Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Maria Gutierrez, M.D.
Optician · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Gutierrez 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. Gutierrez
Dr. Maria Gutierrez is an optician specialist in Boynton Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gutierrez performed 8,183 Medicare services across 5,713 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gutierrez received a total of $242,905 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1258 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Gutierrez 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in FL
$242,905 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,183
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for optician
5,713
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~431 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. |
1,044 | $91 | $205 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
746 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
709 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
661 | $8 | $50 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
577 | $5 | $6 |
| 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. |
575 | $46 | $100 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
493 | $13 | $38 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
461 | $16 | $48 |
| Glycated protein level test A blood test that measures the level of glycated protein to assess average blood sugar control over time. |
451 | $16 | $43 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
417 | $9 | $30 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
398 | $6 | $17 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
398 | $5 | $15 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
198 | $37 | $120 |
| 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. |
142 | $85 | $224 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
126 | $17 | $45 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
107 | $37 | $110 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
106 | $29 | $80 |
| 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. |
88 | $26 | $86 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
69 | $10 | $28 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
60 | $16 | $60 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
52 | $39 | $80 |
| 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. |
51 | $64 | $136 |
| 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. |
39 | $107 | $318 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
36 | $40 | $118 |
| Thyroglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
32 | $16 | $46 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
29 | $15 | $40 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
28 | $14 | $50 |
| Diabetes self-management training, individual Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session. |
27 | $42 | $100 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
18 | $25 | $74 |
| Thyroid stimulating immune globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating immune globulins, which are proteins related to thyroid function. |
18 | $50 | $120 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
15 | $15 | $60 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $76 | $204 |
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 ↗$242,905
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,701/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for optician
69
Companies
1,258
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
$210,154 (86.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,749 (7.3%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$10,014 (4.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,989 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,553
2023
$19,960
2022
$35,439
2021
$14,089
2020
$16,178
2019
$77,968
2018
$74,718
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$128,754
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24,599
MannKind Corporation
$20,012
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18,930
Mannkind Corporation
$13,762
Medtronic, Inc.
$10,164
Novo Nordisk Inc
$6,868
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$4,745
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$2,679
Amgen Inc.
$2,369
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,373
Valeritas, Inc.
$678
Abbott Laboratories
$559
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$555
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$516
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$516
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$511
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$496
AbbVie, Inc.
$452
Radius Health, Inc.
$437
Insulet Corporation
$365
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$279
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$267
AbbVie Inc.
$258
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$250
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$218
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$201
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$173
Eisai Inc.
$115
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$106
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$105
Shire North American Group Inc
$94
LIFESCAN, INC.
$89
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$74
LifeScan, Inc.
$74
Boston Scientific Corporation
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$73
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$73
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$70
Senseonics, Incorporated
$69
PFIZER INC.
$57
VIVUS LLC
$56
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$52
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$50
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$48
Embecta Corp.
$46
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$46
Nevro Corp.
$44
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$37
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$34
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$32
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Janssen Global Services, LLC
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
VistaPharm, Inc.
$20
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
EISAI INC.
$18
Strongbridge US INC.
$17
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Companion Medical, Inc.
$15
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
CeQur Corporation
$13
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% 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 (86%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for optician in FL.
Equivalent to $2,968 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
466
Per 100K population
30.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Gutierrez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 19 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. Gutierrez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gutierrez performed 1,044 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. Gutierrez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gutierrez received a total of $242,905 from 69 companies across 1,258 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. Gutierrez's costs compare to other opticians in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Gutierrez's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Gutierrez) 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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