Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julie Saranita, DO
Anesthesiology · Clermont, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saranita
Dr. Julie Saranita is an anesthesiology specialist in Clermont, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. 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
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 | 8836 | 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 ↗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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
538 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
475 | $66 | $217 |
| 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. |
462 | $92 | $318 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
415 | $0 | $18 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 349 | $0 | $10 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 174 | $1 | $20 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
142 | $12 | $40 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
137 | $39 | $126 |
| 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. |
118 | $117 | $510 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
76 | $199 | $978 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
74 | $106 | $506 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
69 | $70 | $250 |
| 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. |
46 | $186 | $610 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
46 | $9 | $50 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
44 | $78 | $326 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
35 | $513 | $1,238 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
35 | $280 | $942 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
34 | $3 | $20 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
23 | $207 | $993 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
23 | $106 | $496 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
18 | $140 | $560 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
17 | $78 | $281 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
14 | $199 | $749 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
12 | $88 | $524 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
12 | $437 | $1,249 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
12 | $263 | $970 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
11 | $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 ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · ARYMO ER · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Aimovig · BELBUCA · BOTOX · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · EMBEDA · EMGALITY · ETERNA · EVENITY · GAMMAGARD · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · Gorilla Plating System · HOFFMANN · Horizant · IFUSE IMPLANT · INFINION · INFINITY · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LYRICA · MOVANTIK · MYPTM · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NURTEC ODT · Nalu Neurostimulation System · OMEGA · ONPATTRO · ORTHOLOC 3DI · OXAYDO · Omnia · Ozanimod · PAINTEQ · PRECISION · PRIALT · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prometra II · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · QUVIVIQ · Qutenza · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · RESTORE · ROXYBOND · SONICANCHOR · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · SYMPROIC · SYNCHROMED · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Symproic · Tymlos · UBRELVY · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZORVOLEX · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
296
Per 100K population
74.2
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE 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. Saranita is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of FL peers, with 19 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. 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 anesthesiologists 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 →
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