Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Sokolowicz, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8720 N KENDALL DR STE 108, Miami, FL 33176
3052792621
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1518067032 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. Sokolowicz 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. Sokolowicz

Dr. John Sokolowicz is a cardiovascular disease in Miami, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sokolowicz performed 3,139 Medicare services across 1,804 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sokolowicz received a total of $2,815 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 165 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. Sokolowicz 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▲ Top 39% volume in FL$ $2,815 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,139
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,804
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~165 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
EKG interpretation and report2,468$7$100
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)360$62$105
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead79$11$65
Echocardiogram, transthoracic77$143$1,043
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity52$68$100
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity36$100$210
New patient office visit (30-44 min)32$83$160
Heart rhythm recording continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days18$9$30
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days17$17$40
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.
2.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
97.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,815
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $402/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in FL for cardiovascular disease
20
Companies
165
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
$2,764 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$51 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$112
2023
$126
2022
$177
2021
$429
2020
$432
2019
$633
2018
$906

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$397
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$357
Abbott Laboratories
$321
BIOTRONIK INC.
$270
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$239
Amgen Inc.
$232
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$192
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$171
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$164
PFIZER INC.
$118
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$110
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$91
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$49
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$31
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$4
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Assure WCD · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · No Associated Product · Optimizer · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $90 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. Sokolowicz is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Sokolowicz experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sokolowicz performed 2,468 ekg interpretation and report 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. Sokolowicz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sokolowicz received a total of $2,815 from 20 companies across 165 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. Sokolowicz's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Miami?
Dr. Sokolowicz's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Sokolowicz) 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 →