Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Valentina Gherghina, MD

Family Medicine · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1101 N CONGRESS AVE, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
5617379996
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1346271566 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. Gherghina 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. Gherghina

Dr. Valentina Gherghina is a family medicine in Boynton Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gherghina performed 1,968 Medicare services across 1,463 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gherghina received a total of $7,400 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 414 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Gherghina 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 19% volume in FL$ $7,400 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,968
Medicare services
Top 19% in FL for family medicine
1,463
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~104 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 (30-39 min)471$94$186
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)302$64$141
Blood draw (venipuncture)298$8$15
Annual depression screening192$19$29
Annual wellness visit, follow-up191$131$201
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead123$11$23
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes110$27$41
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional85$18$36
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)68$139$279
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)38$40$91
Bone density scan (DEXA)27$38$77
Urinalysis, manual19$3$10
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity16$223$428
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes16$26$88
New patient office visit (45-59 min)12$85$262
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 ↗
$7,400
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,057/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for family medicine
53
Companies
414
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
$7,400 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,160
2023
$874
2022
$1,060
2021
$1,299
2020
$604
2019
$1,212
2018
$1,191

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,185
PFIZER INC.
$1,136
Novo Nordisk Inc
$672
Lilly USA, LLC
$547
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$384
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$352
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$344
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$273
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$206
ABBVIE INC.
$195
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$186
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$167
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$166
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$164
Kaneka Pharma America LLC
$155
AbbVie Inc.
$134
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$119
Exact Sciences Corporation
$106
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$93
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$41
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$30
Tempus AI, Inc
$28
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$21
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$20
Corium, LLC
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Eisai Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$18
Hologic, LLC
$17
Allergan Inc.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$15
Neuronetics, Inc.
$15
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
VIVUS, Inc.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $376 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
603
Per 100K population
40.0
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
NEUROBEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF THE PALM BEACHES-SOUTH
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. Gherghina is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%), with 19 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. Gherghina experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gherghina performed 471 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. Gherghina receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gherghina received a total of $7,400 from 53 companies across 414 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. Gherghina's costs compare to other family medicines in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Gherghina's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Gherghina) 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 →