Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Lepore, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Lepore
Dr. Michael Lepore is a vascular surgery physician in Sarasota, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lepore performed 10,280 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lepore received a total of $18,254 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 198 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. Lepore 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$18,254 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,280
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for vascular surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$45
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. |
5,989 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
599 | $114 | $323 |
| 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. |
582 | $66 | $180 |
| 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. |
498 | $98 | $255 |
| 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. |
371 | $132 | $356 |
| 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. |
245 | $89 | $245 |
| 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. |
227 | $50 | $132 |
| 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. |
218 | $170 | $452 |
| 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. |
196 | $51 | $148 |
| 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. |
125 | $9 | $22 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
124 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
111 | $88 | $243 |
| 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. |
108 | $82 | $254 |
| Injection, protamine sulfate, per 10 mg | 107 | $1 | $2 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 83 | $1 | $2 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
81 | $91 | $285 |
| 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. |
80 | $165 | $429 |
| 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. |
70 | $39 | $99 |
| 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. |
67 | $31 | $78 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
59 | $77 | $194 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
56 | $97 | $256 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
54 | $129 | $327 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
37 | $871 | $2,223 |
| 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. |
30 | $134 | $366 |
| Varicose vein removal, 10-20 incisions A surgical procedure to remove varicose veins from the arm or leg using 10 to 20 small incisions. |
24 | $281 | $872 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
22 | $117 | $309 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
19 | $831 | $2,166 |
| Varicose vein removal, more than 20 incisions Surgical removal of varicose veins in the arm or leg using more than 20 incisions. |
19 | $367 | $1,028 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
17 | $41 | $103 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
15 | $635 | $1,798 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
12 | $147 | $369 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
12 | $2,068 | $6,347 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure. |
12 | $90 | $242 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
11 | $1,015 | $2,785 |
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.
4.0% high complexity
80.4% medium
15.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,254
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,608/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
198
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
$2,321
2023
$2,770
2022
$1,826
2021
$1,331
2020
$810
2019
$7,813
2018
$1,383
Payments by company (2024)
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$823
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$385
Cook Medical LLC
$317
Medtronic, Inc.
$286
Penumbra, Inc.
$140
Abbott Laboratories
$131
Philips North America LLC
$111
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$63
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$35
Inari Medical, Inc.
$16
Kerecis Limited
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$6,083
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,876
Cook Medical LLC
$1,712
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,684
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,390
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$709
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$588
Medtronic, Inc.
$521
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$473
Abbott Laboratories
$321
Terumo Medical Corporation
$225
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$140
Philips North America LLC
$111
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$92
Boston Scientific Corporation
$67
Kerecis Limited
$62
PFIZER INC.
$49
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$35
Inari Medical, Inc.
$30
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$29
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (9284) Stellarex · (AZ7) Lasers · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · C3 Delivery System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · 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 VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX PL · HawkOne · IGT D Service Syst · IN.PACT Admiral · IVUS Systems · Indigo · Indigo System · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Navicross · PREVENA · PROCOL · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Prod. Category: IVCF · Protege EverFlex · S · SUPERA · Stellarex · Supera peripheral stent system · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TurboHawk · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · Valiant Navion · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaCure 1470 Pro · VenaSeal · XACT · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · Zenith Alpha · Zilver PTX
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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. Lepore is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with 21 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. Lepore experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lepore performed 5,989 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. Lepore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lepore received a total of $18,254 from 24 companies across 198 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. Lepore's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Lepore's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Lepore) 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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