Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alvaro Zamora, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Naples, 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. Zamora 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. Zamora
Dr. Alvaro Zamora is a vascular surgery physician in Naples, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zamora performed 2,810 Medicare services across 1,202 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zamora received a total of $16,351 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 215 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Zamora 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in FL
$16,351 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 | 112801 | 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 ↗2,810
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for vascular surgery physician
1,202
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,227 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
333 | $66 | $194 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 311 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
204 | $106 | $209 |
| 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. |
195 | $88 | $274 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
58 | $110 | $280 |
| 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. |
57 | $139 | $331 |
| 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. |
46 | $173 | $822 |
| 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. |
37 | $137 | $596 |
| 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. |
32 | $120 | $642 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
28 | $1,010 | $3,102 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
24 | $96 | $428 |
| 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. |
23 | $120 | $607 |
| 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. |
23 | $43 | $136 |
| 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. |
22 | $134 | $619 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
21 | $43 | $145 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
20 | $79 | $380 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
18 | $994 | $3,913 |
| Intraoperative EEG monitoring Recording brain wave activity during surgery to monitor neurological function. |
18 | $43 | $190 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
17 | $89 | $413 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
16 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
15 | $42 | $162 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
15 | $0 | $4 |
| 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. |
14 | $33 | $99 |
| 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. |
14 | $9 | $35 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
11 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
11 | $576 | $15,799 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
62.8% medium
35.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,351
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,336/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for vascular surgery physician
29
Companies
215
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
$14,637 (89.5%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,714 (10.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$521
2023
$10,462
2022
$1,406
2021
$980
2020
$832
2019
$1,056
2018
$1,092
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$7,694
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$1,727
Endologix LLC
$1,536
Endologix, Inc.
$1,255
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,238
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$469
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$415
Cook Medical LLC
$279
CVRx, Inc.
$231
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$231
Endologix, LLC
$205
Bolton Medical Inc
$169
Kaneka Pharma America LLC
$126
Novo Nordisk Inc
$113
PFIZER INC.
$102
Boston Scientific Corporation
$84
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$77
Penumbra, Inc.
$76
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$41
CryoLife, Inc.
$39
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$37
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$35
Inari Medical, Inc.
$33
Baxter Healthcare
$30
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$24
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$18
Terumo Medical Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 67.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CATHETER · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONCERTO VERSA · COOK · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical Thoracic · Cook Medical Zenith · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · EkoSonic · Endurant · FLOSEAL · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · Indigo System · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · MVP · Ovation · PhotoFix · Q50 Stent Graft Balloon Catheter · RUBY Coil · Relay Grafts · S · SHUNTS · Supera peripheral stent system · TURBOHAWK · VARITHENA · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · VenaCure 1470 Pro · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z · ZONTIVITY
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $582 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Zamora is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Zamora experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zamora performed 1,227 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Zamora receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zamora received a total of $16,351 from 29 companies across 215 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. Zamora's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Naples?
Dr. Zamora's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Zamora) 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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