Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andres Morgado-Laureano, M.D.

Dermatology · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316
9543555500
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1144669326 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. Morgado-Laureano 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. Morgado-Laureano

Dr. Andres Morgado-Laureano is a dermatology specialist in Ft Lauderdale, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morgado-Laureano performed 1,811 Medicare services across 1,636 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morgado-Laureano received a total of $3,405 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Morgado-Laureano 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 12% volume in FL $3,405 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,811
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for dermatology
1,636
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~151 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 684 $7 $36
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 176 $32 $221
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 80 $70 $596
Chest X-ray, 2 views 65 $8 $43
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 65 $37 $281
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 45 $69 $336
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 44 $7 $44
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 44 $27 $156
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 43 $71 $276
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 42 $7 $36
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 41 $36 $281
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 37 $18 $113
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 36 $21 $134
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 31 $30 $158
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 30 $9 $52
CT scan of chest, without contrast 27 $41 $193
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 27 $29 $166
Ct scan of chest with contrast 26 $44 $252
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 22 $37 $281
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 20 $92 $644
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 20 $7 $49
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 19 $9 $45
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 17 $7 $37
Ct scan of face without contrast 16 $32 $276
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 16 $7 $42
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 16 $7 $39
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 16 $12 $56
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 15 $86 $440
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 15 $88 $432
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 14 $66 $403
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 14 $24 $155
Placement of locating device in breast using imaging guidance, first growth 13 $83 $593
X-ray of surgical specimen 13 $13 $62
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 11 $7 $42
Bone density scan (DEXA) 11 $10 $34
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 ↗
$3,405
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $486/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for dermatology
17
Companies
58
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
$3,405 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$344
2023
$712
2022
$599
2021
$276
2020
$99
2019
$633
2018
$743

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$986
Inari Medical, Inc.
$584
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$383
Endologix LLC
$247
Penumbra, Inc.
$172
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$147
EKOS Corporation
$146
Terumo Medical Corporation
$141
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$127
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Boston Scientific Corporation
$112
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
Ethicon US, LLC
$54
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$52
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
AbbVie Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 57.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · ANDEXXA · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · BIOPINCE · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CLEANER · Clot Management · DUOPA · EKOSONIC · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft · General - Embolics · IN.PACT Admiral · IVCF · Indigo System · Interlock · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Neuwave · OPTION · Option · S · SKATER · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · Smart Coil · TIPS · TR BAND · Valiant Captivia · XARELTO
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for dermatology in FL.

Equivalent to $188 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
457
Per 100K population
23.5
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Morgado-Laureano is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of FL peers.

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. Morgado-Laureano experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morgado-Laureano performed 684 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Morgado-Laureano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morgado-Laureano received a total of $3,405 from 17 companies across 58 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. Morgado-Laureano's costs compare to other dermatologists in Ft Lauderdale?
Dr. Morgado-Laureano's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Morgado-Laureano) 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 →