Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Edwards, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Edwards
Dr. Jeffrey Edwards is a vascular surgery physician in Sarasota, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edwards performed 3,859 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edwards received a total of $19,044 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 276 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. Edwards 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.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in FL
$19,044 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 | 132518 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,859
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for vascular surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$46
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. |
1,574 | $0 | $1 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
268 | $36 | $106 |
| 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. |
263 | $96 | $255 |
| 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. |
238 | $69 | $187 |
| 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. |
202 | $51 | $138 |
| 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. |
165 | $66 | $180 |
| 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. |
92 | $123 | $334 |
| 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. |
92 | $136 | $367 |
| 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. |
83 | $142 | $395 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
78 | $43 | $124 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
77 | $22 | $57 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
77 | $67 | $201 |
| 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. |
70 | $128 | $356 |
| 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. |
70 | $9 | $22 |
| 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. |
64 | $72 | $225 |
| 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. |
56 | $94 | $228 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
52 | $91 | $289 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
39 | $89 | $234 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
37 | $0 | $1 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
33 | $77 | $206 |
| 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. |
31 | $38 | $99 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 31 | $1 | $2 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $39 | $113 |
| Injection, protamine sulfate, per 10 mg | 27 | $1 | $3 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
23 | $43 | $113 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
18 | $775 | $1,991 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $173 | $440 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
15 | $126 | $337 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
13 | $66 | $172 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
13 | $39 | $145 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
11 | $625 | $1,657 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
72.7% medium
25.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,044
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,721/year across 7 years
Top 19% in FL for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
276
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
$4,403
2023
$4,137
2022
$4,571
2021
$2,913
2020
$1,611
2019
$603
2018
$807
Payments by company (2024)
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,335
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$800
Medtronic, Inc.
$604
Penumbra, Inc.
$311
CVRx, Inc.
$298
Cook Medical LLC
$276
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$194
Philips North America LLC
$138
Abbott Laboratories
$131
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$114
Boston Scientific Corporation
$88
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$49
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Inari Medical, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
Kerecis Limited
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,052
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,955
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,942
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$2,548
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,624
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,304
Cook Medical LLC
$1,261
Cook Incorporated
$578
Abbott Laboratories
$519
Centinel Spine, LLC
$420
CVRx, Inc.
$339
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$292
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$232
Boston Scientific Corporation
$155
Philips North America LLC
$138
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$114
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$109
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$101
Kerecis Limited
$63
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$49
Inari Medical, Inc.
$43
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$34
ConvaTec Inc.
$33
PFIZER INC.
$33
Terumo Medical Corporation
$28
Globus Medical, Inc.
$24
ABIOMED
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endovascular Systems ATK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (6536) Phoenix · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (AZ7) Lasers · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · 6MMX22MMX120CM · Barostim Neo System · C3 Delivery System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK · Chameleon · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX PL · HAWKONE · HawkOne · ICAST COVERED STENT SYSTEM · IN.PACT AV · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Impella · Indigo System · InterGard · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MARS · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NAVICROSS · PICO · PRODISC L · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · RUBY Coil · S · SOVEREIGN SPINAL SYSTEM · SUPERA · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VARITHENA · Valiant Navion · Varithena Administration Pack · Veltassa · VenaCure 1470 Pro · VenaSeal · XACT · XARELTO · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z · ZILVER PTX · Zilver PTX
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
Vascular surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
15
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Edwards is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Edwards experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edwards performed 1,574 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. Edwards receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edwards received a total of $19,044 from 29 companies across 276 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. Edwards's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Edwards'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. Edwards) 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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