARMONIC Product Family · LINX Reflux Management System · LigaSure · Monarch Platform · N/A · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OPDIVO · PlasmaBlade · Precision Flow · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · RYBREVANT · Situate · TAGRISSO · inCourage
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 (52%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $2,010 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Thoracic Surgerys within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL 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. Roberts is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 20%), 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. Roberts experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Roberts performed 371 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Roberts receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Roberts received a total of $28,487 from 22 companies across 135 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. Roberts's costs compare to other thoracic surgerys in Boca Raton?
Dr. Roberts's average Medicare payment per service is $176. 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. Roberts) 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 →