Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexis Vazquez, DO
Critical Care Medicine · Jacksonville Beach, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vazquez 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. Vazquez
Dr. Alexis Vazquez is a critical care medicine specialist in Jacksonville Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vazquez performed 15,945 Medicare services across 6,166 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vazquez received a total of $17,340 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 869 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Vazquez 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 1% volume in FL
$17,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 9778 | Clear | March 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 ↗15,945
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for critical care medicine
6,166
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
3,723 | $3 | $14 |
| 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. |
2,385 | $56 | $103 |
| 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. |
2,156 | $92 | $237 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
990 | $11 | $33 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
671 | $28 | $83 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
607 | $25 | $72 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
604 | $7 | $49 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
559 | $42 | $162 |
| Lung function test measuring exhaled air A test that measures the air you exhale to evaluate how well your lungs are functioning while at rest. |
558 | $34 | $146 |
| Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg A unit dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via durable medical equipment for inhalation. |
534 | $0 | $30 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
463 | $41 | $116 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
370 | $4 | $30 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
357 | $103 | $193 |
| 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. |
245 | $11 | $115 |
| Inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction, first hour This procedure involves administering inhaled medication to treat acute airway obstruction during the first hour of treatment. |
197 | $43 | $164 |
| 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. |
162 | $118 | $279 |
| 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. |
159 | $65 | $182 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
148 | $37 | $104 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
142 | $19 | $115 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
142 | $8 | $37 |
| 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. |
140 | $62 | $147 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
122 | $12 | $117 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
104 | $65 | $192 |
| 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. |
99 | $94 | $212 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
97 | $25 | $135 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
97 | $14 | $115 |
| 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. |
73 | $134 | $377 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $140 | $363 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $173 | $339 |
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 ↗$17,340
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,477/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for critical care medicine
53
Companies
869
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
$17,340 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,016
2023
$2,619
2022
$3,211
2021
$2,376
2020
$1,717
2019
$2,342
2018
$2,060
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,067
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,025
Grifols USA, LLC
$1,169
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,145
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,115
GENZYME CORPORATION
$984
Amgen Inc.
$701
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$645
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$613
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$553
Baxter Healthcare
$500
Insmed, Inc.
$477
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$423
Genentech USA, Inc.
$384
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$348
Electromed, Inc.
$324
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$317
Inogen, Inc.
$281
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$233
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$208
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$158
INOGEN, INC.
$114
Philips North America LLC
$105
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$90
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$89
Pulmonx Corporation
$86
Allergan Inc.
$85
Mallinckrodt LLC
$80
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
PFIZER INC.
$73
3B Medical, Inc.
$61
OptiNose US, Inc.
$55
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$46
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$44
United Therapeutics Corporation
$43
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$35
Shire North American Group Inc
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
ABBVIE INC.
$25
CSL Behring
$25
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
ABIOMED
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Ethicon Inc.
$11
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 36.1% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $109 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
38
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES
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. Vazquez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Vazquez experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vazquez performed 3,723 allergy skin test 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. Vazquez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vazquez received a total of $17,340 from 53 companies across 869 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. Vazquez's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Jacksonville Beach?
Dr. Vazquez's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Vazquez) 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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