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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Roberto Acosta, M.D., P.A.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Jupiter, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2055 MILITARY TRL STE 204, Jupiter, FL 33458
5618457770
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1861426306 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. Acosta 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. Acosta

Dr. Roberto Acosta is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Jupiter, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Acosta performed 6,907 Medicare services across 4,402 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Acosta received a total of $2,913 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 53 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Acosta 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 7% volume in FL$ $2,913 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,907
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
4,402
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~364 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
Betamethasone steroid injection2,034$5$15
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,454$67$195
New patient office visit (30-44 min)880$80$300
Injection into tendon or ligament666$39$200
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint405$36$170
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views307$31$150
Injection of carpal tunnel152$74$230
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views150$29$150
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope138$409$1,749
Incision of tendon covering of finger128$170$1,300
New patient office visit (45-59 min)80$132$400
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views79$30$125
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint76$34$160
Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon61$48$180
Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint60$17$180
Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers29$658$3,200
Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass25$17$75
Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist24$266$3,000
Application of elbow to finger cast23$71$220
Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve22$517$1,882
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)21$104$275
Initial hospital admission, high complexity21$142$450
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views16$26$150
Release of tissue of palm15$250$917
Application of nonmoveable finger splint15$34$120
Incision of tendon of forearm and/or wrist, open procedure13$201$2,200
Removal of growth of muscle of hand or finger, less than 1.5 cm13$414$2,000
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 ↗
$2,913
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $416/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
16
Companies
53
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
$2,913 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$382
2023
$619
2022
$286
2021
$57
2020
$179
2019
$233
2018
$1,157

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AXOGEN
$1,091
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$555
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$475
Sonex Health, Inc.
$233
Stryker Corporation
$173
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$137
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$58
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$40
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
Southern Edge Orthopaedics, Inc.
$22
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$19
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Bioventus LLC
$16
Vericel Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · EVOS · Evos Mini · Exogen · HEALICOIL PK Shoulder · INGREZZA · MACI · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SOLIRIS · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · TFN-ADVANCE · VLP Mini-MOD · XIAFLEX · Xeomin
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 $42 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
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. Acosta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% 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. Acosta experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Acosta performed 2,034 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Acosta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Acosta received a total of $2,913 from 16 companies across 53 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. Acosta's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Jupiter?
Dr. Acosta's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Acosta) 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 →