Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vincent Peterson, D.O.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Daytona Beach, 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. Peterson 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. Peterson
Dr. Vincent Peterson is a nuclear cardiology physician in Daytona Beach, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Peterson performed 3,838 Medicare services across 2,441 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Peterson received a total of $24,712 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 429 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology 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. Peterson 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
▲ 3,838 Medicare services
$24,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 14032 | Clear | March 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 ↗3,838
Medicare services
Bottom 45% in FL for nuclear cardiology physician
2,441
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~240 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, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
751 | $63 | $100 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
705 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
395 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
373 | $87 | $185 |
| 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. |
197 | $137 | $300 |
| 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. |
174 | $26 | $70 |
| 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. |
147 | $19 | $61 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
146 | $19 | $175 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
130 | $10 | $100 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
128 | $44 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
98 | $137 | $400 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
76 | $88 | $175 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 71 | $188 | $700 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $163 | $360 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
50 | $436 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
49 | $132 | $250 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
38 | $322 | $800 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
37 | $1 | $25 |
| Drug infusion during cardiac catheterization Administration of medication through a catheter inserted into the heart during a cardiac catheterization procedure. |
35 | $77 | $200 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
32 | $48 | $200 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
28 | $617 | $1,500 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
20 | $12 | $50 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
18 | $112 | $500 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $283 | $875 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
14 | $30 | $85 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $82 | $473 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
12 | $58 | $200 |
| 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. |
11 | $146 | $365 |
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.
8.3% high complexity
12.4% medium
79.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,712
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,530/year across 7 years
Top 25% in FL for nuclear cardiology physician
43
Companies
429
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
$24,694 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,598
2023
$9,740
2022
$2,988
2021
$1,377
2020
$2,482
2019
$4,820
2018
$1,706
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$13,042
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,318
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,285
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,972
ABIOMED
$1,409
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$797
Abbott Laboratories
$550
Boston Scientific Corporation
$232
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$205
Cook Medical LLC
$175
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$135
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$130
Osprey Medical Inc
$122
Amgen Inc.
$119
PFIZER INC.
$97
Haemonetics Corporation
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$87
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$68
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$61
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$58
CVRx, Inc.
$57
BIOTRONIK INC.
$51
Opsens Inc.
$51
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$46
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$37
Terumo Medical Corporation
$34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$27
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$26
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$25
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
Teleflex LLC
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$14
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$13
Novo Nordisk Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (9281) Turbo Elite · AMPLATZER AMULET · Advisor Catheter · Artis Q ceiling · Artis one · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CLEVIPREX · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL BALLOON-EXPANDING STENT · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CROSSBOSS · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Consulta · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · HawkOne · IGT D Service Syst · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LINQ II · Launcher · LifeVest · MANTA Vascular Closure Device · MRI Ready Leads · MetaCross · Mitra Clip system · NA · ONPATTRO · OptoWire · Ozempic · PRALUENT · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pico 14 · ProtekDuo Kit · RESOLUTE ONYX · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SAVVYWIRE · SENSOR ENABLED · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPIDERFX · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SpiderFX · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TEG6S HEMOSTASIS SYSTEM · TYRX · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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.
Equivalent to $644 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Peterson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Peterson experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Peterson performed 751 hospital follow-up visit, moderate 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. Peterson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Peterson received a total of $24,712 from 43 companies across 429 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. Peterson's costs compare to other nuclear cardiology physicians in Daytona Beach?
Dr. Peterson's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Peterson) 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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