Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alberto Vasquez, M.D.
Neurology · St Petersburg, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vasquez
Dr. Alberto Vasquez is a neurology specialist in St Petersburg, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vasquez performed 15,798 Medicare services across 1,492 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vasquez received a total of $61,363 from 78 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 977 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Vasquez 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 7% volume in FL
$61,363 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,798
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for neurology
1,492
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
10,000 | $5 | $8 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
1,578 | $19 | $65 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 665 | $16 | $42 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
494 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
392 | $91 | $200 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
348 | $75 | $179 |
| Mechanical traction application Application of mechanical traction to the body. This procedure involves the use of a mechanical device to apply a pulling force. |
332 | $9 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
299 | $1 | $4 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
294 | $10 | $37 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
214 | $23 | $70 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
197 | $28 | $81 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 114 | $165 | $412 |
| Additional hour of neuropsychological test evaluation This code covers the evaluation of neuropsychological testing for each additional hour beyond the initial service. It represents the time spent analyzing and interpreting test results. |
101 | $75 | $195 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
100 | $134 | $330 |
| Walking/gait training therapy, per 15 min A therapy session focused on training walking skills. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
89 | $17 | $62 |
| Additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing This code represents an additional 30-minute increment for administering psychological or neuropsychological tests. It is used to bill for time beyond the initial testing period. |
87 | $30 | $82 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
82 | $130 | $292 |
| 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. |
79 | $63 | $140 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
39 | $164 | $335 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 39 | $75 | $170 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
37 | $46 | $120 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
26 | $71 | $200 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
26 | $100 | $266 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
23 | $96 | $292 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
22 | $325 | $800 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 22 | $59 | $106 |
| Nerve conduction study, 3-4 tests A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 3 to 4 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
22 | $86 | $240 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
18 | $271 | $702 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
17 | $33 | $100 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
15 | $180 | $500 |
| 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. |
14 | $122 | $330 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
13 | $98 | $250 |
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 ↗$61,363
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,766/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for neurology
78
Companies
977
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
$32,471 (52.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,317 (28.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,575 (18.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,615
2023
$6,677
2022
$3,190
2021
$4,597
2020
$2,167
2019
$21,766
2018
$19,349
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31,265
Janssen Global Services, LLC
$4,936
Biogen, Inc.
$2,084
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$2,066
Eisai Inc.
$1,650
ARGENX US, INC.
$1,588
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,572
Allergan, Inc.
$1,314
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,265
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,106
UCB, Inc.
$988
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$654
EMD Serono, Inc.
$617
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$604
ABBVIE INC.
$603
Lilly USA, LLC
$522
Amgen Inc.
$517
PFIZER INC.
$514
Lundbeck LLC
$509
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$402
Celgene Corporation
$381
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$356
AbbVie Inc.
$344
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$306
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$277
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$274
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$245
Genentech USA, Inc.
$236
Allergan Inc.
$236
GE HEALTHCARE
$201
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$188
Merz North America, Inc.
$180
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$177
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$160
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$150
MDD US Operations, LLC
$148
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$143
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
GE HealthCare
$126
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$111
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$106
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
US WorldMeds, LLC
$97
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$85
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$73
Bausch Health US, LLC
$72
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$70
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$68
CSL Behring
$67
GE Healthcare
$65
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$65
SK Life Science, Inc.
$64
Zogenix Inc.
$58
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$58
Grifols USA, LLC
$49
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$46
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$45
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$38
AbbVie, Inc.
$34
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$30
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$28
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Corium, LLC
$26
ITF Pharma, Inc.
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$16
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
Zyla Life Sciences
$12
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.4% 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 (53%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for neurology in FL.
Equivalent to $388 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
170
Per 100K population
17.7
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT 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. Vasquez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Vasquez experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vasquez performed 10,000 botox injection, per unit 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. Vasquez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vasquez received a total of $61,363 from 78 companies across 977 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. Vasquez's costs compare to other neurologists in St Petersburg?
Dr. Vasquez's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Vasquez) 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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