Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dwayne Ledesma, M.D.

Optician · Trinity, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
8141 BELLARUS WAY, Trinity, FL 34655
7278453555
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1013995687 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ledesma 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. Ledesma

Dr. Dwayne Ledesma is an optician in Trinity, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ledesma performed 924 Medicare services across 774 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ledesma received a total of $9,712 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Ledesma 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▲ 924 Medicare services$ $9,712 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
924
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in FL for optician
774
Unique beneficiaries
$122
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~46 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)303$93$151
New patient office visit (45-59 min)236$121$333
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts54$176$503
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow31$133$476
Ultrasound of hemodialysis access30$90$409
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access28$12$73
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts28$108$464
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device25$14$237
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity24$57$142
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older)23$267$1,000
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers23$122$380
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts20$97$290
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope18$351$906
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm13$74$625
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm12$191$649
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity12$103$275
Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch11$836$3,292
Removal of central venous tube with port or pump11$153$620
Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image11$93$311
Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image11$128$431
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.
3.0% high complexity
17.1% medium
79.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,712
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,387/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for optician
10
Companies
73
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
$8,245 (84.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,466 (15.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$532
2023
$342
2022
$311
2021
$242
2020
$1,443
2019
$6,677
2018
$164

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$8,468
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$334
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$230
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$192
Medtronic, Inc.
$156
DAVOL INC.
$152
Davol Inc.
$62
CONMED Corporation
$59
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$34
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 93.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3DMAX · AIRSEAL · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Da Vinci Surgical System · Diamondback Peripheral · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · Endurant · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Phasix Mesh · VISICLEAR · VenaCure 1470 Pro
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 (85%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $1,051 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
404
Per 100K population
68.6
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL
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. Ledesma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 15%), with 20 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. Ledesma experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ledesma performed 303 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. Ledesma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ledesma received a total of $9,712 from 10 companies across 73 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. Ledesma's costs compare to other opticians in Trinity?
Dr. Ledesma's average Medicare payment per service is $122. 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. Ledesma) 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 →