Medicare Enrolled

Dr. George Torres, MD

Pulmonary Disease · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5216 CLAYTON CT, Fort Myers, FL 33907
2393438260
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1962471755 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. Torres 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. Torres

Dr. George Torres is a pulmonary disease in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Torres performed 711 Medicare services across 602 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Torres received a total of $2,668 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary 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. Torres 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ 711 Medicare services$ $2,668 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
711
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in FL for pulmonary disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
602
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~36 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)163$97$358
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)159$61$263
New patient office visit (45-59 min)77$125$534
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity59$60$243
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors39$37$180
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases38$38$183
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity33$89$397
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)29$36$167
Initial hospital admission, high complexity29$135$568
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration22$29$189
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume19$19$79
Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production17$7$49
Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out16$12$85
Test for exercise-induced lung stress11$27$135
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 ↗
$2,668
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $445/year across 6 years
Top 50% in FL for pulmonary disease
30
Companies
153
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
$2,549 (95.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$118 (4.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$58
2023
$417
2022
$130
2020
$88
2019
$897
2018
$1,077

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$602
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$343
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$203
Genentech USA, Inc.
$198
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$165
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$147
Insmed, Inc.
$118
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$115
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
Grifols USA, LLC
$83
Pulmonx Corporation
$73
United Therapeutics Corporation
$68
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$58
Electromed, Inc.
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$42
ABIOMED
$34
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$19
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$19
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Phadia US Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $375 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
3.4 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. Torres is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Torres experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Torres performed 163 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. Torres receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Torres received a total of $2,668 from 30 companies across 153 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. Torres's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Fort Myers?
Dr. Torres's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Torres) 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 →