Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rodolfo Cepero, M.D. P.A.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · South Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6201 SW 70TH ST, South Miami, FL 33143
3056686155
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1023087921 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cepero 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. Cepero

Dr. Rodolfo Cepero is a geriatric medicine physician in South Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cepero performed 116 Medicare services across 108 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cepero received a total of $9,964 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 463 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Cepero 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 ▲ 116 Medicare services $9,964 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 54264 Clear January 31, 2027 —
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
116
Medicare services
Bottom 9% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
108
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~6 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) 32 $74 $158
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min 26 $83 $149
Annual depression screening 24 $19 $35
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 22 $135 $255
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 12 $12 $50
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 ↗
$9,964
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,423/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
43
Companies
463
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
$9,839 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$125 (1.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$447
2023
$774
2022
$831
2021
$1,875
2020
$1,832
2019
$2,231
2018
$1,974

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,825
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,554
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,361
Lilly USA, LLC
$761
AbbVie Inc.
$376
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$363
Allergan, Inc.
$356
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$269
AbbVie, Inc.
$249
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$228
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$178
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$178
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$173
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$152
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$147
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
United Therapeutics Corporation
$125
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$125
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$120
Allergan Inc.
$115
Exactech, Inc.
$110
Bausch Health US, LLC
$107
Amgen Inc.
$102
Genentech USA, Inc.
$99
PFIZER INC.
$90
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$77
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Biogen, Inc.
$48
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$37
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$21
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$21
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
Phadia US Inc.
$16
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in FL.

Equivalent to $8,590 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
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. Cepero is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Cepero experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cepero performed 32 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. Cepero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cepero received a total of $9,964 from 43 companies across 463 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. Cepero's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in South Miami?
Dr. Cepero's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Cepero) 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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About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →