Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Wisotsky, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
430 MORTON PLANT ST, Clearwater, FL 33756
7274616026
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316961451 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. Wisotsky 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. Wisotsky

Dr. Scott Wisotsky is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Clearwater, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wisotsky performed 6,812 Medicare services across 3,327 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wisotsky received a total of $26,649 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 151 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Wisotsky 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 9% volume in FL$ $26,649 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,812
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
3,327
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~359 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg2,340$52$295
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg735$6$40
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)703$90$640
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views604$25$182
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)555$65$460
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance309$81$616
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views191$27$198
Injection into tendon or ligament182$40$329
New patient office visit (45-59 min)129$107$850
Complete ultrasound scan of joint105$40$276
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views91$30$212
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint77$42$347
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less72$13$160
Joint injection, major joint71$46$375
Anchoring of biceps tendon64$301$3,930
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder61$1,171$7,730
New patient office visit (30-44 min)61$74$570
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views53$24$170
Release and/or relocation of hand nerve49$322$2,250
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope31$98$3,310
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope31$136$1,400
Incision of tendon covering of finger30$150$1,590
Removal of entire shoulder joint lining using an endoscope30$174$3,120
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views30$29$196
Manipulation of finger for connective tissue release following enzyme injection26$80$550
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast25$150$1,130
Injection of medication into palm24$63$450
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint23$33$291
Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist23$262$3,250
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope22$827$5,680
Injection of carpal tunnel15$72$559
Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers13$672$4,350
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)13$44$290
Transfer of tendon to back of hand12$313$4,060
Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope12$218$3,550
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 ↗
$26,649
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,807/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
35
Companies
151
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
$20,253 (76.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,776 (17.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,619 (6.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,899
2023
$808
2022
$637
2021
$2,182
2020
$6,953
2019
$9,503
2018
$3,667

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$20,253
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,619
Stryker Corporation
$1,190
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,095
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$499
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$240
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$211
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$176
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$122
Amgen Inc.
$106
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$104
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Horizon Pharma plc
$87
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$80
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$74
Bioventus LLC
$64
ERMI Inc.
$54
AXOGEN
$48
Egalet US Inc
$45
Endo USA, Inc.
$44
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$44
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$43
FX Shoulder Solutions, Inc
$43
ACUMED LLC
$40
Sonex Health, Inc.
$37
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$30
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$28
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$27
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$26
Linvatec Corporation
$23
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Vericel Corporation
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Zyla Life Sciences
$12
Top 3 companies account for 86.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AEQUALIS FLEX REVIVE · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AXSOS · Avance Nerve Graft · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · COMPREHENSIVE · CRYSVITA · Comp Primary Revision Stem · Comprehensive Anatomic · Comprehensive Micro Stem · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DELTA · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical Foundation Hip System · DJO Surgical Foundation Knee · DUEXIS · Dynasplint · EVENITY · EXPAREL · Exogen · FREEDOM WRIST · GELSYN-3 · GLOBAL · HEALIX · HemiCAP Patella-Femoral · HemiCAP Shoulder · INnate Implant · Integrity · LINVATEC SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY · MACI · MAKO · NO_PRODUCT · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REUNION · SPRIX · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder · TFN ADVANCED · TRIATHLON · TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD · ULTRAGUIDECTR · XIAFLEX · mymobility Platform
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 (76%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $391 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Wisotsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 12%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Wisotsky experienced with injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wisotsky performed 2,340 injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg 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. Wisotsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wisotsky received a total of $26,649 from 35 companies across 151 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. Wisotsky's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Clearwater?
Dr. Wisotsky's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Wisotsky) 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 →