Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rui Cerejo, D.O.

Rheumatology · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
7108 FAIRWAY DR STE 300, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
5616269696
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1013917277 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. Cerejo 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. Cerejo

Dr. Rui Cerejo is a rheumatology in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cerejo performed 288,710 Medicare services across 2,905 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cerejo received a total of $10,457 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 604 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Cerejo 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▲ Top 3% volume in FL$ $10,457 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
288,710
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for rheumatology
2,905
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~14,436 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Certolizumab injection (Cimzia)134,800$4$14
Tocilizumab injection (Actemra)36,010$5$9
Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria)32,553$11$35
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)28,385$18$28
Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis21,000$8$13
Abatacept infusion (Orencia)17,975$33$62
Infliximab infusion (Remicade)7,130$26$57
Injection, rituximab, 10 mg3,920$62$110
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)1,721$1$5
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,353$97$155
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle1,256$59$95
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less717$106$200
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)518$67$110
Joint injection, major joint306$45$109
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour211$23$85
New patient office visit (45-59 min)163$123$210
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg160$6$20
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint92$34$83
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein66$12$45
Complete ultrasound scan of joint65$9$150
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles61$39$84
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg60$6$10
Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg48$4$10
Injection into tendon or ligament40$36$105
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle39$11$35
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less32$49$100
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint29$40$90
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.
20.0% high complexity
79.3% medium
0.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,457
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,494/year across 7 years
Top 41% in FL for rheumatology
21
Companies
604
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
$10,457 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,029
2023
$1,257
2022
$553
2021
$1,533
2020
$1,491
2019
$1,753
2018
$1,842

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$2,196
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,141
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,348
UCB, Inc.
$825
AbbVie Inc.
$605
Genentech USA, Inc.
$580
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$564
PFIZER INC.
$520
ABBVIE INC.
$323
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$291
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$237
Celgene Corporation
$156
Lilly USA, LLC
$147
Radius Health, Inc.
$121
Genentech, Inc.
$110
AbbVie, Inc.
$83
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$54
GENZYME CORPORATION
$53
Mallinckrodt LLC
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Horizon Pharma plc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 54.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · ORENCIA · Otezla · Prolia · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Rheumatologys within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
4.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Cerejo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Cerejo experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cerejo performed 134,800 certolizumab injection (cimzia) 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. Cerejo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cerejo received a total of $10,457 from 21 companies across 604 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. Cerejo's costs compare to other rheumatologys in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Cerejo's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Cerejo) 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 →