Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christos Pitarys, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Hudson, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Pitarys
Dr. Christos Pitarys is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Hudson, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pitarys performed 5,631 Medicare services across 3,608 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pitarys received a total of $4,360 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 203 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular 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. Pitarys 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
$4,360 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,631
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for cardiovascular disease
3,608
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,344 | $7 | $22 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
880 | $63 | $182 |
| 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. |
788 | $63 | $230 |
| 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. |
413 | $10 | $38 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
324 | $40 | $74 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
226 | $145 | $500 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
210 | $135 | $504 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
182 | $89 | $135 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
155 | $56 | $214 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
144 | $16 | $96 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
97 | $96 | $236 |
| 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. |
91 | $274 | $962 |
| 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. |
84 | $79 | $326 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
81 | $29 | $114 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
81 | $7 | $26 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
76 | $56 | $194 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
63 | $6 | $22 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
63 | $19 | $58 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
56 | $41 | $98 |
| 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. |
53 | $10 | $35 |
| 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. |
46 | $118 | $424 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 40 | $201 | $702 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
30 | $4 | $42 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
27 | $19 | $64 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
23 | $134 | $464 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
17 | $149 | $488 |
| 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. |
15 | $146 | $478 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
11 | $480 | $1,458 |
| 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. |
11 | $49 | $176 |
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.
9.2% high complexity
14.7% medium
76.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,360
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $623/year across 7 years
Top 43% in FL for cardiovascular disease
32
Companies
203
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
$3,952 (90.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$408 (9.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$448
2023
$422
2022
$517
2021
$751
2020
$485
2019
$769
2018
$968
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$541
Medtronic, Inc.
$455
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$432
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$285
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$269
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$222
Abbott Laboratories
$216
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$210
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$195
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$183
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$155
PFIZER INC.
$126
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Penumbra, Inc.
$114
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$99
Boston Scientific Corporation
$87
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$75
Amgen Inc.
$56
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$41
United Therapeutics Corporation
$38
Novo Nordisk Inc
$35
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$31
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$17
Coala Life Inc
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
LifeWatch Services Inc
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.7% 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $77 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT 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. Pitarys is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pitarys experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pitarys performed 1,344 ekg interpretation and report 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. Pitarys receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pitarys received a total of $4,360 from 32 companies across 203 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. Pitarys's costs compare to other cardiologists in Hudson?
Dr. Pitarys's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Pitarys) 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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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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