Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Deepak Nair, MD
Phlebology Physician · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Nair
Dr. Deepak Nair is a phlebology physician in Sarasota, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nair performed 5,303 Medicare services across 2,786 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nair received a total of $20,332 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 362 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in phlebology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nair is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 7% volume in FL$ $20,332 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,303
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for phlebology physician
2,786
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 1,926 | $0 | $1 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 555 | $97 | $255 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 287 | $67 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 240 | $134 | $375 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | 204 | $122 | $356 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 169 | $178 | $470 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 159 | $88 | $234 |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 155 | $59 | $161 |
| Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg | 152 | $0 | $1 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 110 | $127 | $334 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access | 107 | $91 | $289 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 106 | $138 | $369 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | 103 | $137 | $342 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 91 | $1 | $2 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | 82 | $9 | $22 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 79 | $31 | $78 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity | 76 | $135 | $370 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 54 | $39 | $99 |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | 53 | $90 | $276 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | 51 | $95 | $225 |
| Injection, protamine sulfate, per 10 mg | 50 | $1 | $2 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 48 | $188 | $522 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) | 47 | $40 | $112 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 45 | $74 | $225 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | 43 | $134 | $360 |
| Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow | 32 | $82 | $234 |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions | 31 | $195 | $875 |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | 29 | $945 | $2,406 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 28 | $742 | $1,891 |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | 28 | $98 | $257 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | 26 | $130 | $328 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 20 | $991 | $2,631 |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, more than 20 incisions | 17 | $228 | $1,033 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise | 16 | $112 | $310 |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | 15 | $842 | $2,163 |
| Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | 15 | $777 | $1,963 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 15 | $92 | $255 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $164 | $442 |
| Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 13 | $6,809 | $18,093 |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 12 | $121 | $304 |
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.
3.8% high complexity
66.3% medium
29.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,332
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,905/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for phlebology physician
42
Companies
362
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
$18,647 (91.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,684 (8.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$3,555
2023$4,462
2022$2,712
2021$2,306
2020$1,663
2019$2,174
2018$3,457
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,351
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,650
Cook Medical LLC
$2,442
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,684
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,580
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,431
Abbott Laboratories
$1,211
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$980
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$908
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$629
Terumo Medical Corporation
$545
Penumbra, Inc.
$447
Boston Scientific Corporation
$288
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$220
Cook Incorporated
$218
Arthrex, Inc.
$202
PFIZER INC.
$156
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$141
Organogenesis Inc.
$137
Philips North America LLC
$134
Kerecis Limited
$131
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$101
Venclose Inc.
$98
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$87
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$81
Cardinal Health 108, LLC
$79
Solventum Corporation
$42
UCB, Inc.
$41
Endologix, Inc.
$41
CVRx, Inc.
$36
ConvaTec Inc.
$33
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$29
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$29
Inari Medical, Inc.
$26
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$16
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
CryoLife, Inc.
$13
Avenu Medical Inc.
$12
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 41.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $383 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Phlebology Physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Nair is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 14%), with 18 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. Nair experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nair performed 1,926 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Nair receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nair received a total of $20,332 from 42 companies across 362 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. Nair's costs compare to other phlebology physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Nair's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Nair) 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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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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