Medicare Enrolled

Hector Descamps, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
550 SW 27TH AVE STE 4, Miami, FL 33135
7862911801
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1902851751 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 Descamps 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 Descamps

Hector Descamps is a nurse practitioner - adult health in Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Descamps performed 3,272 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Descamps received a total of $2,226 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Descamps is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 5% volume in FL $2,226 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,272
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for nurse practitioner - adult health
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
923 $77 $170
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
649 $64 $120
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
419 $5 $6
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
266 $0 $5
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
228 $10 $40
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
172 $0 $16
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
107 $115 $150
Initial therapy to facilitate lung function
A therapy service designed to help improve or maintain lung function. This is the first session of this specific treatment plan.
68 $16 $30
Breathing device use evaluation
An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling.
67 $11 $25
Home health plan of care re-certification
A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present.
57 $30 $50
Transitional care management services, moderate complexity
Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity.
53 $142 $250
Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) 52 $0 $14
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
46 $9 $49
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity
A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service.
36 $75 $170
Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles
Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain.
26 $42 $80
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes 24 $193 $319
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
22 $37 $80
Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes
This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort.
18 $86 $110
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
14 $100 $213
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
13 $148 $208
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
12 $41 $70
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,226
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $556/year across 4 years
Top 17% in FL for nurse practitioner - adult health
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
119
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$434
2023
$315
2022
$362
2021
$1,114

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$169
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$74
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$70
Ardelyx, Inc.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$37
Top 3 companies account for 72.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$367
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$314
ABBVIE INC.
$295
AbbVie Inc.
$269
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$210
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$160
Novo Nordisk Inc
$114
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$94
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$75
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
Amgen Inc.
$56
Ardelyx, Inc.
$47
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · BREZTRI · CREON · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · IBSRELA · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Linzess · Livalo · Otezla · Ozempic · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SYNTHROID · VIBERZI · Vascepa · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Adult-health nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
566
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MIAMI VA MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Descamps is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Descamps experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Descamps performed 923 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Descamps receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Descamps received a total of $2,226 from 15 companies across 119 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Descamps's costs compare to other adult-health nurse practitioners in Miami?
Descamps's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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 Descamps) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →