Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jose Ramos, M.D.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1350 S HICKORY ST, Melbourne, FL 32901
3214347313
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1386646438 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. Ramos 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. Ramos

Dr. Jose Ramos is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Melbourne, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramos performed 27,453 Medicare services across 4,098 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramos received a total of $254 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology 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. Ramos 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 5% volume in FL$ $254 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
27,453
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
4,098
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,373 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)18,470$0$1
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)4,880$0$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view788$7$32
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast634$31$144
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast318$55$253
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast161$55$260
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast137$37$174
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast115$68$322
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast111$64$298
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast108$251$650
Chest X-ray, 2 views99$21$67
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast95$64$303
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast89$55$261
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast84$84$393
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast79$65$301
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast78$36$172
3d radiographic procedure76$8$49
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function70$21$82
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers67$17$83
Mri scan of brain without contrast49$152$399
Ct scan of face without contrast48$31$165
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast42$83$409
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view42$7$34
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views40$23$67
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers38$24$130
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast35$37$171
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast33$86$407
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen32$60$232
CT scan of chest, without contrast28$91$271
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast27$176$250
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views27$6$30
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views27$7$31
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast26$44$206
Foot X-ray, 3+ views26$7$29
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue25$61$220
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views23$7$30
Ct scan of leg without contrast23$36$158
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity23$65$216
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast22$51$228
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views22$17$79
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views22$7$31
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast21$42$190
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views21$27$93
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views19$7$33
Knee X-ray, 3 views19$28$81
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing19$30$141
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast18$242$624
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views17$23$67
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast16$159$436
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast15$82$347
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen15$21$107
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views14$6$28
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast14$84$687
Ct scan of chest with contrast13$92$340
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation13$40$178
Ct scan of lower spine with contrast12$46$225
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views12$21$92
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity12$39$117
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck before and after contrast11$68$324
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views11$9$40
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast11$243$702
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow11$31$146
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 2021 ↗
$254
Total received (2018-2021)
Avg $85/year across 3 years
Bottom 16% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
4
Companies
5
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
$254 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$61
2019
$110
2018
$84

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$110
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$84
Viz.ai, Inc.
$45
GE HEALTHCARE
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ClosureFast · Viz.AI LVO · XARELTO
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
HOLMES REGIONAL 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 2021
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. Ramos is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Ramos experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramos performed 18,470 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Ramos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramos received a total of $254 from 4 companies across 5 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. Ramos's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Melbourne?
Dr. Ramos's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Ramos) 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 →