Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ronald Walsh, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
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. Walsh 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. Walsh
Dr. Ronald Walsh is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Orlando, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Walsh performed 2,249 Medicare services across 1,351 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Walsh received a total of $25,587 from 28 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. 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. Walsh 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
▲ 2,249 Medicare services
$25,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 5516 | Clear | March 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 ↗2,249
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,351
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
663 | $91 | $225 |
| 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. |
208 | $10 | $67 |
| 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. |
198 | $6 | $28 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
141 | $15 | $107 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
137 | $19 | $92 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
136 | $26 | $169 |
| 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. |
120 | $130 | $303 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
108 | $20 | $115 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
106 | $134 | $749 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
83 | $49 | $196 |
| 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. |
67 | $61 | $153 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
47 | $27 | $226 |
| 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. |
33 | $136 | $811 |
| 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. |
32 | $176 | $1,028 |
| 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. |
27 | $95 | $220 |
| 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. |
25 | $121 | $358 |
| 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. |
24 | $104 | $300 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
21 | $64 | $306 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
20 | $58 | $276 |
| 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. |
15 | $139 | $435 |
| 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. |
14 | $145 | $842 |
| 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. |
13 | $14 | $73 |
| 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. |
11 | $48 | $339 |
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.
23.4% high complexity
4.1% medium
72.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$25,587
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,655/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for cardiovascular disease
28
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,226 (79.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,860 (19.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$500 (2.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$105
2023
$620
2022
$1,186
2021
$870
2020
$507
2019
$12,632
2018
$9,666
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$17,139
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,933
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,685
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$511
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$302
Abbott Laboratories
$301
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$280
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$243
Amgen Inc.
$188
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$143
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$119
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$111
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$77
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$75
Bolton Medical Inc
$60
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$30
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
United Therapeutics Corporation
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 88.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE SR · Acticoat Range · Adempas · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DYNAGEN · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Endurant · FARXIGA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Therapies · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LATITUDE · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LIVALO · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ORENITRAM · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Relay Grafts · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · S-ICD System Magnet · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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 (79%) 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.
Equivalent to $1,138 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
173
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Walsh is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Walsh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Walsh performed 663 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Walsh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Walsh received a total of $25,587 from 28 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. Walsh's costs compare to other cardiologists in Orlando?
Dr. Walsh's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Walsh) 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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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.
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