Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arley Peter, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Peter 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. Peter
Dr. Arley Peter is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Vero Beach, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Peter performed 22,575 Medicare services across 11,663 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Peter received a total of $52,283 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 526 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Peter 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$52,283 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 | 93562 | 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 ↗22,575
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for cardiovascular disease
11,663
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
4,869 | $51 | $126 |
| 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. |
3,641 | $99 | $260 |
| 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. |
1,521 | $11 | $36 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,136 | $142 | $462 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
1,116 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
756 | $20 | $55 |
| 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. |
755 | $28 | $55 |
| 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. |
739 | $65 | $148 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
716 | $90 | $472 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
684 | $38 | $95 |
| 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. |
505 | $51 | $155 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
455 | $17 | $53 |
| 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. |
434 | $150 | $417 |
| 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. |
415 | $124 | $345 |
| 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. |
363 | $150 | $406 |
| 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. |
358 | $352 | $994 |
| 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. |
345 | $22 | $70 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
334 | $47 | $130 |
| 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. |
324 | $68 | $185 |
| 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. |
246 | $140 | $370 |
| 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. |
231 | $54 | $186 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
208 | $42 | $228 |
| 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. |
174 | $105 | $283 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 151 | $31 | $84 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
150 | $11 | $32 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
131 | $139 | $397 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
127 | $28 | $160 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
125 | $225 | $560 |
| 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. |
122 | $95 | $249 |
| 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. |
109 | $27 | $139 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
104 | $74 | $252 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
78 | $18 | $120 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
75 | $82 | $224 |
| 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. |
73 | $142 | $417 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
72 | $21 | $54 |
| 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. |
72 | $663 | $1,478 |
| 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. |
66 | $70 | $184 |
| 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. |
66 | $11 | $30 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
63 | $19 | $52 |
| 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. |
62 | $100 | $214 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
51 | $89 | $422 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 51 | $252 | $826 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
50 | $1,373 | $4,380 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
47 | $20 | $55 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
47 | $58 | $141 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
43 | $51 | $127 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
42 | $109 | $266 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
38 | $48 | $210 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 31 | $315 | $1,052 |
| 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. |
24 | $3,551 | $10,170 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
22 | $42 | $200 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
21 | $101 | $378 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
19 | $1,073 | $2,845 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
19 | $874 | $3,192 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
19 | $20 | $130 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $182 | $450 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
16 | $41 | $110 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
16 | $156 | $551 |
| 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. |
16 | $94 | $230 |
| 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. |
14 | $189 | $535 |
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.
11.1% high complexity
19.7% medium
69.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$52,283
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,469/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for cardiovascular disease
41
Companies
526
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
$38,039 (72.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,244 (27.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,877
2023
$9,627
2022
$9,818
2021
$8,366
2020
$5,762
2019
$8,641
2018
$5,193
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$38,224
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,597
Abbott Laboratories
$1,057
Medtronic, Inc.
$871
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$633
Boston Scientific Corporation
$589
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$548
Amgen Inc.
$516
PFIZER INC.
$478
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$396
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$337
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$307
BIOTRONIK INC.
$291
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$287
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$203
CVRx, Inc.
$197
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$177
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$169
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$167
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$152
Allergan Inc.
$149
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$145
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$98
Resmed Corp
$76
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$70
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$69
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$68
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$36
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$34
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$27
United Therapeutics Corporation
$26
InfoBionic, Inc
$26
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$25
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$22
ATRICURE, INC.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Coala Life Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 85.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSENSE · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Acticor · Adempas · Advisa · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLOSUREFAST · CONFIRM RX · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · ClosureFast · ClosureRFS · Coala Heart Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edarbi · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · Letairis · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MoMe Kardia · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · OPTIMIZER · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythm Express · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · TEGSEDI · TYRX · TYVASO · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascepa · VenaSeal · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO Patch · Zio monitor
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 (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $232 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
26.2
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Peter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 18 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. Peter experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Peter performed 4,869 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Peter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Peter received a total of $52,283 from 41 companies across 526 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. Peter's costs compare to other cardiologists in Vero Beach?
Dr. Peter's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Peter) 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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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.
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