Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Veloso, MD

Gastroenterology · Coral Gables, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5101 SW 8TH STREET, Coral Gables, FL 33134
3052626060
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1851629109 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. Veloso 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. Veloso

Dr. Alexander Veloso is a gastroenterology specialist in Coral Gables, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Veloso performed 392 Medicare services across 283 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Veloso received a total of $15,724 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 784 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Veloso 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 392 Medicare services $15,724 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
392
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in FL for gastroenterology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
283
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~24 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 103 $102 $224
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy 57 $63 $313
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 56 $100 $282
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 47 $68 $157
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 39 $136 $370
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 32 $43 $83
Colonoscopy with biopsy 24 $96 $459
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 23 $197 $578
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 11 $148 $502
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 ↗
$15,724
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,246/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for gastroenterology
50
Companies
784
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
$15,703 (99.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$22 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,490
2023
$1,669
2022
$2,071
2021
$2,760
2020
$1,520
2019
$2,170
2018
$4,045

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,981
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,512
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,484
AbbVie Inc.
$1,425
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$791
ABBVIE INC.
$777
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$673
Allergan Inc.
$509
Medtronic, Inc.
$505
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$490
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$364
GENZYME CORPORATION
$361
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$345
Ardelyx, Inc.
$340
Boston Scientific Corporation
$317
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$297
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$264
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$250
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$228
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$215
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$215
Celgene Corporation
$199
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$190
Axonics, Inc.
$188
PFIZER INC.
$187
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$180
Romark Laboratories, LC
$175
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$151
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
Lilly USA, LLC
$140
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$138
Echosens North America, Inc.
$114
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$94
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$67
Celltrion USA Inc.
$48
UCB, Inc.
$48
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$47
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
Shionogi Inc
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$27
QOL Medical, LLC
$26
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$18
VIVUS LLC
$18
Covidien LP
$17
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$13
GI Supply, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 31.7% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for gastroenterology in FL.

Equivalent to $4,011 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
202
Per 100K population
7.5
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
CORAL GABLES HOSPITAL
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. Veloso is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of FL peers, with 16 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. Veloso experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Veloso performed 103 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Veloso receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Veloso received a total of $15,724 from 50 companies across 784 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. Veloso's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Coral Gables?
Dr. Veloso's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Veloso) 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 →