Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Lopez, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Brandon, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez
Dr. Peter Lopez is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Brandon, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lopez performed 2,585 Medicare services across 1,787 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lopez received a total of $3,230 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery 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. Lopez 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 35% volume in FL
$3,230 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 | 76340 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗2,585
Medicare services
Top 35% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,787
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~129 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. |
803 | $94 | $640 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
288 | $26 | $190 |
| 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. |
190 | $115 | $850 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
143 | $26 | $180 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
132 | $30 | $209 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
112 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
111 | $66 | $460 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 99 | $6 | $41 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
66 | $24 | $170 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
65 | $28 | $208 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
60 | $43 | $335 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
50 | $39 | $330 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
45 | $25 | $171 |
| Deep tissue biopsy of forearm or wrist A procedure to remove a sample of deep tissue from the forearm or wrist for laboratory examination. |
36 | $148 | $1,900 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
35 | $143 | $1,130 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
34 | $273 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
32 | $97 | $710 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
30 | $29 | $198 |
| 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. |
28 | $39 | $290 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
26 | $20 | $135 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
26 | $5 | $35 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $51 | $359 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
23 | $29 | $190 |
| 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. |
16 | $118 | $1,040 |
| 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. |
15 | $77 | $570 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
14 | $195 | $1,590 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
13 | $347 | $3,280 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
13 | $987 | $6,530 |
| Thigh bone stabilization with device A procedure to stabilize the thigh bone using an implanted device. |
13 | $459 | $6,000 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
11 | $63 | $445 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
11 | $101 | $3,310 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
11 | $140 | $1,400 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
11 | $866 | $5,680 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
17.5% medium
82.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,230
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $461/year across 7 years
Top 50% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
23
Companies
55
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
$1,935 (59.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,295 (40.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$155
2023
$383
2022
$261
2021
$1,437
2020
$236
2019
$593
2018
$165
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$1,295
Stryker Corporation
$757
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$193
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$161
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$112
Amgen Inc.
$106
ERMI Inc.
$81
Bioventus LLC
$51
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$43
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$43
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Baxter Healthcare
$25
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
ACUMED LLC
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$16
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$15
AXOGEN
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$13
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 69.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AMVUTTRA · AVON · AXSOS · AccuFill · Ascension · Avance Nerve Graft · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · DYNASPLINT · EUFLEXXA · EVOLVE TRIAD · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · HEALIX · Hymovis · ICONIX · INNOVAMATRIX AC · KRYSTEXXA · MAKO · Meniscal Root Repair System · ONPATTRO · OSTENE · REMOTION · REUNION · RIGIDLOOP · SPATIAL FRAME · TENOGLIDE · TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET · TRAUMA · TRIATHLON · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $125 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
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. Lopez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lopez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lopez performed 803 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. Lopez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lopez received a total of $3,230 from 23 companies across 55 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. Lopez's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Brandon?
Dr. Lopez's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Lopez) 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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