Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Orlando Fernandez, MD
Endocrinology · Bonita Springs, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fernandez
Dr. Orlando Fernandez is an endocrinology specialist in Bonita Springs, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fernandez performed 3,699 Medicare services across 2,015 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fernandez received a total of $28,555 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 946 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Fernandez 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in FL
$28,555 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,699
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for endocrinology
2,015
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~218 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. |
1,588 | $95 | $198 |
| 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. |
711 | $65 | $132 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
401 | $27 | $80 |
| 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. |
393 | $142 | $376 |
| 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. |
142 | $131 | $308 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
111 | $39 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
58 | $89 | $226 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
56 | $50 | $64 |
| 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. |
39 | $107 | $256 |
| 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. |
25 | $73 | $134 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
24 | $104 | $257 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
24 | $98 | $378 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
24 | $11 | $46 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
23 | $70 | $164 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $97 | $190 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
16 | $105 | $260 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
15 | $84 | $300 |
| 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. |
15 | $133 | $264 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
12 | $67 | $87 |
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 ↗$28,555
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,079/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for endocrinology
65
Companies
946
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
$21,617 (75.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,144 (14.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,794 (9.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,638
2023
$1,985
2022
$2,101
2021
$3,453
2020
$2,833
2019
$3,584
2018
$7,962
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$4,144
MannKind Corporation
$3,536
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$2,846
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$2,384
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,045
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,501
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,176
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,097
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$854
Mannkind Corporation
$768
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$733
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$730
Insulet Corporation
$663
Amgen Inc.
$436
Corcept Therapeutics
$415
Dexcom, Inc.
$388
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$384
Medtronic, Inc.
$365
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$306
Radius Health, Inc.
$266
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$233
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$231
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$220
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$188
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$176
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$175
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$172
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$159
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$140
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$137
Abbott Laboratories
$135
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$130
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$130
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$125
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$122
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$79
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Valeritas, Inc.
$64
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$50
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$42
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$42
DEXCOM, INC.
$41
Almatica Pharma LLC
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
LIFESCAN, INC.
$32
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$32
Echosens North America, Inc.
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
AbbVie, Inc.
$27
Senseonics, Incorporated
$27
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$23
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Embecta Corp.
$18
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$17
Companion Medical, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$12
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% 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 →
Most payments (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $772 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
9.8 mi
9.8 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. Fernandez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of FL peers, with 17 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. Fernandez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fernandez performed 1,588 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. Fernandez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fernandez received a total of $28,555 from 65 companies across 946 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. Fernandez's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Bonita Springs?
Dr. Fernandez's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Fernandez) 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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