Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aalok Patel, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Patel 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. Patel
Dr. Aalok Patel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Orlando, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 20,538 Medicare services across 2,926 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $90,630 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Patel 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$90,630 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 | 135497 | 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 ↗20,538
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,926
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,369 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. |
15,878 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
678 | $9 | $23 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
422 | $134 | $322 |
| 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. |
311 | $38 | $98 |
| 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. |
286 | $94 | $191 |
| 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. |
283 | $11 | $36 |
| 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. |
223 | $62 | $146 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
181 | $724 | $2,632 |
| 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. |
137 | $134 | $411 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
132 | $48 | $108 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
120 | $691 | $3,179 |
| 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. |
116 | $30 | $100 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
112 | $661 | $3,361 |
| 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. |
111 | $6 | $35 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
100 | $117 | $750 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
94 | $99 | $486 |
| 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. |
86 | $8,022 | $22,635 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
75 | $126 | $759 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
71 | $458 | $2,165 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
65 | $350 | $1,494 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
65 | $2,624 | $7,285 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 65 | $313 | $802 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
62 | $6,166 | $18,691 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
52 | $138 | $295 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
48 | $810 | $2,294 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 48 | $102 | $350 |
| 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. |
47 | $53 | $106 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 44 | $588 | $2,437 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
44 | $87 | $175 |
| Leg artery plaque removal and stent insertion A procedure to clear plaque buildup in an artery of the leg and insert a stent to keep the vessel open. |
43 | $8,933 | $20,233 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
38 | $91 | $375 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
34 | $134 | $500 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
33 | $88 | $628 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
33 | $1,998 | $5,508 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
33 | $135 | $266 |
| 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. |
32 | $132 | $280 |
| Kidney artery catheterization for imaging A tube is inserted into the main and accessory arteries of both kidneys to allow for imaging. A radiologist reviews the images. |
30 | $626 | $2,826 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
30 | $88 | $432 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
28 | $5,465 | $17,963 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
25 | $347 | $1,979 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
24 | $1,725 | $7,041 |
| 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. |
24 | $94 | $213 |
| 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. |
19 | $141 | $297 |
| Insertion of vena cava tube A procedure to place a tube into the vena cava, the large vein that carries blood to the heart. |
18 | $208 | $1,391 |
| Brain artery catheterization A tube is inserted into an artery in the brain for diagnosis or treatment, with review by a radiologist. |
18 | $1,723 | $2,500 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
18 | $820 | $1,672 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
17 | $54 | $261 |
| Contrast injection for X-ray imaging Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure. |
16 | $98 | $654 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
15 | $330 | $664 |
| Artery stent insertion with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to place a stent in an artery outside the heart, neck, brain, chest, or legs. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure proper placement. |
14 | $1,958 | $8,000 |
| 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. |
14 | $170 | $370 |
| 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. |
14 | $125 | $253 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
12 | $46 | $110 |
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.
2.9% high complexity
82.5% medium
14.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$90,630
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,947/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for cardiovascular disease
45
Companies
231
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$77,328 (85.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,585 (12.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,717 (1.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$49,671
2023
$31,284
2022
$514
2021
$1,137
2020
$343
2019
$1,100
2018
$6,581
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$77,328
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,816
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,797
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,746
Abbott Laboratories
$1,655
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,636
ABIOMED
$760
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$495
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$485
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$397
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$296
Cook Medical LLC
$267
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$219
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$211
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$176
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$169
Novo Nordisk Inc
$155
EKOS Corporation
$107
Amgen Inc.
$103
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$86
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
PFIZER INC.
$51
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$35
Terumo Medical Corporation
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$27
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$26
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$17
Inari Medical, Inc.
$16
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
Cook Incorporated
$16
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Organogenesis Inc.
$14
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Elutia, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 89.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $441 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
172
Per 100K population
11.9
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER
4.4 mi
4.4 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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, with 15 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. Patel experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 15,878 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $90,630 from 45 companies across 231 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. Patel's costs compare to other cardiologists in Orlando?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Patel) 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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