Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jorge Botero, M.D.

Emergency Medicine · Lawrence, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
360 MERRIMACK ST, Lawrence, MA 01843
9786886182
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1699758979 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. Botero 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. Botero

Dr. Jorge Botero is an emergency medicine specialist in Lawrence, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Botero performed 2,142 Medicare services across 1,767 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Botero received a total of $745 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Botero 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in MA $745 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,142
Medicare services
Top 1% in MA for emergency medicine
1,767
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~107 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
682 $87 $366
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
304 $28 $234
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
237 $24 $134
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
219 $67 $253
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
203 $30 $139
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
189 $42 $298
Emergency department visit, high complexity
An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making.
53 $137 $658
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
52 $96 $438
Microfluid analysis of tears
A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes.
48 $22 $55
Emergency department visit, moderate complexity
An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making.
47 $93 $423
Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making
An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making.
32 $51 $282
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
22 $200 $1,012
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
19 $8 $59
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
18 $21 $80
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
17 $20 $126
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 ↗
$745
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $124/year across 6 years
Top 14% in MA for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
32
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
$745 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$111
2023
$85
2022
$138
2021
$44
2019
$220
2018
$147

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$45
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Alcon Vision LLC
$22
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 81.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$284
Alcon Vision LLC
$60
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$56
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$55
Amgen Inc.
$45
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
AbbVie Inc.
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Allergan, Inc.
$23
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 53.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cequa · DEXTENZA · Flarex · INVELTYS · LUMIGAN · LUXTURNA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · YUTIQ · rocklatan
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.

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Geographic Context

Emergency medicines within 10 mi
853
Per 100K population
105.7
County median income
$99,431
Nearest hospital
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
3.8 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. Botero is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of MA peers, with 20 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. Botero experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Botero performed 682 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Botero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Botero received a total of $745 from 18 companies across 32 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. Botero's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Lawrence?
Dr. Botero's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Botero) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →