Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ricardo Martinez, MD
Optician · Port Charlotte, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Martinez
Dr. Ricardo Martinez is an optician specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martinez performed 12,261 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martinez received a total of $4,413 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 244 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Martinez is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in FL
$4,413 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗12,261
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,339 | $0 | $0 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,712 | $45 | $116 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
1,570 | $351 | $897 |
| 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. |
944 | $89 | $264 |
| 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. |
786 | $325 | $895 |
| 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. |
784 | $48 | $144 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
768 | $136 | $394 |
| 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. |
329 | $21 | $62 |
| 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. |
277 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
207 | $19 | $54 |
| 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. |
198 | $26 | $75 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
172 | $57 | $163 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 155 | $153 | $459 |
| 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. |
134 | $130 | $394 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
93 | $7 | $18 |
| 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. |
69 | $93 | $248 |
| 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. |
65 | $137 | $362 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 63 | $559 | $1,585 |
| 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. |
62 | $38 | $104 |
| 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. |
61 | $10 | $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. |
50 | $135 | $376 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
43 | $8 | $17 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
41 | $9 | $25 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
39 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
37 | $97 | $347 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
36 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
36 | $54 | $187 |
| 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. |
33 | $62 | $202 |
| 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. |
32 | $412 | $1,298 |
| 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. |
30 | $66 | $218 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
25 | $9 | $23 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
22 | $7 | $13 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
21 | $14 | $46 |
| 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. |
17 | $63 | $165 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $959 | $2,595 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
13.4% high complexity
67.9% medium
18.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,413
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $630/year across 7 years
Top 25% in FL for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
244
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$958
2023
$993
2022
$820
2021
$457
2020
$260
2019
$368
2018
$556
Payments by company (2024)
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$218
Amgen Inc.
$146
Philips North America LLC
$77
PFIZER INC.
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
CVRx, Inc.
$49
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$878
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$444
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$299
PFIZER INC.
$296
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$290
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$268
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$185
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$169
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$143
Boston Scientific Corporation
$142
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$122
Novo Nordisk Inc
$118
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$116
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$86
Abbott Laboratories
$80
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$78
Philips North America LLC
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$66
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$55
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
CVRx, Inc.
$49
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$29
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$21
Penumbra, Inc.
$20
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$20
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
49
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Martinez is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Martinez experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martinez performed 3,339 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Martinez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Martinez received a total of $4,413 from 33 companies across 244 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Martinez's costs compare to other opticians in Port Charlotte?
Dr. Martinez's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Martinez) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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