Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Efrain Gonzalez, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
11020 SW 88TH ST STE 102C, Miami, FL 33176
7867036120
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1184687329 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. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez

Dr. Efrain Gonzalez is a cardiovascular disease in Miami, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 1,202 Medicare services across 618 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $64,510 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 857 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. Gonzalez 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▲ 1,202 Medicare services$ $64,510 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,202
Medicare services
Bottom 31% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
618
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~63 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)556$95$351
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead124$11$41
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system98$41$145
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system62$55$192
Echocardiogram, transthoracic58$152$539
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days57$22$73
New patient office visit (45-59 min)56$122$462
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system48$37$140
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days42$22$73
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days32$23$83
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days28$28$103
Initial hospital admission, high complexity28$140$544
Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin13$3,560$13,344
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.
23.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
76.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$64,510
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,216/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for cardiovascular disease
41
Companies
857
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
$36,907 (57.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25,691 (39.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,912 (3.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,944
2023
$10,784
2022
$10,339
2021
$7,352
2020
$1,566
2019
$10,445
2018
$20,079

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$13,446
Abbott Laboratories
$9,304
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$6,998
BIOTRONIK INC.
$6,835
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$6,657
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,459
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,952
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$2,939
ATRICURE, INC.
$2,263
Amgen Inc.
$1,507
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,232
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,062
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$922
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$792
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$417
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$329
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$277
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$274
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$250
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$227
Lilly USA, LLC
$220
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$210
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$157
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$142
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$60
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$58
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$52
Vital Connect, Inc
$43
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$35
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$25
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$25
Allergan Inc.
$24
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$21
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
VIVUS, Inc.
$19
Covidien LP
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% 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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in FL.

Equivalent to $5,367 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
276
Per 100K population
10.3
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. Gonzalez is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), with 19 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. Gonzalez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 556 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. Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $64,510 from 41 companies across 857 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. Gonzalez's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Miami?
Dr. Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Gonzalez) 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 →