Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Howard Routman, D.O

Optician · Atlantis, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
130 JOHN F KENNEDY DR STE 201, Atlantis, FL 33462
5619674400
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1982703872 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Routman 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. Routman

Dr. Howard Routman is an optician in Atlantis, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Routman performed 1,781 Medicare services across 1,437 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Routman received a total of $1,177,502 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 384 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Routman is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 41% volume in FL$ $1,177,502 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,781
Medicare services
Top 41% in FL for optician
1,437
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~94 Medicare services per year of practice

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views411$29$108
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)278$96$225
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg221$6$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)152$67$153
New patient office visit (45-59 min)148$123$358
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance136$80$297
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)92$144$303
Joint injection, major joint89$54$265
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views71$29$133
New patient office visit (30-44 min)51$90$232
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder41$1,243$5,505
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure22$125$556
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope22$162$2,253
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope19$922$3,945
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)17$180$443
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views11$26$114
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.2% high complexity
25.0% medium
73.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,177,502
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $168,215/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for optician
20
Companies
384
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$702,013 (59.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$449,088 (38.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23,463 (2.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,937 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$160,135
2023
$143,784
2022
$180,420
2021
$132,746
2020
$108,530
2019
$192,016
2018
$259,873

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EXACTECH, INC.
$649,748
Exactech, Inc.
$479,727
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17,818
KCI USA, Inc.
$13,267
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$9,353
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$3,862
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$1,200
Responsive Arthroscopy Inc
$883
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$338
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$310
Catalyst OrthoScience
$179
Kerecis Limited
$178
Amgen Inc.
$175
Embody, Inc.
$151
Xiros Inc
$106
Stryker Corporation
$86
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$72
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$23
Southern Edge Orthopaedics, Inc.
$17
KCI USA, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCU-PASS · ALTEON · ATTUNE · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · COMPREHENSIVE · CSR & R1 Reverse Total Shoulder Systems · Catalyst CSR Shoulder System · DYNACORD · DYONICS 25 · EQUINOXE · EVENITY · EVOS · EXACTECHGPS · EXPAREL · Equinoxe · Exparel · FIRSTPASS · Hymovis · Infinity-Lock Button System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MICROFIX · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · Optetrak · PREVENA · REAL INTELLIGENCE · Regeneten · Responsive Arthroscopy devices · TRAUMA · TRIGEN InterTAN · TRULIANT · V.A.C. DERMATAC · VANTAGE
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for optician in FL.

Equivalent to $66,115 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
384
Per 100K population
25.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Routman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 0%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Routman experienced with shoulder x-ray, 2+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Routman performed 411 shoulder x-ray, 2+ views services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Routman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Routman received a total of $1,177,502 from 20 companies across 384 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Routman's costs compare to other opticians in Atlantis?
Dr. Routman's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Routman) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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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 →