Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sandra Jara, MD
Gastroenterology · 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. Jara
Dr. Sandra Jara is a gastroenterology specialist in Tampa, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jara performed 2,420 Medicare services across 2,097 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jara received a total of $8,257 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 428 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Jara 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in FL
$8,257 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,420
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for gastroenterology
2,097
Unique beneficiaries
$112
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~127 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. |
729 | $94 | $204 |
| 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. |
312 | $112 | $328 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
308 | $76 | $745 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
249 | $223 | $1,436 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
102 | $42 | $98 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
93 | $109 | $1,198 |
| 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. |
74 | $73 | $135 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
72 | $196 | $1,085 |
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
65 | $189 | $261 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
65 | $107 | $251 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
51 | $150 | $997 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
40 | $188 | $942 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
37 | $108 | $782 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
32 | $69 | $291 |
| 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. |
32 | $61 | $225 |
| 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. |
31 | $65 | $120 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 28 | $150 | $424 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
26 | $46 | $174 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
21 | $64 | $341 |
| 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. |
19 | $106 | $296 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
12 | $25 | $250 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lower portion of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
11 | $39 | $253 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure using a flexible tube to examine the lower large bowel and take tissue samples for testing. |
11 | $44 | $352 |
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 ↗$8,257
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,180/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for gastroenterology
36
Companies
428
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
$7,929 (96.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$328 (4.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,453
2023
$1,547
2022
$1,962
2021
$1,191
2020
$487
2019
$555
2018
$1,061
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$2,040
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,191
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$924
AbbVie Inc.
$666
AbbVie, Inc.
$553
Celgene Corporation
$485
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$397
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$280
PFIZER INC.
$229
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$174
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$154
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$114
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$108
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$95
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$87
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$87
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$75
Axonics, Inc.
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$44
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Strongbridge US INC.
$18
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$15
Shionogi Inc
$14
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Ardelyx, Inc.
$13
VIVUS LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · Access · Axonics · CREON · Creon · DIFICID · Dexilant · ELEVIEW · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · ESD - Core Endoscopy · Entyvio · FUJIFILM · GATTEX · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · IQIRVO · KEVEYIS · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · Mavyret · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · Qsymia · REBLOZYL · REBYOTA · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · Resolution 360 Clip · Resolution 360 ULTRA Clip · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUFLAVE · SUTAB · TAKHZYRO · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · XIFIXAN · ZEPOSIA
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $341 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
NORTH TAMPA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Jara is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Jara experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jara performed 729 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. Jara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jara received a total of $8,257 from 36 companies across 428 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. Jara's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Tampa?
Dr. Jara's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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. Jara) 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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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.
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