Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Venezia, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Venezia
Dr. Michael Venezia is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Clearwater, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Venezia performed 1,474 Medicare services across 885 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Venezia received a total of $181,980 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 484 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Venezia 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 49% volume in FL
$181,980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 13535 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
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
Medicare Utilization ↗1,474
Medicare services
Top 49% in FL for orthopedic surgery
885
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
340 | $92 | $640 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
288 | $0 | $1 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
134 | $36 | $260 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
100 | $9 | $62 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
96 | $102 | $710 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
69 | $27 | $194 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
66 | $187 | $500 |
| 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. |
52 | $139 | $910 |
| 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. |
46 | $101 | $850 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
39 | $40 | $270 |
| 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. |
37 | $27 | $216 |
| 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. |
30 | $69 | $460 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
28 | $28 | $200 |
| 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. |
28 | $25 | $170 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
24 | $202 | $540 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
22 | $205 | $1,430 |
| 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. |
19 | $990 | $6,530 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
19 | $63 | $398 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
14 | $40 | $290 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
12 | $961 | $6,350 |
| Closed treatment of broken spine bone with cast or brace Non-surgical treatment of a spinal fracture using a cast or brace to stabilize the bone and promote healing. |
11 | $235 | $1,540 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
33.4% medium
64.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$181,980
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $25,997/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for orthopedic surgery
36
Companies
484
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$105,095 (57.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$31,415 (17.3%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$23,534 (12.9%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$21,268 (11.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$669 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$51,166
2023
$37,877
2022
$26,230
2021
$18,328
2020
$16,320
2019
$26,574
2018
$5,485
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$89,200
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education
$32,394
NuVasive, Inc.
$22,055
Stryker Corporation
$12,802
Medtronic, Inc.
$10,175
Life Spine, Inc.
$5,181
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$3,414
CTL Medical Corporation
$1,301
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,275
Globus Medical, Inc.
$857
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$669
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$402
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$326
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$284
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$272
SPINEART USA INC
$193
Cerapedics Inc.
$173
Innovasis Inc
$170
Carlsmed, Inc.
$138
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$111
Integrity Implants Inc.
$85
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$81
Amgen Inc.
$77
7D Surgical ULC
$64
SI-BONE, Inc.
$46
Centinel Spine, LLC
$43
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$34
Arthrex, Inc.
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$19
Nevro Corp.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Theragen, Inc.
$14
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$13
Kerecis Limited
$11
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · A3 · ACCOLADE · AERO · ALLOGRAFT · ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · ASNIS · AVIATOR · AXSOS · ActaStim-S · All Spine Stimulation · Anatomic PEEK · Archon · Arcos · AttraX · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · BIO4 · Bendini · Biowick · CASCADIA · CLYDESDALE · Cervical-Stim · CoRoent · Comp Primary Revision Stem · DALL-MILES · DBM · ELSA · ES2 · EVENITY · EVEREST XT · Excelsius Deformity · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Exparel · GAMMA · GIZA · GRAFTON · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · HOFFMANN · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · IMBIBE · INFINITY OCT System · INSIGNIA · INVICTUS OPEN · IdentiTi · Invictus MIS · JULIET LL · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LATERAL ACCESS SPINAL SYSTEM · LEGEND · LIF · LTP · MAKO · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Mazor X Stealth Edition · NILE ALTERNATIVE FIXATION SYSTEM · NONE · O-ARM-ST · O-ARM-Spine · Omnia · Osteocel · Other - Miscellaneous · PICO · PROCLAIM · PRODISC C VIVO · PRODISC L · Physio-Stim · Pico 14 · ProLift Lateral · RELIGN · RESTORATION · REUNION · SACRLET AC-T INSTRUMENTATION · SECUR-FIT · SERRATO · SONICANCHOR · STRATAFIX · SYMPHONY · Simpact · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Solus ALIF · Spinal · Spinal-Stim · Spira · Spira - C Integrated · T2 · TENOGLIDE · TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET · TFN ADVANCED · TRITANIUM · Teligen · UNID_PASS · VARIAX · VBOSS · VITOSS · XIA · XLIF · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM · aprevo · iFuse Implant · nanoLOCK-C
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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for orthopedic surgery in FL.
Equivalent to $12,346 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
152
Per 100K population
15.8
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. Venezia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of FL peers.
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. Venezia experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Venezia performed 340 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Venezia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Venezia received a total of $181,980 from 36 companies across 484 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. Venezia's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Clearwater?
Dr. Venezia's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Venezia) 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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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.
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