Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Cathia Rene, MD

Gastroenterology · Lake Worth, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5065 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449
5617537487
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1306928924 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. Rene 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. Rene

Dr. Cathia Rene is a gastroenterology in Lake Worth, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rene performed 625 Medicare services across 468 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rene received a total of $7,780 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 370 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Rene 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▲ 625 Medicare services$ $7,780 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
625
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in FL for gastroenterology
468
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~33 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)314$98$348
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)84$69$237
Colonoscopy with biopsy49$131$1,497
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy48$79$1,179
New patient office visit (45-59 min)41$134$542
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare24$217$1,426
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk22$192$1,096
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk15$191$1,088
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes14$59$245
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)14$46$142
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 ↗
$7,780
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,111/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for gastroenterology
40
Companies
370
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
$7,668 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$113 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,210
2023
$1,164
2022
$1,397
2021
$694
2020
$342
2019
$732
2018
$1,242

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,034
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$957
ABBVIE INC.
$699
AbbVie Inc.
$599
AbbVie, Inc.
$566
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$416
PFIZER INC.
$377
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$251
Allergan Inc.
$183
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Celgene Corporation
$162
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$160
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$111
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$81
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$77
GENZYME CORPORATION
$74
Celltrion USA Inc.
$73
UCB, Inc.
$71
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$67
Ardelyx, Inc.
$58
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$52
Shire North American Group Inc
$49
Axonics, Inc.
$48
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$47
QOL Medical, LLC
$45
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$29
Lilly USA, LLC
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
VIVUS LLC
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$17
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$15
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$15
GI Supply, Inc.
$10
Romark Laboratories, LC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMJEVITA · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Axonics · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cimzia · Cold Snares · Creon · DAT Device · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Endo Kits · Entyvio · Forceps · GATTEX · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOTOFEN · Mavyret · OCALIVA · OMVOH · QSYMIA · REBYOTA · RELISTOR ORAL · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUPREP · SUTAB · Sucraid · SureClip · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VEGZELMA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,245 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
122
Per 100K population
8.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 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. Rene is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Rene experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rene performed 314 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Rene receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rene received a total of $7,780 from 40 companies across 370 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. Rene's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Lake Worth?
Dr. Rene's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Rene) 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 →