Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Snow, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · South Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Remote
— Practice combining cardiac and remote services
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. Snow
Dr. Matthew Snow is a cardiovascular disease specialist in South Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Snow performed 2,937 Medicare services across 1,547 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Snow received a total of $5,841 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 255 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Snow 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 42% volume in FL
$5,841 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,937
Medicare services
Top 42% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,547
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
729 | $64 | $195 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
487 | $6 | $6 |
| 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. |
314 | $10 | $39 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
206 | $37 | $105 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
196 | $45 | $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. |
186 | $95 | $270 |
| 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. |
150 | $40 | $110 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
119 | $351 | $500 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
114 | $150 | $469 |
| 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. |
80 | $31 | $91 |
| 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. |
67 | $50 | $150 |
| 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. |
60 | $347 | $960 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
34 | $6 | $8 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
30 | $88 | $243 |
| 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. |
28 | $159 | $416 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
24 | $56 | $160 |
| 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. |
22 | $112 | $360 |
| 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. |
20 | $44 | $120 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
17 | $64 | $196 |
| 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. |
15 | $6 | $13 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $66 | $170 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
12 | $162 | $490 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
12 | $10 | $10 |
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.
3.9% high complexity
18.0% medium
78.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,841
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $834/year across 7 years
Top 36% in FL for cardiovascular disease
37
Companies
255
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
$5,721 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$120 (2.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$513
2023
$760
2022
$538
2021
$1,009
2020
$501
2019
$1,347
2018
$1,172
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$830
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$682
Amgen Inc.
$583
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$505
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$478
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$458
Novo Nordisk Inc
$364
PFIZER INC.
$270
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$175
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$167
BIOTRONIK INC.
$142
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$138
Boston Scientific Corporation
$116
Abbott Laboratories
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$78
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$77
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$74
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$68
Lilly USA, LLC
$54
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$41
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$23
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$20
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$19
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$17
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Cook Incorporated
$14
Baxter Healthcare
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $199 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. Snow is a cardiac & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Snow experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Snow performed 729 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Snow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Snow received a total of $5,841 from 37 companies across 255 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. Snow's costs compare to other cardiologists in South Miami?
Dr. Snow's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Snow) 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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