Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hector Simosa, M.D.
Surgery · Framingham, MA
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. Simosa 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. Simosa
Dr. Hector Simosa is a surgery specialist in Framingham, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Simosa performed 2,267 Medicare services across 1,027 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Simosa received a total of $7,083 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Simosa is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in MA
$7,083 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,267
Medicare services
Top 2% in MA for surgery
1,027
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
965 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
286 | $61 | $395 |
| 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. |
114 | $52 | $434 |
| 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. |
90 | $82 | $581 |
| 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. |
79 | $119 | $856 |
| 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. |
79 | $93 | $594 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
70 | $30 | $204 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
69 | $97 | $750 |
| 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. |
65 | $124 | $775 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 57 | $39 | $260 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
42 | $117 | $788 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
35 | $97 | $663 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
34 | $9 | $53 |
| 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. |
32 | $110 | $776 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
30 | $128 | $886 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
28 | $78 | $497 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
27 | $737 | $4,630 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
20 | $97 | $749 |
| 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. |
18 | $71 | $430 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
17 | $6,212 | $47,392 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
17 | $40 | $240 |
| 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. |
16 | $183 | $1,296 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
15 | $883 | $5,829 |
| 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. |
15 | $50 | $416 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
12 | $2,495 | $22,357 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
12 | $90 | $629 |
| 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. |
12 | $132 | $801 |
| Amputation of toe at the joint Surgical removal of a toe at the joint where it connects to the foot. |
11 | $201 | $1,833 |
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.
1.9% high complexity
66.7% medium
31.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,083
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,012/year across 7 years
Top 23% in MA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
143
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
$7,083 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,524
2023
$1,042
2022
$2,173
2021
$1,336
2020
$125
2019
$18
2018
$866
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$851
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$189
Endologix LLC
$184
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$141
ConvaTec Inc.
$130
Organogenesis Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$2,022
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,452
Endologix LLC
$537
Endologix, Inc.
$452
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$437
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$400
Boston Scientific Corporation
$211
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$208
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$178
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$174
Organogenesis Inc.
$155
Abbott Laboratories
$130
ConvaTec Inc.
$130
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$130
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$106
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$99
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$86
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$60
CVRx, Inc.
$30
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$21
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endo Sys ATK · (6582) Visions 035 · (9281) Turbo Elite · ABRE · AFX · ANGIOJET · AQUACEL FOAM · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Barostim Neo System · BioMimics · CHOCOLATE PTA BALLOON CATHETER · CLOSUREFAST · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONCERTOTM · Cios Alpha · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EVERFLEX · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLIXENE · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL CATHETERS · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - BALLOONS · GRAFIX PL · HAWKONE · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · JETSTREAM · OMNIGRAFT · OPTION · Ovation · PACIFIC XTREME · PuraPly AM · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · SILVERHAWK · SPIDERFX · Santyl · TURBOHAWK · VARITHENA · XARELTO · XENOSURE BIOLOGIC PATCH
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.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
729
Per 100K population
44.9
County median income
$126,779
Nearest hospital
METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 mi
2.6 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Simosa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Simosa experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Simosa performed 965 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Simosa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Simosa received a total of $7,083 from 24 companies across 143 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. Simosa's costs compare to other surgerists in Framingham?
Dr. Simosa's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Simosa) 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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