Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Julie Saranita, DO

Anesthesiology · Clermont, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2440 HOOKS STREET, Clermont, FL 34711
3523940833
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1932156031 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. Saranita 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. Saranita

Dr. Julie Saranita is an anesthesiology in Clermont, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saranita performed 3,411 Medicare services across 1,602 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saranita received a total of $12,656 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 296 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Saranita 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 3% volume in FL$ $12,656 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,411
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for anesthesiology
1,602
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~180 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)538$0$20
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)475$66$217
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)462$92$318
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg415$0$18
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration349$0$10
Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg174$1$20
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation142$12$40
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes137$39$126
New patient office visit (45-59 min)118$117$510
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level76$199$978
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level74$106$506
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes69$70$250
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance46$186$610
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes46$9$50
New patient office visit (30-44 min)44$78$326
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint35$513$1,238
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint35$280$942
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument34$3$20
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level23$207$993
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level23$106$496
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance18$140$560
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance17$78$281
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level14$199$749
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level12$88$524
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint12$437$1,249
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint12$263$970
Joint injection, major joint11$38$184
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 ↗
$12,656
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,808/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for anesthesiology
51
Companies
296
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
$9,983 (78.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,673 (21.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,978
2023
$884
2022
$908
2021
$311
2020
$595
2019
$1,789
2018
$5,191

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,224
PFIZER INC.
$2,790
Celgene Corporation
$1,193
Stryker Corporation
$998
SI-BONE, Inc.
$827
Nevro Corp.
$481
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$283
Paragon 28, Inc.
$251
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$240
Amgen Inc.
$220
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$205
ABBVIE INC.
$201
AbbVie Inc.
$193
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$155
Abbott Laboratories
$153
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$143
SI-BONE, INC.
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Zyla Life Sciences
$70
Medtronic, Inc.
$58
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$58
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$51
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$50
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$41
Zavation Medical Products, LLC
$37
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$35
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$34
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Egalet US Inc
$25
GE HealthCare
$25
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Bioventus LLC
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$19
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$19
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$18
PAINTEQ LLC
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$16
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$15
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$15
Shionogi Inc
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$11
Top 3 companies account for 56.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for anesthesiology in FL.

Equivalent to $371 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
296
Per 100K population
74.2
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE 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. Saranita is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), 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. Saranita experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saranita performed 538 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Saranita receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saranita received a total of $12,656 from 51 companies across 296 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. Saranita's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Clermont?
Dr. Saranita's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Saranita) 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 →