Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Santiago De Solo, MD
Rheumatology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. De Solo 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. De Solo
Dr. Santiago De Solo is a rheumatology specialist in Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. De Solo performed 42,684 Medicare services across 2,604 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. De Solo received a total of $106,044 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1290 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. De Solo 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 38% volume in FL
$106,044 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 59911 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗42,684
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for rheumatology
2,604
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 20,042 | $18 | $42 |
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 9,255 | $8 | $18 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
5,885 | $34 | $90 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,224 | $1 | $4 |
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
1,824 | $13 | $114 |
| 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. |
882 | $69 | $158 |
| 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. |
371 | $98 | $233 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
237 | $104 | $287 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
227 | $55 | $157 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
192 | $40 | $137 |
| 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. |
180 | $12 | $44 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
139 | $59 | $206 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
132 | $111 | $306 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
118 | $100 | $270 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
99 | $38 | $98 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
96 | $29 | $63 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
89 | $38 | $85 |
| Lower back and sciatic nerve injection An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the lower back and sciatic nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve site. |
75 | $178 | $497 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
72 | $89 | $240 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
60 | $31 | $69 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
58 | $43 | $105 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
47 | $37 | $120 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
43 | $31 | $77 |
| 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. |
40 | $48 | $95 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
39 | $52 | $120 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
36 | $47 | $129 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
33 | $23 | $69 |
| 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. |
33 | $126 | $364 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
27 | $34 | $80 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
25 | $27 | $63 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
24 | $40 | $88 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $104 | $507 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
19 | $103 | $480 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
15 | $18 | $30 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
13 | $114 | $507 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
11 | $92 | $824 |
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.
14.6% high complexity
80.5% medium
4.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$106,044
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,149/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for rheumatology
55
Companies
1,290
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$89,063 (84.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,981 (16.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,471
2023
$17,827
2022
$22,407
2021
$8,618
2020
$3,980
2019
$22,500
2018
$16,242
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie, Inc.
$33,641
ABBVIE INC.
$31,171
AbbVie Inc.
$23,585
Amgen Inc.
$3,472
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,385
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,685
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,325
Radius Health, Inc.
$1,204
UCB, Inc.
$1,023
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$855
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$487
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$486
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$471
PFIZER INC.
$444
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$406
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$404
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$305
GENZYME CORPORATION
$236
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$227
Celgene Corporation
$207
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$183
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$182
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$136
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$129
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$127
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Alvogen Inc
$105
Genentech USA, Inc.
$100
Mallinckrodt LLC
$95
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$86
Organon LLC
$75
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$55
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$53
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$49
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$44
Almatica Pharma LLC
$40
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$39
Sobi, Inc
$37
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$37
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$35
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Shire North American Group Inc
$32
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$30
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$25
Biocon Biologics Inc
$24
Organon Llc
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$21
Egalet US Inc
$20
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$17
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Bioventus LLC
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Zyla Life Sciences
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Adempas · Arcalyst · BELBUCA · BENLYSTA · BINOSTO · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUEXIS · DUZALLO · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · FORTEO · GAMMAGARD · GELSYN-3 · GRALISE · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYMOVIS · Hulio · Humira · Hymovis · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · Iovera · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LINZESS · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Licart · MONOVISC · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OLUMIANT · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · Otezla · PEAK · PREVNAR - 13 · PRIALT · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · Quzyttir · RAYOS · REDITREX · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DISEASE · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · SPRIX · STRENSIQ · SYNVISC-ONE · Skyrizi · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TERIPARATIDE · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tirosint · Tymlos · UBRELVY · XELJANZ · Zilretta
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 →
The majority of payments (84%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in rheumatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for rheumatology in FL.
Equivalent to $248 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
72
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
3.0 mi
3.0 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. De Solo is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. De Solo experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. De Solo performed 20,042 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. De Solo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. De Solo received a total of $106,044 from 55 companies across 1,290 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. De Solo's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Miami?
Dr. De Solo's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. De Solo) 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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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.
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