Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elena Edwards, MD
Family Medicine · Greenacres, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards
Dr. Elena Edwards is a family medicine specialist in Greenacres, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edwards performed 2,133 Medicare services across 1,317 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edwards received a total of $11,236 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 671 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Edwards 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in FL
$11,236 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,133
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for family medicine
1,317
Unique beneficiaries
$29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
385 | $64 | $197 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
351 | $8 | $10 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
342 | $14 | $40 |
| 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. |
117 | $53 | $182 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
115 | $10 | $30 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 108 | $15 | $100 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
108 | $25 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
105 | $1 | $50 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
103 | $34 | $101 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
65 | $32 | $150 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
58 | $64 | $200 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
53 | $0 | $10 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
41 | $7 | $47 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
32 | $26 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
28 | $70 | $360 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
23 | $28 | $100 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
21 | $77 | $390 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $33 | $200 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
19 | $27 | $99 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
15 | $3 | $47 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
13 | $84 | $350 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
11 | $63 | $200 |
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 ↗$11,236
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,605/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for family medicine
69
Companies
671
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
$11,236 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$170
2023
$692
2022
$2,379
2021
$2,433
2020
$2,115
2019
$1,769
2018
$1,677
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$974
Novo Nordisk Inc
$698
PFIZER INC.
$692
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$574
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$569
AbbVie, Inc.
$505
Allergan, Inc.
$476
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$475
ABBVIE INC.
$469
Lilly USA, LLC
$424
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$390
Amgen Inc.
$368
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$336
Allergan Inc.
$331
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$290
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$260
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$219
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$218
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$214
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$193
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$147
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$129
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
Almatica Pharma LLC
$112
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$109
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$106
VIVUS LLC
$104
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$101
Exact Sciences Corporation
$97
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$96
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$94
Retrophin, Inc.
$92
VIVUS, Inc.
$62
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$57
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$54
Shire North American Group Inc
$50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$48
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
DEXCOM, INC.
$46
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Mannkind Corporation
$34
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$34
Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$31
Phadia US Inc.
$31
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$30
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$29
Eisai Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$26
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Biogen, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
OptiNose US, Inc.
$21
EISAI INC.
$20
MannKind Corporation
$19
ViiV Healthcare Company
$16
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$16
Optos, Inc.
$15
CMP Pharma, Inc.
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 21.0% of total 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $527 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
581
Per 100K population
38.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.8 mi
5.8 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. Edwards is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 19 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. Edwards experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edwards performed 385 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. Edwards receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edwards received a total of $11,236 from 69 companies across 671 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. Edwards's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Greenacres?
Dr. Edwards's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Edwards) 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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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.
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