Dr. Lawrence Elgarresta, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Elgarresta
Dr. Lawrence Elgarresta is a radiation oncology specialist in Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elgarresta performed 5,525 Medicare services across 3,283 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elgarresta received a total of $87 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Elgarresta 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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 71504 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 2,102 | $0 | $5 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 1,163 | $7 | $139 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 339 | $544 | $3,753 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 211 | $17 | $430 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 183 | $34 | $504 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 183 | $73 | $1,316 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 136 | $404 | $731 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation | 94 | $41 | $694 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 75 | $92 | $3,366 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 60 | $9 | $212 |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system | 50 | $28 | $526 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 46 | $64 | $1,183 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 43 | $44 | $632 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 43 | $8 | $147 |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | 43 | $456 | $3,404 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 40 | $87 | $1,390 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 39 | $123 | $2,948 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 38 | $64 | $1,736 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 37 | $7 | $121 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 37 | $40 | $1,034 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 36 | $121 | $4,349 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 32 | $6 | $113 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 30 | $38 | $625 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 26 | $7 | $110 |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 25 | $57 | $394 |
| Nuclear medicine study to assess blood loss | 24 | $39 | $631 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | 21 | $7 | $105 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 21 | $16 | $275 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation | 21 | $30 | $477 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 20 | $22 | $255 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 20 | $29 | $607 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 19 | $12 | $341 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 19 | $10 | $234 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 18 | $13 | $248 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 18 | $39 | $590 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 18 | $85 | $1,637 |
| Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration | 18 | $47 | $686 |
| Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system | 16 | $48 | $833 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 16 | $19 | $418 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views | 14 | $7 | $112 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 14 | $14 | $250 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 13 | $17 | $276 |
| Single contrast x-ray of small intestine | 13 | $33 | $242 |
| Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect and ct scan | 12 | $62 | $1,088 |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times | 12 | $40 | $662 |
| Nuclear medicine study of brain with metabolic evaluation | 12 | $58 | $790 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 11 | $9 | $158 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views | 11 | $9 | $128 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 11 | $10 | $157 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 11 | $21 | $748 |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, at least 2 areas or separate acquisitions, single day imaging, or single area or acquisition over multiple days | 11 | $83 | $394 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2021 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2021)
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2021 |
| 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. Elgarresta is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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