Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, MD
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Giuffrida
Dr. Anthony Giuffrida is a spinal cord injury medicine physician in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Giuffrida performed 17,547 Medicare services across 2,744 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Giuffrida received a total of $236,615 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 593 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in spinal cord injury medicine physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Giuffrida 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in FL
$236,615 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 | 135242 | 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 ↗17,547
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for spinal cord injury medicine physician
2,744
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,462 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. |
11,866 | $0 | $3 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,597 | $1 | $19 |
| 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. |
1,115 | $137 | $1,176 |
| 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. |
262 | $95 | $829 |
| 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. |
227 | $9 | $112 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
207 | $53 | $617 |
| 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. |
163 | $39 | $512 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
147 | $93 | $1,032 |
| 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. |
142 | $191 | $1,770 |
| 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. |
142 | $40 | $530 |
| 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. |
129 | $99 | $898 |
| 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. |
121 | $210 | $2,322 |
| 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. |
112 | $64 | $540 |
| 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. |
104 | $161 | $1,645 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 104 | $163 | $1,806 |
| 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. |
91 | $93 | $1,006 |
| 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. |
88 | $411 | $4,204 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
85 | $5 | $50 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
83 | $223 | $1,749 |
| 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. |
72 | $201 | $2,632 |
| Spinal injection of contrast dye A contrast dye is injected into a specific level of the lower spine to help visualize the area during imaging. |
71 | $234 | $3,468 |
| Radiologist review of lower spine disc image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the discs in the lower spine to assess their condition. |
70 | $90 | $1,024 |
| 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. |
66 | $41 | $610 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
60 | $42 | $567 |
| 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. |
60 | $171 | $1,944 |
| 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. |
50 | $198 | $2,660 |
| 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. |
50 | $87 | $964 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $29 | $324 |
| 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. |
32 | $349 | $4,286 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
31 | $211 | $1,926 |
| 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. |
31 | $27 | $357 |
| 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. |
27 | $116 | $1,386 |
| 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. |
26 | $32 | $368 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
25 | $29 | $306 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
23 | $47 | $654 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
20 | $23 | $336 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
14 | $4,625 | $70,248 |
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 ↗$236,615
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,802/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for spinal cord injury medicine physician
38
Companies
593
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$170,091 (71.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$52,036 (22.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,488 (6.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$21,244
2023
$37,881
2022
$92,010
2021
$26,762
2020
$21,253
2019
$35,987
2018
$1,478
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$110,452
MML US, Inc.
$76,928
Nevro Corp.
$17,645
Boston Scientific Corporation
$8,320
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$8,005
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$3,407
Interventional Pain Technologies Inc.
$2,563
LENOSS MEDICAL INC
$2,213
Abbott Laboratories
$1,016
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$700
Vertiflex, Inc.
$652
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$567
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$564
NuVasive, Inc.
$549
Medtronic, Inc.
$407
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$368
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$360
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$333
Nuvectra Corporation
$301
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$289
Stryker Corporation
$144
Curonix LLC
$126
Stratus Medical, LLC
$122
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$93
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$90
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$70
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$50
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$47
Baxter Healthcare
$46
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$40
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$24
KCI USA, Inc.
$21
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education
$17
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$16
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
SI-BONE, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 86.6% 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 →
The majority of payments (72%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in spinal cord injury medicine physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for spinal cord injury medicine physician in FL.
Equivalent to $1,348 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Spinal cord injury medicine physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Giuffrida is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Giuffrida experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Giuffrida performed 11,866 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. Giuffrida receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Giuffrida received a total of $236,615 from 38 companies across 593 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. Giuffrida's costs compare to other spinal cord injury medicine physicians in Fort Lauderdale?
Dr. Giuffrida's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Giuffrida) 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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