Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jaime Ghitelman, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · South Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ghitelman
Dr. Jaime Ghitelman is a cardiovascular disease specialist in South Miami, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghitelman performed 3,420 Medicare services across 1,602 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghitelman received a total of $30,991 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 537 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Ghitelman 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in FL
$30,991 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,420
Medicare services
Top 36% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,602
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
895 | $37 | $105 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
544 | $39 | $110 |
| 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. |
398 | $91 | $270 |
| 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. |
320 | $67 | $195 |
| 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. |
289 | $11 | $30 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
254 | $32 | $91 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
96 | $46 | $110 |
| 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. |
77 | $121 | $360 |
| 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. |
66 | $137 | $386 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
52 | $142 | $424 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
47 | $104 | $220 |
| 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. |
42 | $54 | $150 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
42 | $351 | $500 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 34 | $313 | $792 |
| 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. |
29 | $13 | $32 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
29 | $7 | $11 |
| 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. |
27 | $88 | $240 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 25 | $226 | $720 |
| 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. |
25 | $119 | $354 |
| 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. |
23 | $190 | $520 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
21 | $1,396 | $3,650 |
| 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. |
21 | $336 | $960 |
| 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. |
18 | $100 | $308 |
| 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. |
18 | $68 | $158 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
17 | $2,281 | $4,906 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $112 | $303 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
12.5% medium
85.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$30,991
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,427/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for cardiovascular disease
47
Companies
537
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
$18,606 (60.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,087 (35.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,298 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,911
2023
$6,925
2022
$6,871
2021
$5,456
2020
$1,522
2019
$1,250
2018
$2,056
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$18,534
Abbott Laboratories
$2,072
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,399
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$1,048
Amgen Inc.
$917
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$814
CMS Imaging, Inc.
$733
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$659
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$608
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$521
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$485
PFIZER INC.
$382
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$296
Terumo Medical Corporation
$250
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$226
Boston Scientific Corporation
$184
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$180
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$160
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$157
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$144
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$123
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$81
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$79
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
BIOTRONIK INC.
$72
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$67
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$67
Novo Nordisk Inc
$62
Osprey Medical Inc
$59
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$49
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$41
ABIOMED
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$35
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$31
ATRICURE, INC.
$30
Allergan Inc.
$26
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
AtriCure, Inc.
$14
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 71.0% 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 (60%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $906 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
340
Per 100K population
12.7
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
SOUTH MIAMI 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. Ghitelman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of FL peers, with 17 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. Ghitelman experienced with remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghitelman performed 895 remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 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. Ghitelman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghitelman received a total of $30,991 from 47 companies across 537 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. Ghitelman's costs compare to other cardiologists in South Miami?
Dr. Ghitelman's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Ghitelman) 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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