Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Zapata Vargas, MD

Urology Physician · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
258 S CHICKASAW TRL, Orlando, FL 32825
4073036865
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1144662875 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. Zapata Vargas 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. Zapata Vargas

Dr. Daniel Zapata Vargas is an urology physician in Orlando, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zapata Vargas performed 1,616 Medicare services across 1,275 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zapata Vargas received a total of $9,109 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Zapata Vargas 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 1,616 Medicare services $9,109 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,616
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in FL for urology physician
1,275
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~135 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
Automated urinalysis 451 $2 $5
Bladder ultrasound after voiding 321 $7 $26
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 240 $87 $245
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 185 $54 $153
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 177 $121 $370
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 75 $155 $396
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 38 $9 $75
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 25 $37 $55
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 24 $39 $98
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope 20 $115 $1,223
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 19 $18 $141
Blood draw (venipuncture) 18 $6 $8
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation 12 $54 $187
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle 11 $10 $31
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.
1.2% high complexity
21.7% medium
77.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,109
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,822/year across 5 years
Top 23% in FL for urology physician
34
Companies
178
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
$5,166 (56.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,943 (43.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,235
2023
$480
2022
$987
2021
$5,994
2020
$413

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,849
Axonics, Inc.
$2,228
Teleflex LLC
$467
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$378
Medtronic, Inc.
$272
Boston Scientific Corporation
$240
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$221
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$219
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$218
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$121
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$103
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$93
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$75
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$70
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
ABBVIE INC.
$52
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$50
PFIZER INC.
$44
AbbVie Inc.
$44
COLOPLAST CORP
$32
ConvaTec Inc.
$29
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$22
Baudax Bio Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
BAUDAX BIO INC.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 71.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · ANJESO · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENTLECATH · General - BPH · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · REZUM · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Trelstar · Tymlos · UROLIFT · UroLift System · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $564 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
83
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER
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. Zapata Vargas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Zapata Vargas experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zapata Vargas performed 451 automated urinalysis 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. Zapata Vargas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zapata Vargas received a total of $9,109 from 34 companies across 178 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. Zapata Vargas's costs compare to other urology physicians in Orlando?
Dr. Zapata Vargas's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Zapata Vargas) 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 →