Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sol Velezcortes, MD
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Velezcortes
Dr. Sol Velezcortes is a geriatric medicine physician in Boynton Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Velezcortes performed 3,582 Medicare services across 2,111 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Velezcortes received a total of $7,756 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 351 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Velezcortes 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 14% volume in FL
$7,756 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 81090 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,582
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
2,111
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~179 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. |
828 | $94 | $160 |
| 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. |
494 | $136 | $260 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
219 | $26 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
179 | $11 | $85 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
154 | $84 | $135 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 152 | $19 | $30 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
151 | $27 | $45 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
147 | $4 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
140 | $131 | $200 |
| Annual depression screening | 138 | $19 | $30 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
94 | $133 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
84 | $191 | $376 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
80 | $21 | $150 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
79 | $28 | $75 |
| 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. |
75 | $19 | $45 |
| 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. |
64 | $80 | $113 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
56 | $30 | $150 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
48 | $216 | $375 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
45 | $24 | $60 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
43 | $92 | $175 |
| 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. |
42 | $66 | $105 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
41 | $46 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
33 | $138 | $389 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
30 | $128 | $291 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
28 | $87 | $160 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 26 | $149 | $300 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
25 | $77 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
24 | $124 | $255 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
19 | $165 | $275 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
16 | $42 | $95 |
| Initial diabetic foot exam for loss of protective sensation An initial evaluation by a physician to diagnose loss of protective sensation in a diabetic patient. The visit includes a patient history and a physical examination. |
16 | $51 | $150 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
12 | $168 | $250 |
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.
3.5% high complexity
7.7% medium
88.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,756
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,108/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
55
Companies
351
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
$7,652 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$104 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,889
2023
$1,457
2022
$1,294
2021
$1,634
2020
$772
2019
$437
2018
$272
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$514
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$451
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$406
Lilly USA, LLC
$403
ARGENX US, INC.
$388
Abbott Laboratories
$368
Eisai Inc.
$328
EMD Serono, Inc.
$322
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$304
UCB, Inc.
$301
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$285
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$254
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$233
CSL Behring
$215
Biogen, Inc.
$211
Neurelis, Inc.
$204
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
Lundbeck LLC
$170
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$166
AbbVie Inc.
$152
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
ABBVIE INC.
$135
Amgen Inc.
$104
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$102
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$98
MDD US Operations, LLC
$94
Boston Scientific Corporation
$85
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$80
PFIZER INC.
$78
Celgene Corporation
$78
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$75
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$65
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$63
EISAI INC.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Grifols USA, LLC
$35
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
US WorldMeds, LLC
$21
Stryker Corporation
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$21
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Sobi, Inc
$15
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 17.7% of total 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in FL.
Equivalent to $217 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Velezcortes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of FL peers, 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. Velezcortes experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Velezcortes performed 828 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. Velezcortes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Velezcortes received a total of $7,756 from 55 companies across 351 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. Velezcortes's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Velezcortes's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Velezcortes) 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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