Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nivea Ribas, M D

Neurology · Miami Lakes, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5801 NW 151ST ST, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
3058263931
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1699773895 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. Ribas 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. Ribas

Dr. Nivea Ribas is a neurology in Miami Lakes, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ribas performed 470 Medicare services across 269 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ribas received a total of $9,796 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 415 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Ribas 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▲ 470 Medicare services$ $9,796 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
470
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in FL for neurology
269
Unique beneficiaries
$132
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~24 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)318$89$150
EEG, extended monitoring45$351$600
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study41$145$401
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies36$229$700
New patient office visit (45-59 min)30$126$250
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 ↗
$9,796
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,399/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for neurology
50
Companies
415
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
$9,443 (96.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$353 (3.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,749
2023
$2,295
2022
$1,416
2021
$166
2020
$359
2019
$1,714
2018
$2,097

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$2,024
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$461
PFIZER INC.
$414
ARGENX US, INC.
$385
ABBVIE INC.
$369
GE HealthCare
$360
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$354
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$350
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$345
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$335
EMD Serono, Inc.
$315
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$278
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$272
Allergan Inc.
$266
GE HEALTHCARE
$259
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$251
Lilly USA, LLC
$211
US WorldMeds, LLC
$195
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Eisai Inc.
$168
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$167
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$136
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$126
Amgen Inc.
$122
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$113
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$109
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$102
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$95
Corium, LLC
$88
Biogen, Inc.
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$53
Lundbeck LLC
$51
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$48
SK Life Science, Inc.
$47
GENZYME CORPORATION
$45
Allergan, Inc.
$44
Bausch Health US, LLC
$39
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$30
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$23
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$22
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$22
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Grifols USA, LLC
$16
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 29.6% 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2,084 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
309
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL
1.9 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. Ribas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Ribas experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ribas performed 318 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. Ribas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ribas received a total of $9,796 from 50 companies across 415 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. Ribas's costs compare to other neurologys in Miami Lakes?
Dr. Ribas's average Medicare payment per service is $132. 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. Ribas) 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 →