Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carlos Portu, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Portu 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. Portu
Dr. Carlos Portu is an internal medicine specialist in Naples, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Portu performed 26,743 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Portu received a total of $11,256 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 672 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. Portu 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$11,256 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 | 103947 | 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 ↗26,743
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,800 | $18 | $27 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
3,102 | $49 | $128 |
| 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. |
2,053 | $95 | $263 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,254 | $8 | $17 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
1,074 | $16 | $30 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
1,073 | $7 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
1,039 | $10 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,034 | $10 | $30 |
| White blood cell count | 982 | $6 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
963 | $13 | $30 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
715 | $77 | $171 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
669 | $133 | $266 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
516 | $18 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 510 | $18 | $30 |
| 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. |
500 | $60 | $186 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
265 | $32 | $81 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
246 | $10 | $29 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
215 | $15 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
208 | $1 | $20 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
206 | $14 | $30 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
157 | $16 | $50 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
141 | $40 | $100 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
136 | $22 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
134 | $32 | $50 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
133 | $4 | $20 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
130 | $58 | $148 |
| Iron level test | 127 | $6 | $30 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
126 | $9 | $30 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
121 | $13 | $30 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
117 | $225 | $566 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
112 | $1 | $20 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
109 | $40 | $101 |
| 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. |
89 | $11 | $30 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
63 | $2 | $20 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
61 | $84 | $213 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
57 | $39 | $78 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
52 | $29 | $50 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
50 | $13 | $41 |
| 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. |
50 | $134 | $369 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
40 | $95 | $265 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
28 | $15 | $40 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $282 | $400 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
26 | $32 | $50 |
| 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. |
23 | $114 | $341 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
22 | $53 | $137 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
21 | $61 | $160 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
21 | $20 | $124 |
| 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. |
20 | $10 | $125 |
| 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. |
18 | $121 | $312 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
18 | $171 | $343 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
16 | $14 | $32 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
15 | $27 | $150 |
| 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. |
14 | $63 | $231 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
12 | $106 | $150 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
11 | $28 | $71 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
11 | $32 | $116 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 11 | $223 | $400 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
32.0% medium
67.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,256
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,608/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
672
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
$1,503
2023
$1,399
2022
$1,689
2021
$2,385
2020
$1,811
2019
$1,831
2018
$638
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$211
Amgen Inc.
$149
Corcept Therapeutics
$121
PFIZER INC.
$104
Novo Nordisk Inc
$96
Exact Sciences Corporation
$95
ABBVIE INC.
$85
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$82
Abbott Laboratories
$62
Lilly USA, LLC
$62
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$60
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$56
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
ABIOMED
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$20
Radius Health, Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,567
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$985
Lilly USA, LLC
$926
Amgen Inc.
$887
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$717
PFIZER INC.
$678
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$509
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$487
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$340
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$278
ABBVIE INC.
$262
Abbott Laboratories
$252
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$227
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$227
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$209
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$198
AbbVie Inc.
$146
Corcept Therapeutics
$138
Dexcom, Inc.
$136
Exact Sciences Corporation
$135
Allergan Inc.
$132
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$130
Allergan, Inc.
$123
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$96
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$95
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$81
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$71
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Insulet Corporation
$63
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$61
Mannkind Corporation
$59
Radius Health, Inc.
$57
DEXCOM, INC.
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$39
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$29
ABIOMED
$28
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Almatica Pharma LLC
$27
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$26
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$20
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
OptiNose US, Inc.
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
203
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WILLOUGH AT NAPLES, THE
11.7 mi
11.7 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. Portu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), 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. Portu experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Portu performed 7,800 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Portu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Portu received a total of $11,256 from 60 companies across 672 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. Portu's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Naples?
Dr. Portu's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Portu) 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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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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