Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jose Baez Lorenzo, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Fleming Island, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1715 EAGLE HARBOR PKWY, Fleming Island, FL 32003
9042152422
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1699922781 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. Baez Lorenzo

Dr. Jose Baez Lorenzo is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Fleming Island, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baez Lorenzo performed 1,897 Medicare services across 907 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baez Lorenzo received a total of $2,879 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 91 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery 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. Baez Lorenzo 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 44% volume in FL $2,879 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 111471 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,897
Medicare services
Top 44% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
907
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~112 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
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min
A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately.
348 $18 $90
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
283 $1 $12
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.
203 $94 $310
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.
146 $69 $210
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 142 $17 $84
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
109 $31 $112
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min
A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments.
106 $25 $94
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.
82 $120 $483
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
60 $39 $172
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
51 $97 $403
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
45 $80 $230
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
40 $27 $97
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
38 $43 $172
Orthopedic device training, each 15 minutes
Follow-up training on how to use an orthopedic device or artificial limb. The session lasts for 15-minute increments.
37 $35 $143
Adult fiberglass gauntlet cast
Application of a fiberglass cast covering the lower forearm and hand for patients aged 11 and older.
32 $25 $78
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
30 $29 $99
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.
28 $62 $209
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
24 $81 $315
Injection of carpal tunnel 23 $71 $247
Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application
A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area.
19 $49 $191
Hand and lower forearm cast application
Application of a cast to immobilize the hand and lower forearm. This procedure is used to stabilize injuries or fractures in these areas.
17 $78 $283
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
17 $285 $1,298
Adult short arm plaster splint supplies
Supplies for a short arm splint made of plaster for patients aged 11 and older.
17 $6 $32
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 ↗
$2,879
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $411/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
22
Companies
91
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
$2,879 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$807
2023
$369
2022
$420
2021
$456
2020
$123
2019
$475
2018
$229

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$607
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$401
Kerecis Limited
$377
AXOGEN
$259
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$194
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$169
Boston Scientific Corporation
$144
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$134
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$117
Stryker Corporation
$115
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$90
Bioventus LLC
$67
Access Pro Medical, LLC
$45
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$24
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$21
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$21
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$20
ACELL, INC.
$15
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$13
ZIMVIE INC.
$12
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · D-RAD SMART PAK · DYNOMITE · Dynasplint · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Extremities Patient Positioning · FREEDOM WRIST · FREEDOM Wrist · Geminus · HemiCAP Wrist · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MYRBETRIQ · MatriDerm · NEURAGEN · RADIUS · TENOGLIDE · TRAUMA · Tactoset · XIAFLEX
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 $152 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$86,094
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL
5.3 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. Baez Lorenzo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Baez Lorenzo experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baez Lorenzo performed 348 physical therapy exercise, per 15 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. Baez Lorenzo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baez Lorenzo received a total of $2,879 from 22 companies across 91 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. Baez Lorenzo's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Fleming Island?
Dr. Baez Lorenzo's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Baez Lorenzo) 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.

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 →