Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Georges Joseph, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Weeki Wachee, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Joseph
Dr. Georges Joseph is an interventional cardiology specialist in Weeki Wachee, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Joseph performed 28,890 Medicare services across 6,892 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Joseph received a total of $14,582 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 362 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Joseph 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in FL
$14,582 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗28,890
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for interventional cardiology
6,892
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
14,225 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
2,642 | $94 | $260 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
2,626 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,674 | $20 | $60 |
| 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. |
1,648 | $63 | $159 |
| 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. |
879 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
666 | $94 | $238 |
| 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. |
512 | $135 | $354 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
387 | $142 | $400 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
344 | $85 | $225 |
| 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. |
178 | $10 | $25 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
172 | $5 | $5 |
| 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. |
172 | $334 | $885 |
| 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. |
172 | $48 | $140 |
| 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. |
157 | $104 | $265 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
120 | $457 | $1,295 |
| 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. |
114 | $115 | $331 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
112 | $30 | $104 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
110 | $83 | $225 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 110 | $165 | $640 |
| 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. |
105 | $141 | $390 |
| 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. |
95 | $69 | $180 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
90 | $10 | $20 |
| 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. |
88 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
87 | $8 | $15 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
81 | $215 | $658 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
80 | $17 | $45 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
79 | $58 | $145 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
72 | $9 | $20 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
72 | $16 | $35 |
| 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. |
71 | $3,298 | $7,000 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
65 | $13 | $25 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
64 | $10 | $25 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
62 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
58 | $22 | $65 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
56 | $9 | $45 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
56 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
52 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
51 | $16 | $45 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 41 | $235 | $810 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
40 | $18 | $54 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
38 | $9 | $30 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
35 | $20 | $50 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
28 | $12 | $30 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
25 | $100 | $260 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
22 | $10 | $20 |
| 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. |
22 | $173 | $500 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
21 | $7 | $15 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
21 | $137 | $328 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
20 | $189 | $510 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
19 | $58 | $145 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
18 | $646 | $1,630 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
17 | $183 | $515 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
16 | $193 | $517 |
| 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. |
15 | $86 | $220 |
| 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. |
13 | $87 | $280 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
13 | $625 | $2,650 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
13 | $76 | $200 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
13 | $104 | $523 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $206 | $725 |
| 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. |
12 | $82 | $238 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
11 | $544 | $1,453 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
63.0% medium
34.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,582
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,083/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for interventional cardiology
36
Companies
362
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
$14,582 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,045
2023
$2,727
2022
$2,216
2021
$1,379
2020
$1,663
2019
$1,908
2018
$1,644
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,374
Abbott Laboratories
$2,215
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,966
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,922
Inari Medical, Inc.
$771
ABIOMED
$689
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$661
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$597
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$524
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$450
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$330
Amgen Inc.
$315
PFIZER INC.
$267
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$230
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$134
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$122
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$116
Corcept Therapeutics
$102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$79
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$69
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$58
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$49
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$39
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$33
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Cleerly, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$13
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE SR · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · AVEIR · AVVIGO Guidance System · AVYCAZ · Adempas · Advisa · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CROSSBOSS · CareLink · Carto 3 System · Cleerly Ischemia · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ECM Patch · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FFR Link · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · INGEVITY · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LIVALO · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MYNX CONTROLTM · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · MyCareLink · NAVITOR · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pouch · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · ROTABLATOR · ROTAPRO · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Varithena Administration Pack · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · Xience Sierra CSS · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 $50 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$63,193
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL 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. Joseph is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), with 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. Joseph experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Joseph performed 14,225 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Joseph receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Joseph received a total of $14,582 from 36 companies across 362 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. Joseph's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Weeki Wachee?
Dr. Joseph's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Joseph) 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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