Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alfredo Arrojas, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3955 INDIAN RIVER BLVD STE 100, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7725692330
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1093078024 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. Arrojas

Dr. Alfredo Arrojas is an orthopedic surgery in Vero Beach, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arrojas performed 6,578 Medicare services across 2,512 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arrojas received a total of $10,061 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 184 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Arrojas 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in FL$ $10,061 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,578
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for orthopedic surgery
2,512
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~506 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)2,445$1$5
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)915$98$270
Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg672$13$39
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views451$36$77
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views390$42$116
Joint injection, major joint360$55$176
Knee X-ray, 3 views275$35$91
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min204$19$64
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)132$66$195
New patient office visit (45-59 min)130$117$350
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min112$16$60
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance73$214$500
Total knee replacement59$1,128$6,410
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement55$90$210
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views49$43$94
Total hip replacement43$1,129$7,164
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min35$25$74
Application of blood vessel compression device31$7$25
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views25$24$75
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity19$110$273
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes18$75$180
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement17$1,028$3,466
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes16$71$148
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast15$102$930
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)14$143$350
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and12$43$114
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant11$1,063$2,752
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.
1.8% high complexity
54.2% medium
44.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,061
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,437/year across 7 years
Top 37% in FL for orthopedic surgery
9
Companies
184
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
$10,061 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,834
2023
$1,719
2022
$496
2021
$90
2020
$165
2019
$2,602
2018
$2,155

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$9,647
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$230
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$58
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
KCI USA, Inc.
$23
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$22
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$19
Bioventus LLC
$18
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIS · ATTUNE · AXSOS · DJO Surgical Foundation Hip System · EBI Bone Healing System · EXETER · GELSYN 3 · INSIGNIA · Legion Revision · MAKO · NA · PREVENA · Pico 14 · RESTORATION · REUNION · T2 · TANDEM · TFN-ADVANCE · TRAUMA · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · ZYNRELEF
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 $153 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
24.4
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER 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. Arrojas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Arrojas experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arrojas performed 2,445 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Arrojas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arrojas received a total of $10,061 from 9 companies across 184 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. Arrojas's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Vero Beach?
Dr. Arrojas's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Arrojas) 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 →