Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Zephyrhills, FL

  • NPI 1457546731
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
38051 Market Sq
Zephyrhills, FL 335427504
(813) 782-1234
fax (813) 355-5066
Mailing address
38135 Market Sq
Zephyrhills, FL 335427505

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 27, 2021
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME104217
Medicaid
FL #003857200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457546731. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
142,610
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,076,687
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 42,760 14 $6
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 40,270 57 $13
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 18,400 14 $5
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 13,440 33 $10
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 11,580 143 $23
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 5,925 26 $42
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 4,620 25 $33
J9312 Injection, rituximab, 10 mg 1,250 13 $80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 925 431 $125
J3489 Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg 495 99 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Zephyrhills Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 5,697. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$162,703
Transactions
378
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 54 $59,782.58
Amgen INC. 108 $55,879.07
Abbvie INC. 78 $34,502.27
Lilly USA, LLC 24 $9,890.53
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 19 $405.23
Janssen Biotech, INC. 21 $392.47
Pfizer INC. 18 $326.80
Ucb, INC. 20 $314.61
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 9 $178.08
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 6 $170.77
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 6 $137.44
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 4 $120.95
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $112.28
Medtronic, INC. 3 $80.11
Sobi, INC 4 $79.51

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$118,641
Consulting Fee
$17,831
Travel and Lodging
$17,064
Food and Beverage
$9,129
Education
$39

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,177
Patients
440
Total drug cost
$232,791
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 299 62 $9,722
Tramadol Hcl Generic 156 56 $1,475
Prednisone Generic 133 63 $1,124
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 94 21 $3,324
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 88 47 $3,313
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 63 26 $1,868
Meloxicam Generic 54 30 $223
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 49 26 $2,531
Gabapentin Generic 46 25 $953
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 43 25 $355

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez practices Rheumatology Physician in Zephyrhills, FL.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez practice?
Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez practices at 38051 Market Sq, Zephyrhills, FL 335427504. Office phone: 8137821234.
What is Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457546731, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.