Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benito Torres, D.O.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
631 MIDFLORIDA DR, Lakeland, FL 33813
8635834445
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1396928123 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. Torres 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. Torres

Dr. Benito Torres is a physical medicine & rehabilitation in Lakeland, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Torres performed 1,083 Medicare services across 214 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Torres received a total of $29,022 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 717 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Torres 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▲ 1,083 Medicare services$ $29,022 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,083
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in FL for physical medicine & rehabilitation
214
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~60 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)523$0$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)458$88$646
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)41$64$439
New patient office visit (30-44 min)25$78$657
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$119$994
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)14$44$265
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 ↗
$29,022
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,146/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for physical medicine & rehabilitation
68
Companies
717
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
$17,849 (61.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,174 (38.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$11,665
2023
$1,723
2022
$6,212
2021
$1,678
2020
$1,349
2019
$2,011
2018
$4,385

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
elliquence, LLC
$6,974
Nutech Spine, Inc.
$4,200
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,181
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$3,026
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,776
Abbott Laboratories
$1,691
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$800
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$523
ABBVIE INC.
$502
Medtronic, Inc.
$436
Amgen Inc.
$429
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$407
AbbVie Inc.
$333
Alevio, LLC
$307
Nevro Corp.
$293
Allergan Inc.
$273
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$249
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$216
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$206
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$197
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$188
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$162
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$162
Captiva Spine Inc
$153
PFIZER INC.
$147
Allergan, Inc.
$142
Curonix LLC
$138
Horizon Pharma plc
$114
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$114
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$111
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$99
Almatica Pharma LLC
$93
Lilly USA, LLC
$87
Nuvectra Corporation
$79
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$78
Bioventus LLC
$72
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$71
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$63
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$59
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$57
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$55
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$52
West Therapeutics Development, LLC
$52
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$48
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$46
Stryker Corporation
$45
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$42
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$38
Venclose Inc.
$36
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$32
SpineSmith Holdings, LLC
$28
PAINTEQ LLC
$26
SI-BONE, Inc.
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$23
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$22
Merz North America, Inc.
$19
Avanos Medical
$19
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Orthogenrx Inc.
$16
MEDELA LLC
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
Indivior Inc.
$13
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in FL.

Equivalent to $2,680 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitations within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
8.3 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. Torres is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%), 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. Torres experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Torres performed 523 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Torres receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Torres received a total of $29,022 from 68 companies across 717 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. Torres's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Lakeland?
Dr. Torres's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Torres) 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 →