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Dr. Gary Pepper, M.D.
Endocrinology · Jupiter, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Pepper 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. Pepper
Dr. Gary Pepper is an endocrinology specialist in Jupiter, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pepper performed 8,259 Medicare services across 5,558 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pepper received a total of $34,623 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 754 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Pepper 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 9% volume in FL
$34,623 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 70214 | 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 ↗8,259
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for endocrinology
5,558
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
891 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
856 | $88 | $205 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
668 | $16 | $48 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
581 | $7 | $25 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
578 | $6 | $20 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
479 | $14 | $41 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
452 | $44 | $100 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 449 | $8 | $100 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
393 | $13 | $38 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
393 | $5 | $6 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
337 | $10 | $60 |
| Glycated protein level test A blood test that measures the level of glycated protein to assess average blood sugar control over time. |
312 | $16 | $43 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
277 | $5 | $15 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
273 | $6 | $17 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
106 | $10 | $28 |
| Diabetes self-management training, individual Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session. |
105 | $43 | $100 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
99 | $16 | $60 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
95 | $27 | $86 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
88 | $9 | $30 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
85 | $40 | $118 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
80 | $14 | $50 |
| 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. |
77 | $88 | $223 |
| 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. |
76 | $110 | $318 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
71 | $37 | $120 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
68 | $8 | $50 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
66 | $29 | $80 |
| 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. |
45 | $63 | $136 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
41 | $36 | $80 |
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of adrenocorticotropic hormone in your body. |
37 | $38 | $111 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
36 | $16 | $47 |
| 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. |
36 | $38 | $110 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
29 | $25 | $74 |
| Thyroglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
21 | $16 | $46 |
| Thyroid stimulating immune globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating immune globulins, which are proteins related to thyroid function. |
16 | $50 | $120 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
15 | $19 | $56 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 14 | $18 | $53 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
14 | $18 | $60 |
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 ↗$34,623
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,946/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for endocrinology
65
Companies
754
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
$13,840 (40.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,983 (31.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,800 (28.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,925
2023
$5,397
2022
$4,590
2021
$4,417
2020
$10,793
2019
$3,767
2018
$2,734
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11,064
ABBVIE INC.
$9,800
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,950
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,295
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$1,105
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$872
Lilly USA, LLC
$827
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$703
Amgen Inc.
$424
Insulet Corporation
$418
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$407
Valeritas, Inc.
$375
Mannkind Corporation
$359
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$318
MannKind Corporation
$313
Radius Health, Inc.
$310
Abbott Laboratories
$290
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$280
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$271
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$239
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$223
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$215
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$174
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
AbbVie, Inc.
$168
AbbVie Inc.
$155
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$135
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$113
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$99
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$97
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$95
Shire North American Group Inc
$94
LifeScan, Inc.
$94
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$92
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$77
PFIZER INC.
$68
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$62
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$53
VIVUS, Inc.
$52
LIFESCAN, INC.
$49
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Medtronic, Inc.
$46
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$44
Corcept Therapeutics
$39
DEXCOM, INC.
$36
Strongbridge US INC.
$35
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$34
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$34
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Quidel Corporation
$32
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$28
Eisai Inc.
$26
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Companion Medical, Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Organogenesis Inc.
$20
Alvogen Inc
$18
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
25-OH Vitamin D ST AIA-Pack · AFREZZA · AIA-PACK Calibrator Set · ARMOUR THYROID · AVEED · Adthyza · Androgel · Apligraf · BAQSIMI · BD NANO · BD Nano · C-PEPTIDE · CONTRAVE · CYCLOSET · Crysvita · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · FreeStyle Libre Pro · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · FreeStyle Lite system · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · Guardian Connect · HAWKONE · HUMULIN · INVOKANA · ISTURISA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · Lenvima · MACRILEN · MOUNJARO · MYCAPSSA · Macrilen · Minimed 670G System · NASCOBAL · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEXLETOL · NOCDURNA · NP Thyroid · NP Thyroid 60 · Natesto · ONETOUCH VERIO REFLECT · OT Verio Reflect "One Touch Meter and Strips" · OTREXUP · Omnipod · OneTouch · OneTouch Verio Reflect · Ozempic · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Prolia · QSYMIA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SOMAVERT · STRENSIQ · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Somatuline Depot · Strensiq · Sylvant · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TERIPARATIDE · TESTOPEL · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · TU · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · Triage · Tymlos · UNITHROID · V-GO · V-GO DISPOSABLE INSULIN DELIVERY · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XYOSTED · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZEGALOGUE · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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 (40%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $419 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
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. Pepper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Pepper experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pepper performed 891 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Pepper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pepper received a total of $34,623 from 65 companies across 754 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. Pepper's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Jupiter?
Dr. Pepper's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Pepper) 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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