Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Suzanne Zentko, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zentko
Dr. Suzanne Zentko is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Gainesville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zentko performed 4,691 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zentko received a total of $10,040 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 318 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zentko 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 24% volume in FL
$10,040 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 | 108005 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,691
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,043 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
828 | $90 | $216 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
609 | $101 | $297 |
| 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. |
229 | $136 | $415 |
| 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. |
197 | $131 | $293 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
167 | $94 | $213 |
| 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. |
165 | $137 | $404 |
| 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. |
141 | $63 | $149 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
99 | $8 | $23 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
97 | $21 | $63 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
90 | $11 | $32 |
| 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. |
88 | $168 | $516 |
| 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. |
87 | $116 | $334 |
| 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. |
87 | $65 | $147 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
80 | $44 | $128 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 69 | $27 | $80 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
60 | $37 | $113 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
54 | $52 | $117 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
42 | $13 | $52 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
40 | $65 | $154 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
36 | $164 | $473 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 34 | $158 | $420 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
31 | $17 | $54 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
30 | $8 | $58 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
28 | $88 | $236 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
27 | $19 | $54 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
25 | $47 | $142 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
24 | $16 | $45 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
24 | $11 | $30 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
22 | $2 | $7 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
22 | $2 | $7 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
21 | $13 | $23 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
21 | $9 | $58 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
21 | $83 | $224 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
14 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
13 | $85 | $322 |
| 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. |
13 | $97 | $269 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
13 | $93 | $224 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
19.0% high complexity
15.6% medium
65.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,040
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,434/year across 7 years
Top 24% in FL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
318
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,263
2023
$1,555
2022
$1,108
2021
$1,045
2020
$1,059
2019
$2,534
2018
$1,477
Payments by company (2024)
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$312
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$285
CVRx, Inc.
$124
Cook Medical LLC
$105
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Boston Scientific Corporation
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
PFIZER INC.
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$53
Amgen Inc.
$44
Recor Medical Inc
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,992
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,640
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$884
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$485
Boston Scientific Corporation
$463
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$386
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$385
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$380
PFIZER INC.
$378
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$322
Cook Medical LLC
$256
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$218
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$178
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$162
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$151
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$143
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$141
Abbott Laboratories
$128
CVRx, Inc.
$124
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$123
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$116
Novo Nordisk Inc
$112
ABIOMED
$110
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$104
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$100
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$96
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$54
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$52
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$47
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$26
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Recor Medical Inc
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (9282) Turbo Power · ADVANCE · AMVUTTRA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVVIGO Guidance System · Acculink carotid stent system · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Endurant · FARXIGA · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LOKELMA · LifeVest · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · PRALUENT · Penumbra System · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RESTOREFLOW · RXI CONSUMABLES · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rotarex · SYNERGY · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
44
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Zentko is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), 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. Zentko experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zentko performed 1,043 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Zentko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zentko received a total of $10,040 from 36 companies across 318 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Zentko's costs compare to other cardiologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Zentko's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Zentko) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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