Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sarah Krauss, M.D.

Gynecology Physician · Cape Coral, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1265 VISCAYA PKWY, Cape Coral, FL 33990
2395742229
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1952383341 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. Krauss 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. Krauss

Dr. Sarah Krauss is a gynecology physician in Cape Coral, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Krauss performed 325 Medicare services across 314 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Krauss received a total of $10,826 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gynecology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Krauss 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 46% volume in FL $10,826 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 92994 Clear January 31, 2027
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
325
Medicare services
Top 46% in FL for gynecology physician
314
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~16 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 70 $42 $125
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 51 $55 $250
Screening mammography 50 $132 $530
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 47 $61 $278
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory 40 $44 $132
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 36 $88 $391
Automated urinalysis 17 $2 $15
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 14 $89 $382
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,826
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,547/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for gynecology physician
27
Companies
77
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,798 (90.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,028 (9.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$126
2023
$120
2022
$76
2021
$9,746
2020
$230
2019
$186
2018
$341

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$9,642
PFIZER INC.
$205
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$170
AbbVie, Inc.
$109
DySIS Medical, Inc.
$80
Hologic, LLC
$63
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$60
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$56
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Amgen Inc.
$51
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
AbbVie Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$22
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$20
Covidien LP
$20
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Lupin Inc.
$14
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
CONMED Corporation
$13
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTIMA · AirSeal · Da Vinci Surgical System · EVENITY · Fluent · GARDASIL 9 · INTRAROSA · JARDIANCE · Kristalose · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · LigaSure · Lupron · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Myosure · NEXPLANON · NUVARING · Novasure · Orilissa · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · PVC · Paragard · Phexxi · Prolia · SLYND · SOLOSEC · THROMBIN · Ultra 2.0 · VESICARE · Vitafol Ultra · Wegovy · Xulane
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 →

The majority of payments (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gynecology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for gynecology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $3,331 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gynecology physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Krauss is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Krauss experienced with cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Krauss performed 70 cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 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. Krauss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Krauss received a total of $10,826 from 27 companies across 77 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. Krauss's costs compare to other gynecology physicians in Cape Coral?
Dr. Krauss's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Krauss) 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 →