Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eugenia Rullan Bidot, MD
Rheumatology · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rullan Bidot
Dr. Eugenia Rullan Bidot is a rheumatology specialist in Clearwater, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rullan Bidot performed 398,734 Medicare services across 3,496 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rullan Bidot received a total of $17,112 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1250 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rullan Bidot 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 1% volume in FL
$17,112 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗398,734
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for rheumatology
3,496
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~19,937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 203,720 | $5 | $12 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
108,600 | $4 | $18 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 16,920 | $18 | $41 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
15,250 | $34 | $118 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
14,860 | $26 | $129 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
11,130 | $11 | $38 |
| Rituximab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection. |
7,600 | $64 | $183 |
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 5,040 | $8 | $19 |
| Belimumab injection, 10 mg An injection of belimumab, a medication administered at a dose of 10 mg. |
3,472 | $40 | $93 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 3,025 | $0 | $2 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,594 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
1,357 | $92 | $292 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
1,070 | $95 | $372 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
942 | $54 | $168 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
642 | $8 | $13 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
572 | $21 | $87 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
332 | $12 | $59 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
242 | $11 | $54 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 208 | $0 | $16 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
177 | $50 | $135 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
151 | $1 | $8 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
143 | $4 | $12 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
99 | $53 | $94 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
98 | $61 | $94 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
46 | $45 | $146 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
42 | $47 | $85 |
| 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. |
40 | $121 | $400 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
39 | $47 | $84 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
35 | $45 | $251 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view An X-ray image of the thigh bone (femur) taken from a single angle to visualize the bone structure. |
33 | $20 | $95 |
| MRI of arm with and without contrast An MRI scan of the arm performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
31 | $330 | $965 |
| MRI of arm joint with and without contrast An MRI scan of the arm joint performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to provide detailed images of the joint structures. |
30 | $200 | $931 |
| 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. |
29 | $69 | $213 |
| 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. |
23 | $25 | $91 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
20 | $22 | $98 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
20 | $152 | $630 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
18 | $23 | $83 |
| Tuberculosis skin test A small amount of fluid is injected under the skin to check for a reaction that indicates exposure to tuberculosis bacteria. |
17 | $8 | $24 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
16 | $39 | $146 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
15 | $29 | $93 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $34 | $101 |
| 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. |
12 | $137 | $596 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
11 | $172 | $623 |
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.
10.6% high complexity
88.7% medium
0.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,112
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,445/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for rheumatology
44
Companies
1,250
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,112 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,899
2023
$2,376
2022
$1,782
2021
$2,348
2020
$1,801
2019
$2,715
2018
$3,190
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$4,325
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,848
PFIZER INC.
$1,329
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,013
Genentech USA, Inc.
$894
AbbVie Inc.
$781
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$759
UCB, Inc.
$632
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$589
GENZYME CORPORATION
$537
ABBVIE INC.
$424
Radius Health, Inc.
$357
AbbVie, Inc.
$260
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$250
Genentech, Inc.
$249
Lilly USA, LLC
$210
Celgene Corporation
$177
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$146
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$138
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$138
Mallinckrodt LLC
$115
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$104
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$94
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$92
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$77
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
NeuroMetrix Inc
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
SOBI, INC
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$41
Sobi, Inc
$35
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$29
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$22
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
Organon Llc
$18
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Bioventus LLC
$12
Mission Pharmacal Company
$11
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Amitiza · Aquoral · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Durolane · EVENITY · Enbrel · HUMIRA · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Humira · Hyalgan · Hymovis · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Mitigare · OFEV · ORENCIA · Otezla · Otrexup · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RIDAURA · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · STRENSIQ · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · Uloric · VIMOVO · XELJANZ · ZTLido
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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Rullan Bidot is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Rullan Bidot experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rullan Bidot performed 203,720 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Rullan Bidot receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rullan Bidot received a total of $17,112 from 44 companies across 1,250 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. Rullan Bidot's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Clearwater?
Dr. Rullan Bidot's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Rullan Bidot) 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 →
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