Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luis Cardentey, M.D.

Family Medicine - Adult · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
13813 METRO PKWY, Fort Myers, FL 33912
2399361343
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1457640666 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. Cardentey 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. Cardentey

Dr. Luis Cardentey is a family medicine - adult in Fort Myers, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cardentey performed 1,948 Medicare services across 1,350 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cardentey received a total of $5,854 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 300 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine - adult. 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. Cardentey 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in FL$ $5,854 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,948
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for family medicine - adult
1,350
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~130 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, complex (40-54 min)474$122$371
Blood draw (venipuncture)189$8$17
Annual wellness visit, follow-up141$130$267
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential134$8$16
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel133$10$21
Annual depression screening132$18$38
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)131$13$27
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)126$100$264
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle111$11$31
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test87$16$34
Free thyroxine (T4) test68$9$18
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)65$10$19
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)28$19$39
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min25$73$172
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems24$4$10
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity24$223$570
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)23$128$458
Vitamin D level test17$29$59
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)16$18$37
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 ↗
$5,854
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $836/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for family medicine - adult
36
Companies
300
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
$5,854 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,049
2023
$1,016
2022
$776
2021
$1,193
2020
$383
2019
$651
2018
$787

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$925
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$788
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$749
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$655
Lilly USA, LLC
$510
PFIZER INC.
$393
Novo Nordisk Inc
$372
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$230
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$158
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
AbbVie Inc.
$86
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$71
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$68
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$54
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
ConvaTec Inc.
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$42
ViiV Healthcare Company
$41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$36
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Dexcom, Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Orthogenrx Inc.
$18
Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% 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 $301 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicine - Adults within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
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. Cardentey is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), with 15 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. Cardentey experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cardentey performed 474 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Cardentey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cardentey received a total of $5,854 from 36 companies across 300 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. Cardentey's costs compare to other family medicine - adults in Fort Myers?
Dr. Cardentey's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Cardentey) 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 →