Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pablo Vivas, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Miami Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
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. Vivas 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. Vivas
Dr. Pablo Vivas is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Miami Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vivas performed 6,664 Medicare services across 4,004 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vivas received a total of $3,666 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 204 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Vivas 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
▲ Top 14% volume in FL
$3,666 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 54815 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,664
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for cardiovascular disease
4,004
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~351 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,551 | $11 | $120 |
| 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. |
1,365 | $93 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
543 | $154 | $700 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
439 | $43 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
373 | $67 | $200 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
352 | $329 | $421 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
322 | $71 | $120 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
273 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
192 | $101 | $300 |
| 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. |
177 | $51 | $250 |
| 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. |
176 | $355 | $700 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
160 | $44 | $70 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
150 | $120 | $250 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
124 | $110 | $250 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
90 | $72 | $200 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 68 | $238 | $1,500 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
49 | $8 | $50 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
49 | $18 | $50 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
37 | $226 | $500 |
| 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. |
35 | $157 | $400 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
30 | $52 | $175 |
| 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. |
20 | $556 | $2,000 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
20 | $43 | $60 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
19 | $39 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
18 | $88 | $250 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, low complexity Initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day, involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 45 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
17 | $86 | $300 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
15 | $171 | $350 |
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.
10.2% high complexity
13.8% medium
76.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,666
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $524/year across 7 years
Top 47% in FL for cardiovascular disease
24
Companies
204
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
$3,572 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$94 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$354
2023
$387
2022
$517
2021
$938
2020
$258
2019
$490
2018
$722
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,347
PFIZER INC.
$493
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$264
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$246
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$223
Abbott Laboratories
$192
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$170
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$107
Medtronic, Inc.
$104
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Boston Scientific Corporation
$74
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$29
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$20
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
BIOTRONIK INC.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Adempas · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FFRct · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Lexiscan · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PREVNAR 13 · Pacemakers · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RXI SYSTEMS · Rybelsus · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Verquvo · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $55 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
402
Per 100K population
15.0
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC
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. Vivas is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Vivas experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vivas performed 1,551 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Vivas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vivas received a total of $3,666 from 24 companies across 204 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. Vivas's costs compare to other cardiologists in Miami Beach?
Dr. Vivas's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Vivas) 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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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.
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