Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stratego Castanes, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Castanes 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. Castanes
Dr. Stratego Castanes is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Miami, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Castanes performed 3,198 Medicare services across 2,273 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Castanes received a total of $6,037 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 296 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. Castanes 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 38% volume in FL
$6,037 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 | 96059 | 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 ↗3,198
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,273
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
897 | $11 | $120 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
538 | $8 | $28 |
| 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. |
407 | $95 | $275 |
| 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. |
250 | $139 | $350 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
240 | $16 | $100 |
| 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. |
205 | $65 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
149 | $152 | $855 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
109 | $7 | $13 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
52 | $33 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
49 | $76 | $250 |
| 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. |
42 | $139 | $375 |
| 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. |
39 | $117 | $350 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
28 | $65 | $200 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
27 | $16 | $250 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
27 | $11 | $200 |
| Self-measured blood pressure monitoring The patient measures their own blood pressure at home using a monitoring device. This process allows for tracking blood pressure levels outside of a clinical setting. |
24 | $13 | $35 |
| 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. |
23 | $149 | $785 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $102 | $270 |
| 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. |
21 | $10 | $150 |
| 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. |
19 | $55 | $350 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
19 | $21 | $250 |
| 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. |
11 | $43 | $147 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
3.0% medium
92.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,037
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $862/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for cardiovascular disease
31
Companies
296
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
$5,994 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$43 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$707
2023
$594
2022
$719
2021
$1,066
2020
$840
2019
$1,061
2018
$1,050
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,144
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$785
PFIZER INC.
$592
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$503
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$476
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$409
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$344
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$261
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$148
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$147
ABBVIE INC.
$130
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$119
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$118
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$67
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$64
Allergan Inc.
$53
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$38
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$26
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Assure WCD · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Corlanor · EDARBI · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · General - Pain Management · Inpefa · KENGREAL · Kanuma · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · TherOx DS2 Console · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $189 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
276
Per 100K population
10.3
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
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. Castanes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Castanes experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Castanes performed 897 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Castanes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Castanes received a total of $6,037 from 31 companies across 296 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. Castanes's costs compare to other cardiologists in Miami?
Dr. Castanes's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Castanes) 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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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.
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