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Dr. Eliezer Hernandez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Wellington, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
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. Hernandez 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. Hernandez
Dr. Eliezer Hernandez is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Wellington, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hernandez performed 6,147 Medicare services across 4,284 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hernandez received a total of $19,476 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 930 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Hernandez 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
▲ Top 16% volume in FL
$19,476 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 89631 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | ⚠ |
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 ↗6,147
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for cardiovascular disease
4,284
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
759 | $64 | $192 |
| 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. |
661 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
597 | $91 | $271 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
577 | $88 | $329 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
560 | $143 | $510 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
421 | $41 | $75 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
342 | $44 | $117 |
| 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. |
308 | $50 | $205 |
| 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. |
289 | $346 | $1,141 |
| 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. |
241 | $97 | $215 |
| 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. |
227 | $18 | $57 |
| 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. |
219 | $25 | $60 |
| 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. |
138 | $145 | $414 |
| 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. |
126 | $118 | $354 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
115 | $17 | $53 |
| 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. |
87 | $22 | $64 |
| 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. |
86 | $137 | $414 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
58 | $60 | $163 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
43 | $72 | $193 |
| 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. |
27 | $149 | $406 |
| 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. |
26 | $54 | $206 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
25 | $74 | $225 |
| 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. |
24 | $188 | $526 |
| 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. |
23 | $84 | $237 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
19 | $85 | $233 |
| 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. |
18 | $1,813 | $6,800 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
18 | $14 | $57 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
18 | $2 | $23 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
17 | $37 | $109 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 17 | $313 | $1,596 |
| 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. |
16 | $32 | $80 |
| 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. |
16 | $41 | $107 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, high complexity Initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day, involving a high level of medical decision making. This service requires at least 85 minutes of time spent on the day of the visit. |
16 | $160 | $448 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 13 | $850 | $2,104 |
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.
13.8% high complexity
30.6% medium
55.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,476
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,782/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for cardiovascular disease
40
Companies
930
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
$19,218 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$258 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,588
2023
$2,059
2022
$1,521
2021
$1,244
2020
$1,152
2019
$4,131
2018
$7,781
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$6,479
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,485
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,012
Amgen Inc.
$1,306
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,221
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$718
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$505
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$444
PFIZER INC.
$336
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$322
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$300
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$242
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$236
Boston Scientific Corporation
$212
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$172
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$170
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$151
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$129
CORDIS US CORP.
$122
HeartFlow, Inc.
$113
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$101
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$66
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
CVRx, Inc.
$59
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$37
Cook Medical LLC
$37
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$25
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
ABIOMED
$18
BIOTRONIK INC.
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Sirtex Medical Inc
$5
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $317 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
161
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Hernandez is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of FL peers, with 20 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. Hernandez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hernandez performed 759 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Hernandez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hernandez received a total of $19,476 from 40 companies across 930 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. Hernandez's costs compare to other cardiologists in Wellington?
Dr. Hernandez's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Hernandez) 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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