Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Ricotta, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Delray Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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. Ricotta
Dr. Joseph Ricotta is a vascular surgery physician in Delray Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ricotta performed 11,443 Medicare services across 6,668 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ricotta received a total of $99,598 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 709 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular 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. Ricotta 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
$99,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 128608 | Clear | January 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 ↗11,443
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for vascular surgery physician
6,668
Unique beneficiaries
$344
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~572 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
1,649 | $136 | $687 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
1,430 | $181 | $858 |
| 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. |
1,255 | $64 | $202 |
| 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. |
1,233 | $9 | $32 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
603 | $138 | $700 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
506 | $125 | $664 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
416 | $141 | $574 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
392 | $87 | $456 |
| 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. |
337 | $103 | $380 |
| 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. |
328 | $40 | $147 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
322 | $31 | $94 |
| 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. |
277 | $100 | $298 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
233 | $92 | $538 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
205 | $767 | $3,796 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
203 | $102 | $546 |
| 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. |
203 | $70 | $202 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
187 | $5,906 | $30,220 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
181 | $98 | $553 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
176 | $131 | $728 |
| 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. |
170 | $139 | $401 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
117 | $122 | $653 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
114 | $1,341 | $5,871 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
109 | $210 | $1,025 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
90 | $6,669 | $29,800 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
88 | $15 | $53 |
| 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. |
66 | $134 | $456 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
64 | $9,047 | $40,893 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
47 | $172 | $1,237 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
47 | $1,686 | $14,729 |
| 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. |
46 | $86 | $299 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
39 | $199 | $901 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
37 | $69 | $378 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
34 | $1,047 | $4,411 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
34 | $855 | $2,980 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
28 | $972 | $3,463 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
26 | $185 | $962 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
24 | $1,620 | $12,573 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
16 | $369 | $1,593 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $180 | $573 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure. |
15 | $81 | $442 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
15 | $103 | $298 |
| Removal of vena cava filter with review by radiologist | 14 | $279 | $1,749 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
14 | $672 | $3,287 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
14 | $101 | $325 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
12 | $140 | $366 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
11 | $566 | $1,890 |
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.
6.2% high complexity
50.5% medium
43.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$99,598
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,228/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for vascular surgery physician
59
Companies
709
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
$39,343 (39.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28,493 (28.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,489 (21.6%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$10,273 (10.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$20,076
2023
$20,062
2022
$13,128
2021
$9,754
2020
$6,391
2019
$9,178
2018
$21,009
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$33,959
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$22,152
Medtronic, Inc.
$13,102
Philips North America LLC
$5,019
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$4,779
ACELL, INC.
$3,695
Endologix LLC
$2,134
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,841
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,803
Endologix, Inc.
$1,626
Abbott Laboratories
$1,317
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,235
CORDIS US CORP.
$1,191
Penumbra, Inc.
$948
Boston Scientific Corporation
$783
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$576
Bolton Medical Inc
$527
Endologix, LLC
$371
EKOS Corporation
$311
Inari Medical, Inc.
$304
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$272
Surmodics, Inc.
$167
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$165
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$139
Cook Medical LLC
$119
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$90
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$76
ABIOMED
$66
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$65
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$55
KCI USA, Inc.
$46
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$44
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$42
Davol Inc.
$38
Biom'Up France SAS
$37
Terumo Medical Corporation
$37
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$37
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$36
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$31
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$27
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$26
Reflow Medical Inc
$25
Ethicon US, LLC
$24
BSN Medical Inc
$24
BIOTRONIK INC.
$24
CSL Behring
$21
Organogenesis Inc.
$18
HeartFlow, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
Mindray DS USA, Inc.
$17
Venclose Inc.
$16
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$16
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$16
BTG International, Inc.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$14
Vasorum USA Inc.
$13
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$12
CryoLife, Inc.
$12
Kerecis Limited
$10
Top 3 companies account for 69.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endo Sys ATK · (4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (5027) Intact Vascular Und · (5027) Intact Vascular Undivided · (5044) MCOT · (6347) Thor · (6536) Phoenix · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (6577) Visions 014 · (6582) Visions 035 · (8874) inCourage · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9284) Stellarex · (9285) AngioSculpt PV · (AZ7) Lasers · (DD1) Duo Hybrid · ABRE · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · AFX · ALPHAVAC · ANGIOVAC · ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Abre · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioSeal · AngioVac · Apligraf · Atlas · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Azur CX Detachable · BRITE TIP RADIANZT · BioGlue · CELT ACD · CHAMELEON · COOK MEDICAL ADVANCED TECH · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CVX-300 · Cardiva VASCADE 6/7F VCS · Cios Alpha · ClosureFast · Clot Management · Conquest · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical Thoracic · CorPath Imaging System · Crosser iQ · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Dare to C.A.R.E. · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EVERFLEX · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUSION BIOLINE · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · Fusion Bioline Supported Vascular Grafts · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GORE-TEX Vascular Graft · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · General - Balloons · General - Vascular Intervention · Grafts · HAWKONE · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath · HawkOne · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Peripheral · IGT_D Therapy · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · KENGREAL · Kcentra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent · LifeStream · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MYNXGRIP · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · Ovation · PRESTO · PREVENA · Passeo-18 · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Philips Consumables · Progel · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · RUBY Coil · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · Rotarex · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SEEKER · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SUPERA · Seeker · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Smart Coil · Stellarex · Stellarex Long · Stravix · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TIGRIS Stent · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · TRUSELECT · Trilogy 100 · Turbo-Power · Ultrasound Probes · Ultraverse 014 · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VANTAGEVIEW · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VISTASEAL · Valeo Balloon Expandable Biliary Stent · Valiant Captivia · Valiant Navion · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Closure Device · Vascular Graft · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · WAVELINQ · WIZDOM (Stylized) · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · iCAST
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 (40%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for vascular surgery physician in FL.
Equivalent to $870 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Ricotta is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, 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. Ricotta experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ricotta performed 1,649 ultrasound of arm or leg veins 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. Ricotta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ricotta received a total of $99,598 from 59 companies across 709 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. Ricotta's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Delray Beach?
Dr. Ricotta's average Medicare payment per service is $344. 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. Ricotta) 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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