Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jorge Suarez, MD

Gastroenterology · Doral, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
10305 NW 41ST STREET, Doral, FL 33178
7867910316
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1356617351 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Suarez

Dr. Jorge Suarez is a gastroenterology in Doral, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Suarez performed 787 Medicare services across 433 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Suarez received a total of $9,272 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 349 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. Suarez 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 45% volume in FL$ $9,272 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
787
Medicare services
Top 45% in FL for gastroenterology
433
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~56 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity299$101$224
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity199$67$157
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity81$43$83
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy54$38$313
New patient office visit (45-59 min)51$131$370
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare28$185$578
Colonoscopy with biopsy25$27$459
Initial hospital admission, high complexity21$148$496
Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract16$610$1,819
Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare13$137$1,630
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 ↗
$9,272
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,325/year across 7 years
Top 18% in FL for gastroenterology
45
Companies
349
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
$9,272 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,283
2023
$1,599
2022
$1,934
2021
$1,832
2020
$399
2019
$167
2018
$58

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,159
CONMED Corporation
$799
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$651
QOL Medical, LLC
$619
GENZYME CORPORATION
$562
ABBVIE INC.
$421
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$387
AbbVie Inc.
$387
Ardelyx, Inc.
$354
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$345
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$332
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$296
Ambu Inc.
$273
Celgene Corporation
$211
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$210
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$190
Medtronic, Inc.
$188
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$179
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$176
TELA Bio, Inc.
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$126
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Echosens North America, Inc.
$114
Axonics, Inc.
$108
Boston Scientific Corporation
$108
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$86
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$81
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$78
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$50
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Celltrion USA Inc.
$27
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$26
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$21
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$21
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Meridian Bioscience Inc.
$19
Organon LLC
$19
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$18
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
Stryker Corporation
$15
CapsoVision, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 28.1% 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.

Equivalent to $1,178 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
209
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL
6.9 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. Suarez is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 18%).

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. Suarez experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Suarez performed 299 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. Suarez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Suarez received a total of $9,272 from 45 companies across 349 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. Suarez's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Doral?
Dr. Suarez'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. Suarez) 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 →