Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gary Uhlir, M.D.

Anesthesiology · Miami Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1300 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach, FL 33139
3055857015
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1003064791 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Uhlir

Dr. Gary Uhlir is an anesthesiology specialist in Miami Beach, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Uhlir performed 554 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Uhlir received a total of $316 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 3 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Uhlir is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 10% volume in FL $316 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
554
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for anesthesiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging
This code covers the administration of anesthesia for injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the lower back spine or spinal cord. The procedure is performed through the skin using imaging guidance.
84 $93 $1,000
Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope.
44 $104 $951
Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery
Administration of anesthesia during eye lens surgery. This code covers the anesthetic service provided for the procedure.
39 $94 $1,012
Injection into lower spine canal
A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal.
36 $65 $632
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
35 $25 $184
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 34 $22 $335
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
31 $102 $908
Abdominal wall pain injection with imaging guidance
An injection of local anesthetic is administered to control abdominal wall pain. The procedure is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
28 $44 $541
Anesthesia for other eye procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures on the eye that are not otherwise specified.
24 $113 $1,155
Anesthesia for forearm, wrist, and hand procedure
This code covers the administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissues of the forearm, wrist, and hand.
24 $105 $1,003
Anesthesia for spine nerve destruction procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to destroy nerves in the lower back or spinal cord, guided by imaging.
24 $93 $967
Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope.
20 $148 $1,337
Anesthesia for total knee replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure.
20 $268 $2,331
Anesthesia for skin procedures on arms, legs, or front body
This code covers anesthesia services provided for surgical procedures performed on the skin of the arms, legs, or anterior trunk.
19 $175 $1,627
Brachial plexus injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the brachial plexus nerve bundle in the arm.
19 $56 $563
Anesthesia for lower leg, ankle, or foot bone procedure
Administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures involving the bones of the lower leg, ankle, or foot.
18 $174 $1,594
Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
16 $108 $1,015
Anesthesia for lower front abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the lower front area of the abdomen.
15 $257 $2,358
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total hip replacement surgery. This code covers the anesthetic services provided for the procedure.
13 $295 $2,520
Anesthesia for nose and sinus procedures
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the nose and sinuses.
11 $125 $1,120
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
13.0% high complexity
59.7% medium
27.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2020 ↗
$316
Total received (2019-2020)
Avg $158/year across 2 years
Top 37% in FL for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
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Company
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Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$120
2019
$196

Payments by company (2020)

Avanos Medical
$120
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2020 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2020) ›
Avanos Medical
$316
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · PNB AND ACCESSORIES
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists in nearby ZIP areas
616
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
DOUGLAS GARDENS HOSPITAL
2.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2020
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Uhlir is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Uhlir experienced with anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Uhlir performed 84 anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Uhlir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Uhlir received a total of $316 from 1 company across 3 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Uhlir's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Miami Beach?
Dr. Uhlir's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Uhlir) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →