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Dr. Hiren Patel, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Port Charlotte, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. 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. Hiren Patel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 21,142 Medicare services across 5,914 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $13,658 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 301 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$13,658 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 77996 | 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 ↗21,142
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for cardiovascular disease
5,914
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
12,762 | $0 | $4 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
1,177 | $90 | $222 |
| 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. |
1,017 | $93 | $170 |
| 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. |
709 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
659 | $134 | $280 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
621 | $145 | $350 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
620 | $33 | $120 |
| 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. |
593 | $48 | $150 |
| 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. |
590 | $336 | $740 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function study A nuclear medicine test that measures the heart's pumping function by calculating the volume of blood ejected with each beat. |
554 | $126 | $276 |
| 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. |
331 | $131 | $300 |
| 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. |
198 | $20 | $68 |
| 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. |
198 | $28 | $82 |
| 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. |
139 | $96 | $160 |
| 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. |
128 | $182 | $300 |
| 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. |
112 | $74 | $180 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
97 | $17 | $32 |
| 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. |
80 | $64 | $108 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 78 | $168 | $310 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
66 | $57 | $86 |
| 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. |
53 | $140 | $310 |
| 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. |
47 | $50 | $200 |
| 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. |
43 | $10 | $65 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
37 | $17 | $39 |
| 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. |
33 | $3,341 | $6,000 |
| 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. |
33 | $148 | $600 |
| 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. |
31 | $76 | $131 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 28 | $247 | $640 |
| 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. |
24 | $129 | $276 |
| 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. |
22 | $28 | $100 |
| 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. |
19 | $70 | $120 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
18 | $463 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
14 | $24 | $50 |
| 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. |
11 | $106 | $210 |
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.
4.6% high complexity
79.4% medium
16.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,658
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,951/year across 7 years
Top 19% in FL for cardiovascular disease
43
Companies
301
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
$7,426 (54.4%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$6,232 (45.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,947
2023
$4,856
2022
$1,300
2021
$898
2020
$488
2019
$1,503
2018
$667
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,266
Penumbra, Inc.
$941
Abbott Laboratories
$638
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$455
Amgen Inc.
$438
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$358
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$334
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$328
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$327
Boston Scientific Corporation
$325
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$302
Philips North America LLC
$243
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$229
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$211
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$198
ABIOMED
$194
PFIZER INC.
$192
BIOTRONIK INC.
$189
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$173
CVRx, Inc.
$128
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$108
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$92
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$87
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$85
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
United Therapeutics Corporation
$69
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$66
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$63
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$54
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$45
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$36
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$29
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$28
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$27
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Innovation Technologies Inc
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$15
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · ACCENT · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BELSOMRA · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · Impella · Indigo · Irrisept · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NAVITOR · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NONE · OPSUMIT · OPTOWIRE · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Penumbra System · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · STEGLATRO · TYVASO · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
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 (54%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $65 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
19.0
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of FL peers, with 19 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 adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 12,762 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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 $13,658 from 43 companies across 301 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 Port Charlotte?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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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