Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julio Cantero, MD
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cantero 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. Cantero
Dr. Julio Cantero is a sleep medicine physician in Sarasota, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cantero performed 11,822 Medicare services across 3,477 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cantero received a total of $738,005 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1910 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cantero 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 22% volume in FL
$738,005 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 | 94218 | 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 ↗11,822
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician
3,477
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
6,900 | $4 | $12 |
| 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. |
1,697 | $89 | $218 |
| 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. |
1,164 | $64 | $150 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
390 | $113 | $356 |
| 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. |
338 | $114 | $334 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
177 | $80 | $234 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
147 | $57 | $291 |
| Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments. |
113 | $25 | $68 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
109 | $8 | $14 |
| EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes. |
108 | $315 | $1,009 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
106 | $147 | $429 |
| 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. |
72 | $82 | $218 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
69 | $120 | $321 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
66 | $5 | $15 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device. |
60 | $13 | $142 |
| 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. |
48 | $132 | $415 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
42 | $38 | $130 |
| 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. |
41 | $133 | $294 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
29 | $15 | $43 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves electronically analyzing an implanted neurostimulator generator and performing complex programming for a cranial nerve stimulator. |
28 | $40 | $112 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
21 | $42 | $201 |
| 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. |
19 | $8 | $22 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
18 | $10 | $30 |
| Electronic analysis of neurostimulator generator An electronic check of the neurostimulator device to review its function and settings. |
18 | $29 | $86 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
17 | $16 | $48 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs. |
14 | $35 | $95 |
| Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs. |
11 | $91 | $248 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$738,005
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $105,429/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician
68
Companies
1,910
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$701,148 (95.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$24,812 (3.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,046 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$122,071
2023
$86,634
2022
$122,857
2021
$148,818
2020
$54,364
2019
$105,808
2018
$97,452
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EISAI INC.
$80,605
UCB, Inc.
$79,755
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73,603
Eisai Inc.
$71,520
Neurelis, Inc.
$61,886
SK Life Science, Inc.
$58,948
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$52,503
ABBVIE INC.
$44,663
AbbVie Inc.
$37,524
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$37,297
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25,121
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23,475
Allergan, Inc.
$18,659
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18,646
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$17,537
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$10,509
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$7,024
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$4,789
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$2,470
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,920
Amgen Inc.
$1,494
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,437
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$763
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$660
PFIZER INC.
$637
Lundbeck LLC
$464
Boston Scientific Corporation
$392
Lilly USA, LLC
$330
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$245
GENZYME CORPORATION
$240
Biogen, Inc.
$215
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$212
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$207
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$190
Centinel Spine, LLC
$155
Allergan Inc.
$148
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$141
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$138
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$114
Genentech, Inc.
$104
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$102
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$89
Genentech USA, Inc.
$86
NuVasive, Inc.
$82
ARGENX US, INC.
$78
CSL Behring
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$58
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Strongbridge US INC.
$55
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
EMD Serono, Inc.
$53
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$41
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Resmed Corp
$32
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$30
US WorldMeds, LLC
$29
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$21
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$19
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$11
Zyla Life Sciences
$11
Egalet US Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.7% 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 →
The majority of payments (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician in FL.
Equivalent to $6,243 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Sleep medicine physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Cantero is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 20 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. Cantero experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cantero performed 6,900 botox injection, per unit 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. Cantero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cantero received a total of $738,005 from 68 companies across 1,910 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. Cantero's costs compare to other sleep medicine physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Cantero's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Cantero) 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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