Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Oral Waldo, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1411 N FLAGLER DR STE 8000, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
5614070611
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1124313176 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Waldo 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. Waldo

Dr. Oral Waldo is a cardiovascular disease in West Palm Beach, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Waldo performed 551 Medicare services across 437 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Waldo received a total of $6,401 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 175 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. Waldo 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▲ 551 Medicare services$ $6,401 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
551
Medicare services
Bottom 15% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
437
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~39 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity119$98$221
EKG interpretation and report67$7$8
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead59$10$64
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity57$103$345
New patient office visit (45-59 min)50$119$421
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity49$65$206
Initial hospital admission, high complexity46$126$435
Echocardiogram, transthoracic44$153$742
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)38$69$162
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)22$87$248
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.
8.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
92.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,401
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $914/year across 7 years
Top 33% in FL for cardiovascular disease
29
Companies
175
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
$5,813 (90.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$572 (8.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,594
2023
$654
2022
$639
2021
$666
2020
$432
2019
$1,980
2018
$435

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,973
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$613
Medtronic, Inc.
$580
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$374
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$359
Amgen Inc.
$340
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$311
Novo Nordisk Inc
$268
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$250
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$224
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$207
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$146
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
CVRx, Inc.
$108
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$103
Elutia, Inc.
$103
Penumbra, Inc.
$53
PFIZER INC.
$50
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$35
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$19
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$15
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
DEXCOM, INC.
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,162 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
132
Per 100K population
8.8
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. Waldo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and 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. Waldo experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Waldo performed 119 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Waldo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Waldo received a total of $6,401 from 29 companies across 175 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. Waldo's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Waldo's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Waldo) 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 →