Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cesar Morales-Pabon, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Morales-Pabon
Dr. Cesar Morales-Pabon is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Tampa, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales-Pabon performed 7,732 Medicare services across 6,123 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales-Pabon received a total of $8,233 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 438 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. Morales-Pabon 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in FL
$8,233 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 112693 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,732
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for cardiovascular disease
6,123
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~430 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 (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. |
1,551 | $92 | $216 |
| 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. |
1,296 | $10 | $35 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
700 | $117 | $350 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 688 | $26 | $85 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
685 | $57 | $225 |
| 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. |
631 | $144 | $300 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
346 | $220 | $1,750 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
291 | $79 | $550 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 203 | $147 | $301 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
159 | $97 | $187 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
151 | $84 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
145 | $37 | $120 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer This procedure involves wearing a device to record blood pressure over a day or longer. It includes analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and providing a report. |
133 | $31 | $75 |
| 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. |
129 | $36 | $120 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
92 | $20 | $125 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
90 | $9 | $125 |
| 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. |
78 | $137 | $227 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
62 | $63 | $150 |
| 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. |
55 | $113 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
43 | $182 | $400 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
40 | $61 | $110 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
39 | $53 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
39 | $123 | $300 |
| MRI of heart with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the heart performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
21 | $95 | $200 |
| MRI of heart blood flow An MRI scan that visualizes the flow of blood within the heart. |
21 | $9 | $125 |
| 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. |
16 | $29 | $80 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
15 | $183 | $848 |
| CT angiography of heart arteries with plaque analysis A CT scan that images the heart arteries to detect plaque buildup. The data is analyzed by computer and reviewed by a physician to produce a diagnostic report. |
13 | $1,254 | $2,400 |
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.
9.6% high complexity
30.0% medium
60.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,233
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,176/year across 7 years
Top 29% in FL for cardiovascular disease
42
Companies
438
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
$8,233 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,145
2023
$2,060
2022
$1,352
2021
$1,012
2020
$387
2019
$472
2018
$805
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,014
PFIZER INC.
$723
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$713
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$616
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$592
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$557
Novo Nordisk Inc
$464
Amgen Inc.
$450
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$412
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$377
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$313
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$303
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$222
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$153
Canon Medical Informatics, Inc.
$123
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$118
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$116
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$90
Arineta, Inc
$80
Abbott Laboratories
$75
Boston Scientific Corporation
$71
Preventice Services, LLC
$68
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$54
Cleerly, Inc.
$48
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$47
HeartFlow, Inc.
$43
Lilly USA, LLC
$39
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$39
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$34
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
MEDICOMP INC
$24
ATRICURE, INC.
$24
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
GE HealthCare
$18
Allergan Inc.
$16
Coala Life Inc
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$13
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitor · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioGraphe · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cleerly Labs · Coala Heart Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · EDARBI · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · General - Therapies · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Ranexa · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vitrea Advanced Visualization · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $106 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
231
Per 100K population
15.5
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL
1.5 mi
1.5 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. Morales-Pabon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Morales-Pabon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales-Pabon performed 1,551 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Morales-Pabon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales-Pabon received a total of $8,233 from 42 companies across 438 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. Morales-Pabon's costs compare to other cardiologists in Tampa?
Dr. Morales-Pabon's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Morales-Pabon) 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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