Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Parente, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Tavares, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
2101 NIGHTINGALE LN, Tavares, FL 32778
3523432255
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1093806499 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Parente

Dr. Thomas Parente is a cardiovascular disease in Tavares, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parente performed 5,062 Medicare services across 2,750 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parente received a total of $5,225 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 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. Parente 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 21% volume in FL$ $5,225 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,062
Medicare services
Top 21% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,750
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~266 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
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead1,114$10$34
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,036$84$218
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test573$44$161
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose350$88$343
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)227$67$150
Echocardiogram, transthoracic220$137$408
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)179$4$15
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician175$47$141
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect174$327$928
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional166$15$45
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days162$16$49
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec152$26$78
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days141$22$65
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days117$19$57
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system96$53$143
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)71$147$421
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow63$130$391
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system19$34$97
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers15$144$382
Removal of heart rhythm monitor from under the skin12$82$277
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.
12.6% high complexity
19.8% medium
67.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,225
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $746/year across 7 years
Top 38% in FL for cardiovascular disease
16
Companies
81
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
$5,078 (97.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$147 (2.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$104
2023
$1,496
2022
$2,880
2021
$95
2020
$293
2019
$206
2018
$149

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,639
CVRx, Inc.
$337
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$244
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$233
Amgen Inc.
$140
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$137
Boston Scientific Corporation
$119
PFIZER INC.
$103
Penumbra, Inc.
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$43
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 80.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Amplia MRI · Azure · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GENERAL - THERAPIES · Indigo System · Inpefa · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · MICRA · Micra · Mitra Clip system · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · VENASEAL · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN FLX
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $103 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
89
Per 100K population
22.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN
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. Parente is a electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Parente experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parente performed 1,114 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Parente receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parente received a total of $5,225 from 16 companies across 81 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. Parente's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Tavares?
Dr. Parente's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Parente) 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 →