Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ronald Pachon, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
1841 NE 45TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
9548204200
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1093183311 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. Pachon 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. Pachon

Dr. Ronald Pachon is a cardiovascular disease in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pachon performed 102 Medicare services across 90 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pachon received a total of $37,202 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 209 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pachon 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ 102 Medicare services$ $37,202 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
102
Medicare services
Bottom 3% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
90
Unique beneficiaries
$121
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~10 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
Initial hospital admission, high complexity54$142$353
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity48$97$242
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 ↗
$37,202
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,315/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for cardiovascular disease
19
Companies
209
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$24,013 (64.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,674 (34.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$514 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,471
2023
$5,242
2022
$20,715
2021
$7,523
2020
$24
2019
$1,213
2018
$1,014

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$22,959
Abbott Laboratories
$7,070
BIOTRONIK INC.
$4,342
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,452
CVRx, Inc.
$217
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$216
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$203
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$198
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$116
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$114
PFIZER INC.
$72
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$44
ABIOMED
$43
Terumo Medical Corporation
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$22
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$21
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 92.4% 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 →

The majority of payments (64%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for cardiovascular disease in FL.

Equivalent to $36,472 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
318
Per 100K population
16.3
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Pachon is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (research-focused, top 9%).

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. Pachon experienced with initial hospital admission, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pachon performed 54 initial hospital admission, 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. Pachon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pachon received a total of $37,202 from 19 companies across 209 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. Pachon's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Fort Lauderdale?
Dr. Pachon's average Medicare payment per service is $121. 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. Pachon) 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 →