Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Otte, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Bradenton, 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. Otte
Dr. Robert Otte is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Bradenton, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Otte performed 2,700 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Otte received a total of $71,036 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 239 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. Otte 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 32% volume in FL
$71,036 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 | 141436 | 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 ↗2,700
Medicare services
Top 32% in FL for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$120
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
525 | $25 | $59 |
| 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. |
495 | $89 | $217 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
331 | $49 | $125 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 308 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
256 | $110 | $334 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
123 | $1 | $5 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
100 | $1,171 | $3,080 |
| 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. |
100 | $129 | $293 |
| Muscle or tendon relocation, upper arm or elbow A surgical procedure to move a muscle or tendon in the upper arm or elbow area to a new position. |
99 | $306 | $1,575 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
94 | $23 | $63 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
93 | $154 | $339 |
| 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. |
49 | $66 | $147 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $38 | $104 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 26 | $146 | $421 |
| Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone Non-surgical setting of a fracture at the upper end of the humerus. The bone is realigned without an incision. |
23 | $257 | $669 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
17 | $995 | $2,603 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
12 | $133 | $1,290 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
11 | $140 | $377 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
11 | $867 | $2,210 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
32.7% medium
66.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$71,036
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,148/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
239
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
$16,626
2023
$20,451
2022
$2,181
2021
$16,891
2020
$2,343
2019
$11,382
2018
$1,163
Payments by company (2024)
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16,077
Stryker Corporation
$245
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$193
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$94
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 99.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$38,541
Arthrex, Inc.
$23,753
Stryker Corporation
$2,548
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,660
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,519
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,209
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$405
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$351
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$250
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$193
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$142
Vericel Corporation
$125
Biocomposites Inc
$108
Bioventus LLC
$65
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$41
Theragen, Inc.
$28
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$18
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$14
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Medwest Associates
$13
ERMI Inc.
$10
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 91.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTISHIELD · AEQUALIS · AEQUALIS PERFORM · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE REVERS · Ascend Flex · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · BioWick X · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · COMPREHENSIVE · Comp Reverse Shoulder E · Comprehensive · Comprehensive Anverse · Comprehensive Reverse · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DYNACORD · Durolane · EVOS SMALL · EXPAREL · EXPEDIUM · EXPRESSEW · Exogen · GAMMA · HemiCAP Shoulder · INSIGNIA · Iovera · Juggerknotless Soft Anchor · Kneehab · MACI _ PEAK Study · MAKO · MILAGRO · NA · PRO · Persona · Physio-Stim · Quattro · REUNION · ROSA · ROSA-Knee · Regeneten · SALVATION · Signature Glenoid Guides · Stimulan · TRIGEN INTERTAN · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta · mymobility Platform
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
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
77
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER
6.3 mi
6.3 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 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. Otte is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Otte experienced with shoulder x-ray, 2+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Otte performed 525 shoulder x-ray, 2+ views 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. Otte receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Otte received a total of $71,036 from 23 companies across 239 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. Otte's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bradenton?
Dr. Otte's average Medicare payment per service is $120. 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. Otte) 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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