Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Morteza Tavakol, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tavakol
Dr. Morteza Tavakol is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tavakol performed 8,217 Medicare services across 5,158 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tavakol received a total of $167,074 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 838 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. Tavakol 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 10% volume in FL
$167,074 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 | 114767 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗8,217
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for cardiovascular disease
5,158
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~483 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. |
1,537 | $95 | $219 |
| 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. |
1,268 | $11 | $48 |
| 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. |
794 | $7 | $38 |
| 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. |
508 | $27 | $56 |
| 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. |
483 | $48 | $224 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
462 | $108 | $490 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
312 | $47 | $63 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
272 | $88 | $150 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
260 | $18 | $52 |
| 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. |
259 | $19 | $51 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
234 | $15 | $51 |
| 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. |
156 | $19 | $57 |
| 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. |
155 | $64 | $151 |
| 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. |
154 | $118 | $320 |
| 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. |
143 | $135 | $351 |
| 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. |
137 | $345 | $800 |
| 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. |
124 | $141 | $378 |
| 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. |
123 | $64 | $193 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
99 | $4 | $12 |
| 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. |
97 | $75 | $194 |
| 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. |
85 | $97 | $207 |
| 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. |
84 | $119 | $289 |
| 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. |
79 | $27 | $76 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 59 | $30 | $66 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 44 | $163 | $402 |
| 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. |
39 | $102 | $308 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
28 | $113 | $283 |
| 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. |
25 | $50 | $293 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
23 | $85 | $430 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
20 | $21 | $50 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
20 | $654 | $1,050 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
18 | $166 | $500 |
| 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. |
17 | $175 | $350 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
16 | $125 | $350 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
16 | $52 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
15 | $14 | $125 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $2 | $68 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
14 | $34 | $102 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
12 | $15 | $25 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
11 | $3,470 | $4,800 |
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.
12.2% high complexity
17.3% medium
70.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$167,074
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,868/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for cardiovascular disease
42
Companies
838
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
$155,686 (93.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,601 (6.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$788 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,727
2023
$13,999
2022
$11,878
2021
$21,658
2020
$15,422
2019
$55,321
2018
$47,069
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80,720
Lilly USA, LLC
$45,088
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14,618
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14,262
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$4,379
Amgen Inc.
$1,680
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,383
Boston Scientific Corporation
$464
Novo Nordisk Inc
$445
Medtronic, Inc.
$381
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$328
ATRICURE, INC.
$316
PFIZER INC.
$292
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$256
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$242
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$221
Lundbeck LLC
$186
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$185
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$182
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$157
Penumbra, Inc.
$140
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$135
AtriCure, Inc.
$127
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$115
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$112
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$93
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$85
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$67
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$35
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$35
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$32
HeartFlow, Inc.
$24
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$21
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$18
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$17
GE HEALTHCARE
$15
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 84.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · Adempas · Arcalyst · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FFRct · General - Therapies · HeartMate · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · REVEAL LINQ · Ranexa · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Smart Coil · TherOx DS2 Console · VERQUVO · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIGDUO
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 (93%) 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 $2,033 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
112
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Tavakol is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of FL peers, with 17 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. Tavakol experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tavakol performed 1,537 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. Tavakol receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tavakol received a total of $167,074 from 42 companies across 838 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. Tavakol's costs compare to other cardiologists in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Tavakol's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Tavakol) 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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