Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patricio Espinosa, MD,MPH.
Neurology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Espinosa 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. Espinosa
Dr. Patricio Espinosa is a neurology specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Espinosa performed 41,715 Medicare services across 4,379 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Espinosa received a total of $180,774 from 108 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1903 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Espinosa 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 2% volume in FL
$180,774 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗41,715
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for neurology
4,379
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
31,400 | $5 | $24 |
| 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. |
2,731 | $101 | $562 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,933 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
1,039 | $66 | $312 |
| Additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing This code represents an additional 30-minute increment for administering psychological or neuropsychological tests. It is used to bill for time beyond the initial testing period. |
894 | $31 | $182 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 595 | $174 | $976 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
561 | $79 | $439 |
| Additional hour of neuropsychological test evaluation This code covers the evaluation of neuropsychological testing for each additional hour beyond the initial service. It represents the time spent analyzing and interpreting test results. |
394 | $79 | $433 |
| 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. |
221 | $144 | $870 |
| 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. |
206 | $144 | $793 |
| Annual depression screening | 164 | $19 | $77 |
| 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. |
142 | $21 | $117 |
| 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. |
138 | $108 | $596 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
127 | $105 | $560 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
126 | $34 | $201 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
119 | $108 | $607 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
114 | $50 | $278 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
95 | $355 | $1,914 |
| Facial nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the facial nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve. |
89 | $85 | $517 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
89 | $48 | $357 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
71 | $137 | $772 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 66 | $62 | $348 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
60 | $42 | $171 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
56 | $167 | $1,200 |
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation A clinical assessment conducted by a psychiatrist to evaluate a patient's mental health status and determine a diagnosis. |
56 | $141 | $759 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
44 | $232 | $1,311 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
42 | $137 | $803 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
35 | $200 | $1,116 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
24 | $172 | $960 |
| Nerve conduction study, 3-4 tests A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 3 to 4 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
23 | $90 | $511 |
| Chemical nerve block injection, 5+ arm/leg muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze five or more muscles in the first extremity treated. |
17 | $151 | $821 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
16 | $45 | $245 |
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services A psychiatric assessment that includes medical services to evaluate mental health conditions. |
15 | $160 | $846 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
13 | $76 | $411 |
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 ↗$180,774
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $25,825/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for neurology
108
Companies
1,903
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
$113,948 (63.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$43,516 (24.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,311 (12.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$56,283
2023
$39,282
2022
$19,756
2021
$47,751
2020
$4,905
2019
$4,632
2018
$8,165
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$36,602
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29,932
EMD Serono, Inc.
$18,560
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$17,646
ARGENX US, INC.
$11,538
AbbVie Inc.
$6,415
GENZYME CORPORATION
$5,201
Allergan, Inc.
$4,594
Grifols USA, LLC
$4,385
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,961
Abbott Laboratories
$3,921
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$3,478
Biogen, Inc.
$2,769
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,289
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$2,218
UCB, Inc.
$2,205
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,087
Eisai Inc.
$1,261
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,201
Amgen Inc.
$1,195
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,114
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,053
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$959
MDD US Operations, LLC
$816
CSL Behring
$810
PFIZER INC.
$788
Neurelis, Inc.
$781
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$705
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$554
Corium, LLC
$547
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$539
EISAI INC.
$530
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$508
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$452
Lundbeck LLC
$451
Allergan Inc.
$434
Medtronic, Inc.
$366
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$350
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$349
Celgene Corporation
$340
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$319
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$311
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$310
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$306
US WorldMeds, LLC
$265
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$253
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$249
Almatica Pharma LLC
$246
SK Life Science, Inc.
$241
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$231
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$227
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$225
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$207
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$195
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$167
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$158
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$157
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$140
Stryker Corporation
$128
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$126
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$123
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$121
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$118
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$117
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$111
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$109
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$96
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$80
Boston Scientific Corporation
$77
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$69
Biocomposites Inc
$58
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Merz North America, Inc.
$56
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$47
Bio Products Laboratory USA, Inc.
$45
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$43
Novocure Inc.
$41
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Ceribell, Inc.
$39
Mallinckrodt LLC
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Saol Therapeutics Inc.
$36
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$31
Nevro Corp.
$31
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
InSightec,Inc
$27
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$23
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$23
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$23
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$23
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
NeuroPace, Inc.
$19
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$18
Promius Pharma LLC
$17
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Sandoz Inc.
$16
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$13
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$12
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$12
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (63%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for neurology in FL.
Equivalent to $433 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
153
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1.9 mi
1.9 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. Espinosa is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of FL peers, with 18 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. Espinosa experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Espinosa performed 31,400 botox injection, per unit 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. Espinosa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Espinosa received a total of $180,774 from 108 companies across 1,903 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. Espinosa's costs compare to other neurologists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Espinosa's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Espinosa) 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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