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Dr. Erick Calderon, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Optician · Lakewood Ranch, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Cardiac
— Practice combining remote and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Calderon
Dr. Erick Calderon is an optician specialist in Lakewood Ranch, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Calderon performed 8,973 Medicare services across 4,932 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Calderon received a total of $12,263 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 434 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Calderon 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in FL
$12,263 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,973
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for optician
4,932
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~449 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,488 | $95 | $255 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
1,057 | $26 | $71 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
913 | $19 | $53 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
627 | $10 | $29 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
550 | $88 | $394 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
489 | $7 | $17 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
452 | $42 | $348 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
302 | $339 | $863 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
302 | $49 | $139 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
301 | $146 | $385 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
246 | $140 | $377 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
236 | $95 | $234 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
214 | $16 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
204 | $117 | $309 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
185 | $124 | $363 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
184 | $22 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
146 | $179 | $468 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
118 | $140 | $358 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
116 | $21 | $52 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 114 | $157 | $439 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
101 | $140 | $358 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
81 | $9 | $22 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
74 | $56 | $156 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
64 | $138 | $368 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
55 | $39 | $98 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
48 | $6 | $41 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
47 | $19 | $52 |
| Kidney artery catheterization for imaging A tube is inserted into the main and accessory arteries of both kidneys to allow for imaging. A radiologist reviews the images. |
44 | $1,098 | $2,769 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
41 | $627 | $1,626 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 39 | $410 | $2,050 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
36 | $196 | $523 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
33 | $25 | $74 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
30 | $74 | $184 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
22 | $437 | $1,227 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
14 | $59 | $160 |
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.
12.4% high complexity
26.2% medium
61.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,263
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,752/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for optician
51
Companies
434
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
$12,136 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$128 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,606
2023
$1,572
2022
$1,898
2021
$1,121
2020
$792
2019
$1,709
2018
$3,564
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EKOS Corporation
$1,459
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,452
Amgen Inc.
$1,216
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,025
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$827
Inari Medical, Inc.
$660
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$618
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$418
CVRx, Inc.
$397
Boston Scientific Corporation
$385
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$343
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$319
Abbott Laboratories
$265
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$261
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$224
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$219
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$218
Philips North America LLC
$212
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$195
BIOTRONIK INC.
$174
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$149
PFIZER INC.
$134
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$118
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$90
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$88
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$79
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$78
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
ABIOMED
$47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
MEDICOMP INC
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$40
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
Allergan Inc.
$26
United Therapeutics Corporation
$22
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$22
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$20
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$18
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Sobi, Inc
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$13
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$11
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 33.7% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $137 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
135
Per 100K population
32.5
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Calderon is a remote & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Calderon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Calderon performed 1,488 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. Calderon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Calderon received a total of $12,263 from 51 companies across 434 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. Calderon's costs compare to other opticians in Lakewood Ranch?
Dr. Calderon's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Calderon) 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 →
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