Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Avelino Pinon, MD

Optician · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7400 SW 87TH AVE, Miami, FL 33173
3052706000
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1164495362 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. Pinon 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. Pinon

Dr. Avelino Pinon is an optician specialist in Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pinon performed 1,965 Medicare services across 1,151 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pinon received a total of $4,936 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Pinon 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 38% volume in FL $4,936 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,965
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for optician
1,151
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~98 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
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 778 $4 $10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 589 $67 $158
Bladder ultrasound after voiding 260 $8 $44
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 114 $95 $232
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 53 $109 $362
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 35 $203 $450
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 33 $87 $238
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 29 $26 $70
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 27 $77 $242
Complicated insertion of bladder tube 21 $127 $286
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum 14 $112 $200
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 12 $10 $51
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 ↗
$4,936
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $705/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for optician
32
Companies
168
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
$4,674 (94.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$262 (5.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,055
2023
$1,666
2022
$225
2021
$1,132
2020
$303
2019
$301
2018
$254

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$1,246
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$804
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$575
Boston Scientific Corporation
$374
PFIZER INC.
$341
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$304
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$236
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$108
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$86
Rochester Medical Corporation
$84
Teleflex LLC
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
Coloplast Corp
$47
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
COLOPLAST CORP
$42
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Axonics, Inc.
$41
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$36
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$29
Egalet US Inc
$28
Mission Pharmacal Company
$28
Endo USA, Inc.
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$27
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE · AMS 700 · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CCU · ERLEADA · Erleada · FLEX-XC CMOS URETEROSCOPE 8.5 FR X 675MM · Flex-X / IMAGE 1 S · GEMTESA · HOPKINS · IMAGE1 CONNECT · IMAGE1 S CONNECT · KEYTRUDA · MODULAR · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NA · NEOX · NOCDURNA · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · SPRIX · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · Soltive · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Trelstar · UROLIFT · US · Uribel · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA · n.a.
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $251 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
608
Per 100K population
22.6
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
3.0 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. Pinon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Pinon experienced with manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pinon performed 778 manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 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. Pinon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pinon received a total of $4,936 from 32 companies across 168 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. Pinon's costs compare to other opticians in Miami?
Dr. Pinon's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Pinon) 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 →