Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cary Lambert, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery · Winter Haven, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Lambert 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. Lambert
Dr. Cary Lambert is a thoracic surgery specialist in Winter Haven, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lambert performed 3,284 Medicare services across 1,077 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lambert received a total of $8,140 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 176 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Lambert 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 1% volume in FL
$8,140 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 74418 | 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 ↗3,284
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for thoracic surgery
1,077
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
602 | $31 | $129 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
561 | $98 | $377 |
| 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. |
525 | $70 | $150 |
| 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. |
311 | $93 | $218 |
| Additional bone removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of bone tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less, billed for each additional area treated beyond the initial procedure. |
209 | $79 | $386 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
146 | $57 | $249 |
| 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. |
123 | $132 | $586 |
| Immunologic organism identification test A laboratory test that uses immunologic methods to identify specific organisms in a sample, excluding immunofluorescence techniques. |
84 | $5 | $22 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
82 | $80 | $265 |
| Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area more than 50.0 sq cm | 82 | $21 | $154 |
| Bacterial culture, non-urine, non-blood, non-stool A laboratory test to identify bacteria from a sample other than urine, blood, or stool. The sample is grown in a lab to detect aerobic bacteria. |
78 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
64 | $137 | $572 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
46 | $8 | $9 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
42 | $92 | $389 |
| 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. |
32 | $179 | $743 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
28 | $155 | $964 |
| 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. |
27 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
27 | $87 | $357 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
23 | $46 | $175 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $140 | $294 |
| 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. |
22 | $131 | $333 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $173 | $421 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
18 | $5 | $10 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
18 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
18 | $8 | $16 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
17 | $102 | $334 |
| 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. |
17 | $103 | $283 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
14 | $26 | $96 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
14 | $6 | $12 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 12 | $8 | $16 |
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 ↗$8,140
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,163/year across 7 years
Top 45% in FL for thoracic surgery
43
Companies
176
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
$5,677 (69.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,864 (22.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$599 (7.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,006
2023
$706
2022
$1,516
2021
$616
2020
$274
2019
$2,207
2018
$1,816
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix, Inc.
$958
KCI USA, Inc
$850
Inari Medical, Inc.
$797
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$599
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$571
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$562
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$398
Endologix LLC
$371
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$355
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$316
Cook Medical LLC
$300
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$240
Organogenesis Inc.
$205
Bolton Medical Inc
$178
ACELL, INC.
$167
Boston Scientific Corporation
$143
Kerecis Limited
$125
Celularity Functional Regeneration, LLC
$116
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$100
KCI USA, Inc.
$75
Bioventus LLC
$67
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$58
Endologix, LLC
$55
PolyNovo North America LLC
$52
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$50
ConvaTec Inc.
$50
Baxter Healthcare
$46
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$33
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$33
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$28
ABIOMED
$27
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$26
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$25
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$25
PolarityTE, Inc.
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
Solventum Corporation
$17
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$16
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$10
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BONESCALPEL & SONICONE (O.R.) · C3 Delivery System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CYTAL · Comperm · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · DALVANCE · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · Exogen · FLEXITOUCH · FLOSEAL · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafts · IN.PACT Admiral · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Impella · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MIRODERM · NUZYRA · OASIS · Ovation · PREVELEAK · PREVENA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Proximel · Puraply · REGRANEX · RENASYS GO · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · RENASYS TOUCH · RESONATE · Ranger · Relay Plus · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SIVEXTRO · Santyl · Sivextro · SkinTE · TCC-EZ · UltraMist · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · Varithena Administration Pack · XARELTO · ZENITH · ZENITH FLEX
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $248 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
6.0 mi
6.0 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. Lambert is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lambert experienced with additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lambert performed 602 additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm 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. Lambert receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lambert received a total of $8,140 from 43 companies across 176 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. Lambert's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Winter Haven?
Dr. Lambert's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Lambert) 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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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.
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