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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Veronica Diaz, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Jupiter, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1002 S OLD DIXIE HWY, Jupiter, FL 33458
5617467686
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1861693236 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. Diaz 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. Diaz

Dr. Veronica Diaz is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Jupiter, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Diaz performed 3,155 Medicare services across 2,403 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Diaz received a total of $3,415 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 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. Diaz 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 28% volume in FL$ $3,415 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,155
Medicare services
Top 28% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
2,403
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~175 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
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg605$6$25
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)486$91$396
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views446$26$116
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)254$66$280
New patient office visit (45-59 min)234$120$564
Joint injection, major joint211$52$232
Injection into tendon or ligament105$40$199
New patient office visit (30-44 min)99$64$381
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)69$134$555
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint58$38$187
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views52$31$137
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views52$29$127
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)47$154$745
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view46$17$73
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views43$29$124
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder36$1,237$5,130
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope36$147$613
Release of tissue of palm34$258$1,116
Anchoring of biceps tendon31$319$2,641
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope30$888$3,789
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope28$176$2,101
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg28$0$2
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope26$427$1,809
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views25$28$122
Incision of tendon covering of finger19$183$1,027
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg19$8$35
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint18$37$190
X-ray of elbow, 2 views18$22$99
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 ↗
$3,415
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $488/year across 7 years
Top 49% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
11
Companies
37
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
$1,898 (55.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,517 (44.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$340
2023
$411
2022
$543
2021
$281
2020
$483
2019
$223
2018
$1,135

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,075
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$629
Stryker Corporation
$587
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$442
EXACTECH, INC.
$415
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$142
Maruho Medical, Inc.
$41
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$40
AXOGEN
$20
Catalyst OrthoScience
$12
Bioventus LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
660 · ACCU-PASS · ALLOWRAP · ALTEON · AMBIENT · Accessories · Accu-pass · Archer CSR Total Shoulder System · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · Comprehensive Shoulder System · EQUINOXE · EVOS · Exogen · FAST-FIX · FIRSTPASS · ICONIX · INSPACE · MICRORAPTOR Knotless Shoulder · NA · REGENESORB · REGENETEN · Speedscrew · Suture Anchors
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 (56%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $108 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. Diaz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Diaz experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Diaz performed 605 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 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. Diaz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Diaz received a total of $3,415 from 11 companies across 37 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. Diaz's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Jupiter?
Dr. Diaz's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Diaz) 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.

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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 →