Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julio Barcena, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Doral, 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. Barcena 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. Barcena
Dr. Julio Barcena is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Doral, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barcena performed 1,946 Medicare services across 1,109 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barcena received a total of $39,769 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 614 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Barcena 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,946 Medicare services
$39,769 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 | 113772 | Clear | January 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 ↗1,946
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,109
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~108 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. |
589 | $94 | $270 |
| 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. |
254 | $11 | $32 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
229 | $36 | $105 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
203 | $39 | $110 |
| 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. |
104 | $7 | $13 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
88 | $37 | $110 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
83 | $156 | $424 |
| 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. |
76 | $128 | $360 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
59 | $31 | $91 |
| 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. |
42 | $53 | $150 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
42 | $351 | $500 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 40 | $313 | $793 |
| 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. |
25 | $65 | $195 |
| 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. |
21 | $348 | $960 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
20 | $2,281 | $4,880 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
16 | $135 | $252 |
| Annual depression screening | 16 | $19 | $39 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
13 | $151 | $500 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
13 | $22 | $57 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
13 | $687 | $1,860 |
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.
4.3% high complexity
10.9% medium
84.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$39,769
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,681/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for cardiovascular disease
43
Companies
614
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
$24,523 (61.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,246 (38.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,318
2023
$4,157
2022
$3,388
2021
$2,505
2020
$1,812
2019
$18,785
2018
$5,805
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15,483
Medtronic, Inc.
$7,656
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,818
Abbott Laboratories
$3,079
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$959
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$835
PFIZER INC.
$725
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$418
Amgen Inc.
$386
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$374
Boston Scientific Corporation
$370
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$365
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$355
Novo Nordisk Inc
$313
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$275
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$208
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$187
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
Allergan Inc.
$153
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$128
United Therapeutics Corporation
$125
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$113
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$98
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$96
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$95
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$76
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$76
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$72
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$71
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$60
GE HEALTHCARE
$57
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$53
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$49
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$40
ATRICURE, INC.
$31
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% 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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $2,044 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
409
Per 100K population
15.2
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
LARKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PALM SPRINGS CAMPUS
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Barcena is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, with 18 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. Barcena experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barcena performed 589 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. Barcena receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barcena received a total of $39,769 from 43 companies across 614 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. Barcena's costs compare to other cardiologists in Doral?
Dr. Barcena's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Barcena) 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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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.
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