Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marcos Valerio, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Valerio
Dr. Marcos Valerio is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Miami, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Valerio performed 3,720 Medicare services across 2,152 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Valerio received a total of $10,586 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 289 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. Valerio 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in FL
$10,586 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,720
Medicare services
Top 32% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,152
Unique beneficiaries
$275
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,026 | $106 | $189 |
| 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. |
590 | $12 | $30 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
286 | $43 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
201 | $160 | $351 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 150 | $31 | $64 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 144 | $312 | $800 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
111 | $149 | $328 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
83 | $155 | $333 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
80 | $191 | $431 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
80 | $9 | $50 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
77 | $58 | $121 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
77 | $160 | $340 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
72 | $2,281 | $3,745 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
71 | $151 | $385 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
48 | $20 | $62 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 41 | $188 | $367 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
36 | $618 | $2,645 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
36 | $895 | $2,225 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
34 | $5,561 | $19,322 |
| 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. |
34 | $131 | $291 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
33 | $111 | $225 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
32 | $99 | $309 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
32 | $41 | $86 |
| Blood vessel imaging Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels. |
30 | $804 | $4,960 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
28 | $97 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
27 | $795 | $2,003 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
27 | $10 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $151 | $254 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
26 | $21 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
25 | $90 | $197 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
21 | $153 | $324 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
21 | $16 | $27 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
20 | $3,823 | $19,222 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
18 | $9,074 | $24,700 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
18 | $231 | $477 |
| Echocardiogram for congenital heart defect An ultrasound of the heart used to evaluate for congenital defects. This imaging test uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart's structure and function. |
15 | $182 | $351 |
| 3D ultrasound of heart for congenital heart defects This procedure uses three-dimensional ultrasound imaging to evaluate the structure of the heart during an assessment for congenital heart defects. |
15 | $46 | $94 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $252 | $580 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $148 | $345 |
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.
7.8% high complexity
29.5% medium
62.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,586
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,512/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for cardiovascular disease
40
Companies
289
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
$10,498 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$88 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,877
2023
$2,010
2022
$726
2021
$929
2020
$546
2019
$1,145
2018
$3,352
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,995
Amgen Inc.
$1,076
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,019
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$733
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$612
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$574
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$438
PFIZER INC.
$390
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$335
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$319
ABIOMED
$315
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$302
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$243
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$201
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$179
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$178
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$163
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$152
Terumo Medical Corporation
$147
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$121
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Novo Nordisk Inc
$96
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$94
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$90
Surmodics, Inc.
$87
Medtronic, Inc.
$86
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$77
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$59
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$52
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.6% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $285 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
364
Per 100K population
13.6
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
KERALTY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Valerio is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Valerio experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Valerio performed 1,026 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. Valerio receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Valerio received a total of $10,586 from 40 companies across 289 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. Valerio's costs compare to other cardiologists in Miami?
Dr. Valerio's average Medicare payment per service is $275. 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. Valerio) 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 →
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