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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven, M.D.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
8940 N KENDALL DR STE 601E, Miami, FL 33176
7865968020
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1053522144 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. Van Der Ven 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. Van Der Ven

Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Miami, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Van Der Ven performed 1,514 Medicare services across 1,259 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Van Der Ven received a total of $35,627 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery 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. Van Der Ven 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 1,514 Medicare services$ $35,627 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,514
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in FL for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
1,259
Unique beneficiaries
$228
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~84 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
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views288$34$194
Knee X-ray, 3 views194$31$169
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)193$71$379
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)173$96$536
Total hip replacement130$1,186$5,941
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views118$34$193
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)118$1$5
Total knee replacement109$1,183$5,933
Joint injection, major joint46$48$283
New patient office visit (45-59 min)40$115$708
X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views25$40$244
New patient office visit (30-44 min)25$73$481
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views23$19$117
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views17$29$143
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)15$38$238
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.
15.8% high complexity
10.8% medium
73.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$35,627
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,090/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
18
Companies
93
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
$16,577 (46.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,537 (43.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,513 (9.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,028
2023
$4,475
2022
$6,299
2021
$4,011
2020
$129
2019
$9,511
2018
$8,173

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Conformis, Inc.
$16,712
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$15,537
Stryker Corporation
$1,201
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$474
Trice Medical, Inc.
$305
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$254
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$222
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$163
Think Surgical, Inc.
$148
Innovation Technologies Inc
$129
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$114
Arthrex, Inc.
$99
restor3d, inc.
$90
Medtronic, Inc.
$57
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
PFIZER INC.
$40
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIS · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ECLIPSE · ATTUNE · Anspach Helix · BIRMINGHAM HIP · CHANTIX · CORAIL · ELIQUIS · Exparel · GMK Sphere Revision System · Hip · Hip System · ITotal Identity PS · Irrisept · Itotal · Kincise · MAKO · NA · NCB Instruments/Plates/Screws · ORTHOVISC · PREVENA · Pico 14 · ROSA-Knee · TFN ADVANCED · TMINI Miniature Robotic System · TRIATHLON · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRITANIUM · Zilretta · iDuo · iTotal · iTotal CR · iTotal PS · iTtotalCR · iUni · mi-eye
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 (46%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $2,353 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
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. Van Der Ven is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 18 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. Van Der Ven experienced with hip x-ray, 2-3 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Van Der Ven performed 288 hip x-ray, 2-3 views 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. Van Der Ven receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Van Der Ven received a total of $35,627 from 18 companies across 93 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. Van Der Ven's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Miami?
Dr. Van Der Ven's average Medicare payment per service is $228. 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. Van Der Ven) 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 →