Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Celso Acevedo, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Acevedo 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. Acevedo
Dr. Celso Acevedo is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Ocala, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Acevedo performed 1,022 Medicare services across 1,006 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Acevedo received a total of $151,854 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 591 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Acevedo 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
▲ 1,022 Medicare services
$151,854 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 | 95993 | 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 ↗1,022
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,006
Unique beneficiaries
$189
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
177 | $126 | $358 |
| 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. |
121 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
106 | $105 | $300 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
51 | $59 | $203 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
50 | $408 | $2,097 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
47 | $459 | $2,362 |
| 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. |
43 | $70 | $153 |
| 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. |
42 | $94 | $225 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
38 | $789 | $4,135 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
32 | $242 | $1,858 |
| 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. |
31 | $87 | $232 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
26 | $19 | $73 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
26 | $663 | $3,098 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
23 | $256 | $1,549 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
22 | $643 | $3,028 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
22 | $9 | $47 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
20 | $726 | $3,632 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
20 | $87 | $425 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $84 | $352 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
18 | $39 | $124 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
17 | $2 | $14 |
| 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. |
17 | $139 | $435 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
15 | $386 | $1,854 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
14 | $20 | $80 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
12 | $14 | $62 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
12 | $64 | $153 |
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.
26.1% high complexity
3.6% medium
70.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$151,854
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,693/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for cardiovascular disease
38
Companies
591
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
$106,383 (70.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$23,345 (15.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$22,127 (14.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,065
2023
$22,921
2022
$38,452
2021
$20,594
2020
$21,514
2019
$10,260
2018
$26,047
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$92,110
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$15,097
Integer Holdings Corporation
$14,170
CardioFocus, Inc.
$9,858
Abbott Laboratories
$5,336
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$3,261
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$3,000
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,088
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,891
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$867
Medtronic, Inc.
$860
Johnson and Johnson International
$783
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$489
ABIOMED
$413
BIOTRONIK INC.
$276
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$171
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$165
PFIZER INC.
$148
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$138
Cook Medical LLC
$125
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$108
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$88
Inari Medical, Inc.
$56
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
AtriCure, Inc.
$40
Ethicon US, LLC
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$27
Philips North America LLC
$26
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Elutia, Inc.
$19
ATRICURE, INC.
$19
Penumbra, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$12
Terumo Medical Corporation
$11
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · ACCOLADE SR · AGILIS · AMPERE · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · ATAR EP Cable · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Accessory Loader · Adelante · Adelante Peel-Away · Adelante S Lite · Adelante S2 · Adelante S2/S2S · Adelante SII · Amplia MRI · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BIOMONITOR · BIS/BIS Lead Adaptors & Extensions
Unipolar and Bifurcated Lead Adaptors
Destino Reach/Guidestar Steerable Sheath · Breezeway II · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · Claria MRI · CoreValve Evolut · Destino Twist · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Evolution · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GALLANT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · Guidestar anchor ring · HEARTLIGHT SYSTEM · HeartLight System · Impella · JOT DX · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve · MYLUX · Micra · NA · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · Pacemakers · Penumbra System · Port Plugs · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Reveal LINQ · S · S ICD · S2S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SAVVYWIRE · SENSOR ENABLED · SII · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · SelectSecure · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Soundstar · TACTICATH · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · VADO · VERQUVO · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WORKMATE CLARIS · XARELTO · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device · remede System
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 (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $14,859 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
13.7
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
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. Acevedo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Acevedo experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Acevedo performed 177 new patient office visit (45-59 min) 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. Acevedo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Acevedo received a total of $151,854 from 38 companies across 591 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. Acevedo's costs compare to other cardiologists in Ocala?
Dr. Acevedo's average Medicare payment per service is $189. 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. Acevedo) 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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