Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rodrigo Bolanos, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Winter Haven, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Consulting-driven
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. Bolanos 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. Bolanos
Dr. Rodrigo Bolanos is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Winter Haven, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bolanos performed 3,246 Medicare services across 2,295 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bolanos received a total of $107,120 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 428 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Bolanos 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 38% volume in FL
$107,120 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 | 121741 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗3,246
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,295
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,311 | $6 | $21 |
| 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. |
740 | $11 | $35 |
| 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. |
261 | $87 | $311 |
| 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. |
156 | $62 | $221 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
120 | $39 | $135 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
65 | $81 | $266 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
64 | $52 | $175 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
52 | $19 | $63 |
| 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. |
52 | $122 | $409 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 50 | $162 | $540 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
48 | $35 | $119 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
44 | $247 | $827 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
42 | $754 | $2,970 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
32 | $251 | $826 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
29 | $57 | $227 |
| 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. |
27 | $121 | $438 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
26 | $31 | $195 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
23 | $63 | $179 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
22 | $413 | $1,378 |
| 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. |
21 | $38 | $128 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
20 | $638 | $1,942 |
| 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. |
19 | $134 | $498 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
11 | $72 | $223 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
11 | $13 | $43 |
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.
10.8% high complexity
0.9% medium
88.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$107,120
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,303/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for cardiovascular disease
23
Companies
428
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
$60,484 (56.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30,369 (28.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,266 (15.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,496
2023
$15,369
2022
$16,113
2021
$8,606
2020
$2,617
2019
$22,968
2018
$26,949
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$56,669
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30,804
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$14,706
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,739
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,270
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$598
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$319
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$183
BIOTRONIK INC.
$159
Abbott Laboratories
$158
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$67
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Amgen Inc.
$42
Elutia, Inc.
$42
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
CardioFocus, Inc.
$29
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Penumbra, Inc.
$23
LifeWatch Services Inc
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 95.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE SR · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ANDEXXA · AQUAMANTYS · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acunav · Adapta · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Amplia MRI · Azure · CARTO 3 · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONSULTA CRT-P · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CROME DR MRI SURESCAN · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CareLink · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · FINELINE · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Therapies · LATITUDE · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MOMENTUM · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NA · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · PERCEPTA QUAD CRT-P MRI SURESCAN · PRADAXA · Pacemakers · Penumbra System · Percepta · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · ROTABLATOR · Reveal LINQ · S-ICD System Magnet · Soundstar · THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH · TYRX · Virtuosaph · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
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 (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $3,300 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
64
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
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. Bolanos is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 19 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. Bolanos experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bolanos performed 1,311 ekg interpretation and report 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. Bolanos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bolanos received a total of $107,120 from 23 companies across 428 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. Bolanos's costs compare to other cardiologists in Winter Haven?
Dr. Bolanos's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Bolanos) 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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