Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Ritter, M.D.
Surgical Oncology Physician · Bonita Springs, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ritter
Dr. David Ritter is a surgical oncology physician in Bonita Springs, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ritter performed 1,663 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ritter received a total of $30 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 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. Ritter 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 3% volume in FL
$30 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 | 71162 | 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 ↗1,663
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for surgical oncology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$264
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin graft, each additional 30 sq cm This procedure involves transferring skin to repair a wound. The code applies to each additional 30 square centimeters of skin graft used beyond the initial amount. |
176 | $189 | $471 |
| 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. |
156 | $130 | $348 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 137 | $178 | $461 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
122 | $71 | $180 |
| Complicated wound repair, trunk, each additional 5 cm or less This procedure involves a complex repair of a wound on the trunk, performed in addition to the primary repair. It covers each additional 5.0 cm or less of wound length. |
121 | $62 | $155 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
95 | $389 | $1,868 |
| 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. |
88 | $99 | $265 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
82 | $108 | $550 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
77 | $104 | $522 |
| Extensive removal of facial or scalp growth, 2.0 cm or more This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth located on the face or scalp that measures 2.0 centimeters or larger. |
67 | $868 | $2,206 |
| Intraoperative lymph node imaging Imaging performed during surgery to visualize lymph nodes. |
66 | $123 | $310 |
| 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. |
58 | $138 | $374 |
| 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. |
51 | $60 | $188 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
45 | $42 | $108 |
| Extensive removal of back growth, less than 5.0 cm Surgical removal of a growth located on the back or lower side that is smaller than 5.0 centimeters. |
40 | $847 | $2,282 |
| Deep underarm lymph node biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample deep lymph nodes located in the underarm area for examination. |
38 | $197 | $989 |
| Extensive removal of neck or chest growth, less than 5.0 cm Surgical removal of a growth located on the neck or front of the chest that is smaller than 5.0 centimeters. |
32 | $830 | $2,114 |
| Extensive removal of shoulder growth, less than 5.0 cm Surgical removal of a growth on the shoulder that is smaller than 5.0 centimeters. |
32 | $994 | $2,531 |
| Extensive removal of leg or ankle growth, less than 5.0 cm Surgical removal of a growth on the leg or ankle that is smaller than 5.0 centimeters. |
30 | $891 | $2,267 |
| Partial thickness skin graft, face or other areas, 100 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a thin layer of skin is taken from a donor site and applied to a wound on the face, scalp, or other specified body areas. This specific code applies to grafts covering 100 square centimeters or 1% of body area in infants and children. |
20 | $304 | $1,487 |
| Extensive removal of back growth, 5.0 cm or more Surgical removal of a large growth or lesion from the back or lower side that measures 5.0 centimeters or larger. |
19 | $1,264 | $3,170 |
| Extensive removal of growth from upper arm or elbow, less than 5 cm Surgical removal of a growth located on the upper arm or elbow area that measures less than 5 centimeters in size. |
19 | $916 | $2,298 |
| Extensive removal of forearm or wrist growth, 3.0 cm or more Surgical removal of a growth on the forearm or wrist that is 3.0 centimeters or larger. |
15 | $1,026 | $2,591 |
| Deep neck lymph node biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample deep lymph nodes located in the neck for examination. |
15 | $185 | $938 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
13 | $43 | $198 |
| Groin lymph node biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample lymph nodes in the groin area for examination. |
13 | $199 | $998 |
| Removal of deep neck lymph nodes A surgical procedure to remove deep lymph nodes located in the neck area. |
13 | $228 | $1,139 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
12 | $128 | $668 |
| Partial thickness skin graft to trunk, arms, or legs, 100 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a thin layer of skin is taken from a donor site and applied to the trunk, arms, or legs. This specific code applies to grafts covering an area of 100 square centimeters or 1% of body area in infants and children. |
11 | $323 | $1,562 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$30
Total received (2023-2023)
Bottom 2% in FL for surgical oncology physician
2
Companies
2
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.
2023
$30
Payments by company (2023)
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Kerecis Limited
$8
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
KEYTRUDA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose
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
Surgical oncology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
7.3 mi
7.3 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 2023 |
| 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. Ritter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Ritter experienced with skin graft, each additional 30 sq cm?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ritter performed 176 skin graft, each additional 30 sq cm 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. Ritter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ritter received a total of $30 from 2 companies across 2 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. Ritter's costs compare to other surgical oncology physicians in Bonita Springs?
Dr. Ritter's average Medicare payment per service is $264. 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. Ritter) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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