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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Javier Aduen, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine · St Augustine, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
300 HEALTH PARK BLVD, St Augustine, FL 32086
9048248666
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1699762641 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. Aduen 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. Aduen

Dr. Javier Aduen is a critical care medicine in St Augustine, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aduen performed 5,057 Medicare services across 2,796 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aduen received a total of $2,746 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. 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. Aduen 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 4% volume in FL$ $2,746 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,057
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for critical care medicine
2,796
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~253 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity1,245$94$203
Critical care, first 30-74 min725$170$444
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)515$95$209
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month348$36$106
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days321$36$158
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration271$26$116
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases271$39$103
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors261$37$103
Initial hospital admission, high complexity216$132$398
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity170$62$141
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)159$65$141
New patient office visit (45-59 min)102$130$325
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes101$86$223
Test for exercise-induced lung stress85$22$108
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes55$31$120
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope38$88$303
Counseling visit to discuss need for lung cancer screening using low dose ct scan (ldct) (service is for eligibility determination and shared decision making)30$28$72
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)28$134$281
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity22$103$272
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope19$115$331
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional19$14$39
Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas16$14$41
New patient office visit (30-44 min)16$83$212
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume13$12$45
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes11$166$593
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 ↗
$2,746
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $392/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for critical care medicine
26
Companies
115
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
$2,726 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$511
2023
$603
2022
$486
2021
$277
2020
$128
2019
$480
2018
$261

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$436
ABIOMED
$269
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$256
Genentech USA, Inc.
$213
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$193
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$137
Insmed, Inc.
$118
Amgen Inc.
$118
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$110
GENZYME CORPORATION
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$90
Vapotherm Inc
$88
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$78
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$71
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$69
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$65
Medtronic, Inc.
$56
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$45
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Covidien LP
$40
Inogen, Inc.
$39
United Therapeutics Corporation
$32
Ambu Inc.
$32
CSL Behring
$20
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 35.0% 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 →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Critical Care Medicines within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$106,169
Nearest hospital
FLAGLER 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. Aduen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Aduen experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aduen performed 1,245 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Aduen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aduen received a total of $2,746 from 26 companies across 115 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. Aduen's costs compare to other critical care medicines in St Augustine?
Dr. Aduen's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Aduen) 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 →