Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joao Panattoni, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
3955 INDIAN RIVER BLVD STE 100, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7725692330
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1659565745 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. Panattoni

Dr. Joao Panattoni is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Vero Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Panattoni performed 2,870 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Panattoni received a total of $1,464 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Panattoni is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 30% volume in FL $1,464 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,870
Medicare services
Top 30% in FL for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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 (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.
513 $98 $270
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
430 $5 $17
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.
322 $123 $350
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
255 $34 $90
Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity
A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels.
159 $33 $70
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.
159 $71 $195
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
149 $35 $104
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
137 $49 $132
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
100 $44 $221
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
77 $31 $75
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
77 $1 $5
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min
A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately.
74 $20 $64
Endoscopic release of wrist ligament
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist.
52 $395 $3,837
Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection
This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement.
51 $72 $168
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
47 $443 $1,013
Complete ultrasound scan of joint
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures.
45 $45 $263
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
44 $27 $85
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 24 $16 $60
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 $94 $230
Injection of carpal tunnel 19 $79 $240
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
18 $47 $158
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
18 $67 $148
Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation
Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device.
12 $921 $3,200
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
11 $39 $134
Wrist tendon sheath incision
A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist.
11 $139 $1,200
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
11 $69 $205
Self-care/home management training, per 15 min
Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments.
11 $21 $41
Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies
Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older.
11 $18 $25
Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies
Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm.
11 $11 $17
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,464
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $209/year across 7 years
Bottom 28% in FL for orthopedic surgery
10
Companies
16
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$23
2023
$48
2022
$48
2021
$30
2020
$30
2019
$156
2018
$1,129

Payments by company (2024)

Amgen Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Elite Orthopedics, LLC
$1,109
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$102
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$48
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Arthrex, Inc.
$40
Amgen Inc.
$40
Sonex Health, Inc.
$30
Vericel Corporation
$25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Bioventus LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS FOOT & ANKLE MIS DISPOSABLES · Evos Mini · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · First Choice DRUJ System · Geminus · KRYSTEXXA · MACI · MONOVISC · Prolia · Sx-one Microknife · XIAFLEX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
40
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Panattoni is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in FL), with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Panattoni experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Panattoni performed 513 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Panattoni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Panattoni received a total of $1,464 from 10 companies across 16 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Panattoni's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Vero Beach?
Dr. Panattoni's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Panattoni) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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