Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Esteban Gambaro, MD

Surgery · Winter Haven, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
500 E CENTRAL AVE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
8632931191
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1336245406 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. Gambaro

Dr. Esteban Gambaro is a surgery in Winter Haven, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gambaro performed 422 Medicare services across 402 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gambaro received a total of $24,209 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gambaro 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 29% volume in FL$ $24,209 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
422
Medicare services
Top 29% in FL for surgery
402
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~22 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
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes59$44$153
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)49$38$114
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)49$58$150
Blood draw (venipuncture)29$8$9
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk29$183$668
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential28$8$16
New patient office visit (30-44 min)27$85$217
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel26$10$21
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk23$183$670
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare21$205$1,350
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)21$100$218
Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope17$78$499
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope16$129$1,004
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead16$9$51
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy12$82$1,116
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 ↗
$24,209
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,458/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for surgery
25
Companies
104
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$17,436 (72.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,772 (28.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,021
2023
$14,145
2022
$2,713
2021
$317
2020
$348
2019
$2,590
2018
$74

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
TELA Bio, Inc.
$18,994
Covidien LP
$1,294
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,166
DAVOL INC.
$601
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$474
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$449
ACELL, INC.
$235
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$211
Ethicon US, LLC
$146
Applied Medical Resources Corporation
$133
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$117
Inari Medical, Inc.
$79
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
Abbott Laboratories
$37
Kerecis Limited
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$30
CONMED Corporation
$27
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$26
Bioventus LLC
$22
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$17
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Teleflex LLC
$12
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$11
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIDA connect · AIRSEAL · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · DEVICE · Da Vinci Surgical System · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ETHICON · EXPAREL · Echelon Flex · Enseal · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Olympus · OviTex 2S · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PHASIX · PICO7 · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · RUNNING DEVICE RD180 · S · STRATAFIX · SUBCUTANEOUS FASCIA CLOSURE · Sonicision · TELESCOPE HOPKINS DCI FOWARD · VOYANT · WECK · Zynrelef
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 →

The majority of payments (72%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $5,737 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
77
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
6.0 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. Gambaro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 11%), with 19 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. Gambaro experienced with new patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gambaro performed 59 new patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 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. Gambaro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gambaro received a total of $24,209 from 25 companies across 104 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. Gambaro's costs compare to other surgerys in Winter Haven?
Dr. Gambaro's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Gambaro) 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 →