Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vivien Fongue Fongue, D.O

Orthopedic Surgery · South Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
6200 SW 72ND ST, South Miami, FL 33143
7866620600
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1427210889 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. Fongue Fongue 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. Fongue Fongue

Dr. Vivien Fongue Fongue is an orthopedic surgery in South Miami, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fongue Fongue performed 634 Medicare services across 523 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fongue Fongue received a total of $241,648 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Fongue Fongue 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▲ 634 Medicare services$ $241,648 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
634
Medicare services
Bottom 31% in FL for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
523
Unique beneficiaries
$171
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~37 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)129$68$379
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity110$105$558
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views49$32$194
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views48$27$144
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes48$70$365
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views42$22$136
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant34$1,130$5,646
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement29$1,098$5,491
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views26$29$143
New patient office visit (45-59 min)26$114$572
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views20$25$149
New patient office visit (30-44 min)20$76$481
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views16$29$154
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)13$83$413
Joint injection, major joint12$47$283
Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone12$251$1,427
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.
4.6% high complexity
1.9% medium
93.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$241,648
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,521/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for orthopedic surgery
10
Companies
32
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
$148,909 (61.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$92,232 (38.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$506 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$951
2023
$20
2022
$117
2021
$91,571
2020
$75,700
2019
$36,739
2018
$36,551

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc.
$148,524
Arthrex, Inc.
$91,500
Stryker Corporation
$441
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$398
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$335
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$335
Ethicon US, LLC
$46
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$36
Amgen Inc.
$20
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AOS PRODUCTS · AOS Products · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · CHIMAERA HIP FRACTURE SYSTEM · DERMABOND PRINEO · EVENITY · EVOLVE · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · GRAFIX PL · NA · PANGEA · STRATAFIX · Trochanteric Nail · VARIAX
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 (62%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for orthopedic surgery in FL.

Equivalent to $38,115 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
180
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Fongue Fongue is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 6%), with 17 years of practice experience.

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. Fongue Fongue experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fongue Fongue performed 129 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. Fongue Fongue receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fongue Fongue received a total of $241,648 from 10 companies across 32 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. Fongue Fongue's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in South Miami?
Dr. Fongue Fongue's average Medicare payment per service is $171. 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. Fongue Fongue) 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 →
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 →