Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Agustin Arrieta, M.D.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
15955 SW 96TH ST, Miami, FL 33196
3053806773
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1528052388 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. Arrieta 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. Arrieta

Dr. Agustin Arrieta is a pediatric otolaryngology physician in Miami, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arrieta performed 2,154 Medicare services across 1,485 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arrieta received a total of $69,724 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric otolaryngology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arrieta 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 29% volume in FL$ $69,724 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,154
Medicare services
Top 29% in FL for pediatric otolaryngology physician
1,485
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~108 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
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope413$157$461
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)341$101$302
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)284$67$362
Allergy immunotherapy preparation230$10$36
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test164$30$203
Test to assess middle ear function164$14$38
Removal of impacted ear wax124$32$116
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope61$107$303
New patient office visit (45-59 min)56$133$397
New patient office visit (30-44 min)54$82$266
Ct scan of face without contrast45$77$400
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)36$41$130
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing34$39$123
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle33$12$44
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording18$91$250
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears17$34$95
Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation14$95$271
Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report14$72$197
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope13$311$1,137
Vemp testing of lower branch of inner ear nerve with interpretation and report13$66$195
Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair13$107$285
Use of electrodes during balance testing13$9$24
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 ↗
$69,724
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,961/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for pediatric otolaryngology physician
30
Companies
309
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$53,392 (76.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,043 (18.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,288 (4.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,142
2023
$18,344
2022
$26,416
2021
$10,405
2020
$832
2019
$3,662
2018
$4,922

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$49,993
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$3,528
Arrinex, Inc.
$3,443
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,288
Ethicon Inc.
$1,304
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$993
GENZYME CORPORATION
$911
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$796
Neurent Medical Limited
$685
Acclarent, Inc
$647
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$594
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$515
Medtronic, Inc.
$495
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$468
Aerin Medical Inc.
$441
Optinose US, Inc.
$373
Stryker Corporation
$310
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$224
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$174
OptiNose US, Inc.
$142
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$124
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$60
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
ALK-Abello, Inc
$38
Ethicon US, LLC
$27
Kaleo, Inc.
$27
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$21
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$17
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$16
Cook Medical LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 81.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ACCLARENT ENT ULTIRRA/NAVWIRE 3-GUIDE Bundle · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · AUVI-Q · Arthrex · Auvi-Q · BRONCHFIBERSCOPE · CIPRODEX · Clarifix · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · Cook Medical Biodesign · CoolSeal Generator · DRILLCUT-X II SHAVER HANDPIECE · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FIBERSCOPE · FUSION · GRAFIX PL · Grafix PL PRIME · HALO · HOPKINS II FORWARD OBLIQUE · INSPIRE · INSTRUMENT · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · KRYSTEXXA · Monarch Platform · NAEOTOM Alpha · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NUVENT · Odactra · PEDIATRIC · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · RHINLARYNGO. · Relieva Spinplus · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · Sophono · TELESCOPE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tolak · TruDi NAV Cable · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 →

The majority of payments (77%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in pediatric otolaryngology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for pediatric otolaryngology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $3,237 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Arrieta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%), 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. Arrieta experienced with diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arrieta performed 413 diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 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. Arrieta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arrieta received a total of $69,724 from 30 companies across 309 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. Arrieta's costs compare to other pediatric otolaryngology physicians in Miami?
Dr. Arrieta's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Arrieta) 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 →