Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Javier Gonzalez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · The Villages, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Cardiac
— Practice combining remote and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez
Dr. Javier Gonzalez is a cardiovascular disease specialist in The Villages, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 12,524 Medicare services across 6,574 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $14,113 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 482 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. Gonzalez 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 5% volume in FL
$14,113 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 | 83005 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗12,524
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for cardiovascular disease
6,574
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~626 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 (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. |
1,228 | $62 | $179 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,118 | $43 | $237 |
| 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. |
997 | $90 | $254 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
809 | $19 | $56 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
792 | $26 | $141 |
| 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. |
536 | $35 | $95 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
500 | $34 | $96 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
443 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
442 | $10 | $29 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
438 | $4 | $9 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
358 | $94 | $240 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
331 | $50 | $138 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
323 | $87 | $306 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
316 | $8 | $16 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 307 | $313 | $454 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
288 | $16 | $43 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
272 | $144 | $382 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
240 | $22 | $60 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
220 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
191 | $141 | $372 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
162 | $327 | $846 |
| 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. |
162 | $62 | $160 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
155 | $139 | $445 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
149 | $13 | $27 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
141 | $2,088 | $5,800 |
| 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. |
117 | $102 | $263 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
106 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
88 | $138 | $366 |
| 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. |
87 | $121 | $333 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
82 | $50 | $141 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
74 | $16 | $34 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
72 | $9 | $18 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
65 | $43 | $112 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
57 | $17 | $34 |
| 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. |
57 | $135 | $357 |
| Lipoprotein (a) level | 50 | $14 | $29 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
49 | $25 | $73 |
| 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. |
48 | $178 | $465 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
46 | $13 | $26 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
46 | $137 | $350 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
42 | $68 | $183 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
38 | $6 | $13 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
37 | $15 | $30 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
36 | $14 | $30 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
36 | $7 | $14 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
35 | $13 | $27 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
34 | $9 | $18 |
| Iron level test | 33 | $6 | $13 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
29 | $54 | $156 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
29 | $85 | $232 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
27 | $12 | $25 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
23 | $20 | $51 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
23 | $627 | $1,601 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
22 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
22 | $72 | $225 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
21 | $38 | $79 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
14 | $1,159 | $4,156 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
13 | $6 | $16 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 13 | $28 | $72 |
| 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. |
13 | $40 | $101 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
11 | $16 | $42 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
11 | $11 | $28 |
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.
7.0% high complexity
19.8% medium
73.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,113
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,016/year across 7 years
Top 18% in FL for cardiovascular disease
50
Companies
482
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
$13,644 (96.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$431 (3.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$38 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,620
2023
$4,261
2022
$2,052
2021
$1,309
2020
$1,678
2019
$1,973
2018
$1,219
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,308
Abbott Laboratories
$1,000
Amgen Inc.
$969
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$907
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$824
PFIZER INC.
$780
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$746
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$717
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$659
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$461
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$354
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$325
Medtronic, Inc.
$322
CVRx, Inc.
$316
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$309
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$268
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$251
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$230
Biogen, Inc.
$219
Inari Medical, Inc.
$203
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$164
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$148
Lundbeck LLC
$146
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$140
Novo Nordisk Inc
$137
SK Life Science, Inc.
$124
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$122
Avinger Inc.
$120
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$106
Osprey Medical Inc
$101
BIOTRONIK INC.
$91
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$52
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$47
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Welch Allyn
$38
Philips North America LLC
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$29
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$15
Baxter Healthcare
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Penumbra, Inc.
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$9
HeartFlow, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 30.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · 3F · AMPLATZER Occluders · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Assure WCD · Azure · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIOMEMS · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DyeVert · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · General - Therapies · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INVOKANA · Indigo System · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · MitraClip System · MyCareLink · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · No Associated Product · None · ONPATTRO · OPTIMIZER · OPTOWIRE · Optimizer · Ozempic · PANTHERIS · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TYSABRI · VARITHENA · VERQUVO · VYEPTI · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · XCOPRI · ZIO XT Patch
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 $113 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
76
Per 100K population
55.3
County median income
$73,297
Nearest hospital
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
6.2 mi
6.2 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. Gonzalez is a remote & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Gonzalez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 1,228 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $14,113 from 50 companies across 482 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. Gonzalez's costs compare to other cardiologists in The Villages?
Dr. Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Gonzalez) 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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