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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Pecoraro, D.O.

Dermatology · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2230 SW 19TH AVENUE RD, Ocala, FL 34471
3522374133
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1578717989 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Pecoraro 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. Pecoraro

Dr. Brian Pecoraro is a dermatology in Ocala, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pecoraro performed 15,017 Medicare services across 6,420 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pecoraro received a total of $8,104 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 223 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Pecoraro 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $8,104 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
15,017
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for dermatology
6,420
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~883 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)4,600$0$0
Blood draw (venipuncture)1,071$7$12
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential966$8$16
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel943$10$21
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)889$13$27
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test867$16$34
Free thyroxine (T4) test812$9$18
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)756$87$246
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)500$9$19
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)400$59$176
Creatinine test (kidney function)375$5$10
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis294$6$12
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml280$1$4
Vitamin D level test238$29$59
Annual depression screening162$18$35
Parathyroid hormone level test137$40$83
Total protein level, urine128$4$7
Phosphate level test125$5$9
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)123$18$37
Urinalysis, manual121$3$7
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)90$19$38
Vitamin B-12 level test82$15$30
Drug screening test73$61$124
Chest X-ray, 2 views67$24$62
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free59$16$34
Cystatin c (enzyme inhibitor) level58$18$37
Basic metabolic blood panel56$8$17
Ferritin level test (iron stores)52$13$27
Iron level test51$6$13
Folic acid level test45$14$29
CT scan of chest, without contrast36$102$534
Annual wellness visit, follow-up34$127$268
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead32$10$48
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle32$11$27
Uric acid level test31$4$9
Bone density scan (DEXA)29$37$142
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 1-2 body regions29$23$61
Flu vaccine administration29$29$30
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent28$76$143
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views26$28$72
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue26$74$177
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity23$160$394
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$114$325
Testosterone (hormone) level, total19$25$52
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration19$28$73
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout19$32$82
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases19$41$106
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous19$18$32
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)18$5$10
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and17$41$100
Removal of impacted ear wax by washing14$12$29
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow14$146$480
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen13$53$166
Blood creatinine level13$5$10
New patient office visit (30-44 min)13$65$227
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes12$35$101
Ct scan of chest with contrast11$130$617
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,104
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,158/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for dermatology
32
Companies
223
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
$8,104 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$57
2023
$222
2022
$271
2021
$810
2020
$849
2019
$2,852
2018
$3,043

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,129
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$768
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$610
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$600
Novo Nordisk Inc
$594
Lilly USA, LLC
$531
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$477
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$462
AbbVie Inc.
$392
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$358
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$320
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$210
ABBVIE INC.
$170
PFIZER INC.
$168
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$142
Lundbeck LLC
$124
Grifols USA, LLC
$111
Allergan Inc.
$104
Bioventus LLC
$101
Ethicon US, LLC
$101
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$99
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$98
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$95
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$71
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 30.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BYDUREON · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Durolane · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LifeVest · MOUNJARO · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PRALUENT · Prolastin-C Liquid · Prolia · QULIPTA · QVAR · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · UTIBRON · Utibron · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · Victoza · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xultophy 100/3.6
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for dermatology in FL.

Equivalent to $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologys within 10 mi
74
Per 100K population
19.1
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Pecoraro is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), with 17 years of practice experience.

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. Pecoraro experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pecoraro performed 4,600 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. Pecoraro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pecoraro received a total of $8,104 from 32 companies across 223 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. Pecoraro's costs compare to other dermatologys in Ocala?
Dr. Pecoraro's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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. Pecoraro) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →