Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luis Paz Rios, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
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. Paz Rios
Dr. Luis Paz Rios is an interventional cardiology specialist in Naples, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Paz Rios performed 700 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Paz Rios received a total of $18,816 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Paz Rios is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ 700 Medicare services
$18,816 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 | 162086 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗700
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in FL for interventional cardiology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
136 | $54 | $148 |
| 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. |
115 | $96 | $210 |
| 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. |
85 | $142 | $410 |
| 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. |
68 | $11 | $102 |
| 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. |
63 | $6 | $60 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 33 | $230 | $771 |
| 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. |
28 | $12 | $77 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
23 | $2 | $160 |
| 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. |
23 | $145 | $281 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
22 | $19 | $122 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
19 | $85 | $379 |
| 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. |
16 | $16 | $116 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $105 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
14 | $66 | $177 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $180 | $410 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
13 | $6 | $107 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $282 | $931 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
26.0% high complexity
15.7% medium
58.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,816
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,688/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
150
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,090
2023
$4,824
2022
$10,069
2021
$286
2020
$77
2019
$703
2018
$766
Payments by company (2024)
ABIOMED
$415
Abbott Laboratories
$403
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$329
Boston Scientific Corporation
$294
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$225
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$107
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$102
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$61
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$48
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
PFIZER INC.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,964
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$3,657
Abbott Laboratories
$941
ABIOMED
$786
Boston Scientific Corporation
$650
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$606
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$421
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$319
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$298
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$205
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$198
Amgen Inc.
$152
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$139
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$136
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$121
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$61
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$48
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
PFIZER INC.
$30
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 77.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Corlanor · CrossBoss · DISEASE STATE · Diamondback Coronary · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · EVOQUE · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · HawkOne · Impella · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · NA · NAVITOR · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · ONYX FRONTIER · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SAVVYWIRE · Sentinel · Telescope · TherOx DS2 Console · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
10
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Paz Rios is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Paz Rios experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Paz Rios performed 136 echocardiogram, transthoracic services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Paz Rios receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Paz Rios received a total of $18,816 from 21 companies across 150 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Paz Rios's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Naples?
Dr. Paz Rios's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Paz Rios) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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