Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marcela Perez Bustamante, M.D.

Endocrinology · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1515 N FLAGLER DR STE 430, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
5616596336
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1215243753 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. Perez Bustamante

Dr. Marcela Perez Bustamante is an endocrinology in West Palm Beach, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Perez Bustamante performed 2,158 Medicare services across 1,186 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Perez Bustamante received a total of $4,202 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 209 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Perez Bustamante 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 26% volume in FL$ $4,202 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,158
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for endocrinology
1,186
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~144 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)296$97$205
Blood draw (venipuncture)243$8$10
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel202$10$60
Blood glucose (sugar) measurement using reagent strip183$5$6
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)142$13$38
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential140$8$50
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test133$16$48
Glycated protein level132$16$43
Free thyroxine (T4) test108$9$30
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis107$6$17
Creatinine test (kidney function)107$5$15
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month84$49$100
New patient office visit (45-59 min)56$121$318
Vitamin D level test49$29$80
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue39$81$225
Parathyroid hormone level test34$40$118
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report32$28$86
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)22$10$28
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free17$17$45
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)17$70$136
Microsomal antibodies (autoantibody) measurement15$14$50
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,202
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,050/year across 4 years
Top 45% in FL for endocrinology
32
Companies
209
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
$4,202 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,930
2023
$1,951
2022
$301
2019
$20

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$574
Novo Nordisk Inc
$461
Amgen Inc.
$373
Abbott Laboratories
$309
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$299
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$206
MannKind Corporation
$191
Mannkind Corporation
$169
Medtronic, Inc.
$149
Corcept Therapeutics
$148
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$134
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$126
Dexcom, Inc.
$123
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$111
PFIZER INC.
$74
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$69
Alvogen Inc
$44
Radius Health, Inc.
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
VIVUS LLC
$35
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$33
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$29
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$23
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
CeQur Corporation
$18
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · Adthyza · BAQSIMI · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · Korlym · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · NOCDURNA · NP Thyroid 60 · Ozempic · PANCREAZE · QSYMIA · RECORLEV · Repatha · Rybelsus · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMAVERT · STRENSIQ · SYNJARDY · TEPEZZA · TERIPARATIDE · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TZIELD · Tymlos · UNITHROID · Wegovy · XYOSTED · ZEPBOUND · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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 $195 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Perez Bustamante is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of practice experience.

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. Perez Bustamante experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Perez Bustamante performed 296 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Perez Bustamante receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Perez Bustamante received a total of $4,202 from 32 companies across 209 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. Perez Bustamante's costs compare to other endocrinologys in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Perez Bustamante's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Perez Bustamante) 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 →