Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christos Pitarys, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Hudson, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
14100 FIVAY ROAD, Hudson, FL 34667
7277498771
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1598711889 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. Pitarys 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. Pitarys

Dr. Christos Pitarys is a cardiovascular disease in Hudson, FL, with 19 years in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
EKG interpretation and report1,344$7$22
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity880$63$182
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)788$63$230
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead413$10$38
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test324$40$74
Echocardiogram, transthoracic226$145$500
Initial hospital admission, high complexity210$135$504
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose182$89$135
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes155$56$214
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days144$16$96
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity97$96$236
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect91$274$962
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)84$79$326
Injection of drug or substance into vein81$29$114
Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg81$7$26
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system76$56$194
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring63$6$22
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring, transmission and review and report by health care professional63$19$58
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity56$41$98
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes53$10$35
New patient office visit (45-59 min)46$118$424
Cardiac catheterization40$201$702
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)30$4$42
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up27$19$64
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts23$134$464
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow17$149$488
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers15$146$478
Coronary stent placement11$480$1,458
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician11$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
11.5% medium
79.3% 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
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL
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. Pitarys is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. 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 cardiovascular diseases 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 →
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 →