Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carl Saladino, MD
Internal Medicine · Rockledge, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saladino
Dr. Carl Saladino is an internal medicine specialist in Rockledge, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saladino performed 4,361 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saladino received a total of $2,344 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 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. Saladino 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 9% volume in FL
$2,344 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,361
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$62
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
529 | $91 | $275 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
426 | $65 | $175 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
393 | $17 | $85 |
| 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. |
386 | $90 | $275 |
| 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. |
319 | $65 | $175 |
| 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. |
270 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
232 | $129 | $375 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
227 | $24 | $70 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
190 | $124 | $220 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
187 | $27 | $80 |
| 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. |
150 | $49 | $85 |
| 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. |
116 | $89 | $140 |
| 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. |
103 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
94 | $77 | $100 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
76 | $99 | $200 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
75 | $4 | $10 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
74 | $9 | $70 |
| 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. |
67 | $65 | $159 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
67 | $41 | $75 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
57 | $17 | $40 |
| 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. |
48 | $40 | $75 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
34 | $23 | $190 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
33 | $88 | $225 |
| 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. |
32 | $31 | $60 |
| 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. |
30 | $213 | $300 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
24 | $140 | $189 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
21 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
17 | $272 | $565 |
| 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. |
17 | $47 | $250 |
| 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. |
14 | $99 | $224 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $39 | $60 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
14 | $41 | $60 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 13 | $68 | $225 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
12 | $26 | $120 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
9.0% medium
89.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,344
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $335/year across 7 years
Top 24% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
78
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
$341
2023
$93
2022
$326
2021
$369
2020
$123
2019
$305
2018
$786
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$255
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 94.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$291
Lilly USA, LLC
$240
Novo Nordisk Inc
$170
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$160
Amgen Inc.
$151
Abbott Laboratories
$133
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$124
AbbVie, Inc.
$123
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$119
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$115
PFIZER INC.
$75
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$75
Almatica Pharma LLC
$71
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
Nevro Corp.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$21
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Aimovig · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · ENTRESTO · Erleada · GILOTRIF · GRALISE · INJECTAFER · Intracept · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · Kerendia · LINZESS · LUMAKRAS · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · ORGOVYX · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SYMBICORT · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TRULICITY · Trintellix · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Venclexta · Victoza · XIFAXAN · XTANDI · Xofluza
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
290
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL
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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. Saladino is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% 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. Saladino experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saladino performed 529 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Saladino receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saladino received a total of $2,344 from 31 companies across 78 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. Saladino's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Rockledge?
Dr. Saladino's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Saladino) 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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