Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shayhira Suazo Herrera, MD

Endocrinology · Cape Coral, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1528 DEL PRADO BLVD S, Cape Coral, FL 33990
2394583338
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1750678520 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. Suazo Herrera 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. Suazo Herrera

Dr. Shayhira Suazo Herrera is an endocrinology in Cape Coral, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Suazo Herrera performed 4,656 Medicare services across 2,625 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Suazo Herrera received a total of $16,145 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 316 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. Suazo Herrera 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in FL$ $16,145 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,656
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for endocrinology
2,625
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~333 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)820$94$264
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)661$18$46
Blood draw (venipuncture)488$8$17
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel319$10$21
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test290$16$34
Free thyroxine (T4) test287$9$18
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report286$27$71
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)191$9$19
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)183$13$27
New patient office visit (45-59 min)163$125$347
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)159$6$12
Creatinine test (kidney function)159$5$10
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, total107$14$28
Vitamin D level test102$29$59
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)64$164$459
Vitamin B-12 level test61$14$30
Parathyroid hormone level test59$40$83
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)54$115$370
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free45$17$34
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential38$7$16
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with provider supplied equipment32$108$296
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)24$73$187
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle20$9$29
Cortisol (hormone) measurement, total15$16$33
Ldl cholesterol level15$10$21
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument14$3$7
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 ↗
$16,145
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,306/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for endocrinology
54
Companies
316
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
$8,608 (53.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,537 (46.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,869
2023
$2,159
2022
$2,026
2021
$4,261
2020
$4,325
2019
$535
2018
$970

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$8,131
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$869
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$724
Novo Nordisk Inc
$619
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$445
Medtronic, Inc.
$382
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$378
Amgen Inc.
$352
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$285
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$284
Abbott Laboratories
$260
Dexcom, Inc.
$259
Radius Health, Inc.
$240
Valeritas, Inc.
$238
Corcept Therapeutics
$223
Nevro Corp.
$209
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$172
United Therapeutics Corporation
$165
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$157
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$156
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$123
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$94
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$89
Baxter Healthcare
$87
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$82
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$81
Grifols USA, LLC
$77
LIFESCAN, INC.
$73
GENZYME CORPORATION
$72
LifeScan, Inc.
$60
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$44
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$38
DEXCOM, INC.
$36
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$35
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$30
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$24
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$24
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$22
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
Insulet Corporation
$17
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 60.2% 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 (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $347 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL
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. Suazo Herrera is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Suazo Herrera experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Suazo Herrera performed 820 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. Suazo Herrera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Suazo Herrera received a total of $16,145 from 54 companies across 316 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. Suazo Herrera's costs compare to other endocrinologys in Cape Coral?
Dr. Suazo Herrera's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Suazo Herrera) 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 →