Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gary Pepper, M.D.

Endocrinology · Jupiter, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
550 HERITAGE DR, Jupiter, FL 33458
5616596336
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1881608545 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. 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 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pepper performed 8,259 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pepper received a total of $34,623 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 754 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 9% volume in FL $34,623 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
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. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,259
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for endocrinology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
65
Companies
754
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

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)

ABBVIE INC.
$2,925
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologists in nearby ZIP areas
30
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Pepper is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Pepper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pepper received a total of $34,623 from 65 companies across 754 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →