Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Francisco Dieguez, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Hialeah, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Dieguez 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. Dieguez
Dr. Francisco Dieguez is an interventional cardiology specialist in Hialeah, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dieguez performed 2,053 Medicare services across 1,343 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dieguez received a total of $66,672 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 577 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dieguez 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
▲ 2,053 Medicare services
$66,672 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 84898 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,053
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in FL for interventional cardiology
1,343
Unique beneficiaries
$476
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~108 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. |
221 | $99 | $179 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
182 | $356 | $450 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
157 | $151 | $308 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 136 | $3 | $6 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
134 | $147 | $361 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
113 | $192 | $362 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
103 | $10 | $52 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
100 | $43 | $77 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
94 | $34 | $46 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
92 | $117 | $429 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
86 | $363 | $738 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
59 | $142 | $2,913 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
56 | $806 | $1,539 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
53 | $112 | $2,812 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
52 | $23 | $68 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
48 | $52 | $180 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 43 | $114 | $1,500 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
42 | $2,904 | $5,500 |
| 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. |
41 | $73 | $118 |
| Additional vein stent insertion with radiologist review This procedure involves placing a stent in an additional vein and includes a radiologist's review of the placement. |
40 | $1,448 | $3,500 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
31 | $92 | $233 |
| 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. |
28 | $7 | $75 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
27 | $93 | $1,130 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $139 | $309 |
| Leg artery plaque removal and stent insertion A procedure to clear plaque buildup in an artery of the leg and insert a stent to keep the vessel open. |
25 | $9,888 | $16,640 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
23 | $99 | $230 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
21 | $6,793 | $13,821 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
19 | $6,462 | $17,403 |
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.
13.2% high complexity
51.6% medium
35.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$66,672
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,525/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for interventional cardiology
49
Companies
577
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$41,894 (62.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,612 (27.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,165 (9.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$26,330
2023
$19,492
2022
$2,017
2021
$3,508
2020
$2,213
2019
$4,411
2018
$8,701
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$40,331
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,976
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$2,803
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,584
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,455
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$2,354
Abbott Laboratories
$1,797
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,142
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$642
PFIZER INC.
$609
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$387
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$382
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$368
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$354
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$297
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$268
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$233
Surmodics, Inc.
$220
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$216
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$208
CMS Imaging, Inc.
$168
Amgen Inc.
$165
Osprey Medical Inc
$156
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$145
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$144
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$130
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$124
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$120
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$117
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$92
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$82
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$75
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$40
Venclose Inc.
$36
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$36
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$28
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$27
Relypsa, Inc.
$22
Terumo Medical Corporation
$20
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
InfoBionic, Inc
$15
Baxter Healthcare
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5050) Extended Holter · (9281) Turbo Elite · ALLURE · ANGIOJET · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · AngioVac · Assure WCD · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Azure · BRILINTA · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · CROSSER · Cardiva VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CareLink · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DABRA · DABRA 101 Catheter · DABRA Laser System · DABRA laser system · Dabra · Dragonfly OCT · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbyclor · Ellipse ICD · Epic Vascular · FARXIGA · FFRct · Fortify Assura · GENERAL ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Und · IGT_D Peripheral · INVOKANA · Inpefa · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MYCARELINK · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · MoMe Kardia · NAVICROSS · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · PCI Optimization · POLARIS · PRESSUREWIRE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Peripheral RotaLink Plus · PressureWire FFR · Pro-Flo · QUADRA ASSURA · RESOLUTE ONYX · REVEAL LINQ · ROTAPRO · RXI CONSUMABLES · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Spectranetics Undiv · Stellarex · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TURBOHAWK · Turbo Elite · UPTRAVI · VENOUS WALLSTENT · VENOVO · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · Venclose Maven Catheter · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WOLVERINE · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZONTIVITY
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for interventional cardiology in FL.
Equivalent to $3,248 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HIALEAH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Dieguez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Dieguez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dieguez performed 221 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. Dieguez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dieguez received a total of $66,672 from 49 companies across 577 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. Dieguez's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Hialeah?
Dr. Dieguez's average Medicare payment per service is $476. 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. Dieguez) 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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