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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Effective date: April 17, 2026 · Last updated: April 17, 2026

1. Identity of the Operator

"DocTransparency" ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") is an unincorporated journalism project operated by Yoel Castaño pending formation of a US legal entity. References to "we" mean the operator in his individual capacity until a successor entity is formed and publicly designated, at which point that entity becomes the counterparty under these Terms by operation of this clause and you are deemed to consent to the substitution.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

3. Nature of the Service

DocTransparency aggregates and presents publicly available federal healthcare data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We do not create, modify, or verify the underlying data. The Site does not offer user accounts, registration, or personal data collection beyond standard server logs and analytics described in our Privacy Policy.

4. Not Medical Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation, nor is it an endorsement or quality rating of any provider. The data presented should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. No doctor-patient or professional relationship is created by your use of the Site. Always consult directly with healthcare professionals regarding medical decisions.

5. Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payments are legal under federal law and do not, by themselves, indicate wrongdoing or improper influence. Medicare data reflects only fee-for-service claims for patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities and does not represent a provider's full practice.

6. Acceptable Use

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial research and informational purposes. You may not:

  • Access the Site by any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers, headless browsers, or AI agents), bypass rate limits, access non-public JSON endpoints, or use the data to train machine-learning models without prior written consent. Authorized search-engine crawlers obeying robots.txt are permitted.
  • Use the data to harass, defame, threaten, or discriminate against any healthcare provider or other person.
  • Republish substantial portions of the data without attribution to DocTransparency and to the original CMS source.
  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to non-public portions of the Site or its underlying systems.

7. Intellectual Property

The underlying CMS data is in the public domain under FOIA. Our original content, design, analysis, presentation, software, and search index are protected by copyright. The DocTransparency name and brand elements are our property.

8. Data Corrections and Takedown Requests

Providers or their authorized representatives may request review or removal of records by emailing [email protected] with (a) the NPI, (b) the specific factual inaccuracy, and (c) supporting documentation. We will acknowledge within 5 business days and substantively respond within 14 days.

DMCA notices should be sent to [email protected] per 17 U.S.C. §512(c); our designated agent for service of DMCA notices is Yoel Castaño.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

THE SITE AND ALL DATA ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR CURRENCY OF DATA. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE DATA REFLECTS A PROVIDER'S CURRENT PRACTICE, LICENSURE, BOARD CERTIFICATION, OR QUALITY OF CARE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, REPUTATION, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM (a) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE; (b) ANY HEALTHCARE, FINANCIAL, OR PERSONAL DECISION MADE IN RELIANCE ON THE SITE; OR (c) ANY ERROR, OMISSION, OR DELAY IN THE DATA. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THESE LIMITATIONS; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DocTransparency, its operator, and affiliates from any claim, damage, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your infringement of any third-party right.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, seated in Wilmington, Delaware, conducted in English.

YOU AND WE WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this clause.

You may opt out of binding arbitration by emailing [email protected] within 30 days of your first use of the Site.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. We will revise the "Effective date" above and post material changes prominently on the Site for 30 days. Continued use after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance.

13. General

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later. We may assign these Terms to a successor entity (including the LLC referenced in §1) without notice; you may not assign yours without our prior written consent. The headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at our contact page or [email protected].

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 →