Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ross Kravetz, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
12670 CREEKSIDE LN STE 202, Fort Myers, FL 33919
2394822663
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1053694877 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. Kravetz 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. Kravetz

Dr. Ross Kravetz is a surgical physician assistant in Fort Myers, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kravetz performed 1,415 Medicare services across 497 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kravetz received a total of $2,197 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical physician assistant. 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. Kravetz 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 15% volume in FL $2,197 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Physician Assistant 9106158 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,415
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for surgical physician assistant
497
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~101 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone) 576 $1 $4
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 510 $88 $386
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 59 $64 $274
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 50 $28 $116
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 44 $35 $148
Joint injection, major joint 38 $59 $305
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 29 $43 $188
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 27 $116 $499
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 18 $76 $317
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 15 $96 $5,550
X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views 14 $44 $181
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 13 $35 $160
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 11 $24 $2,183
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 11 $23 $96
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 ↗
$2,197
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $549/year across 4 years
Top 14% in FL for surgical physician assistant
22
Companies
88
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
$2,197 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$573
2023
$1,301
2022
$247
2021
$76

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$625
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$357
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$212
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$129
Boston Scientific Corporation
$127
PFIZER INC.
$126
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$42
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
SI-BONE, Inc.
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$26
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
SI-BONE, INC.
$24
Radius Health, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$21
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$14
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · ANDEXXA · Andexxa · BOTOX · Belbuca · CD HORIZON · EMGALITY · HYMOVIS · INCEPTIV · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · MONOVISC · Magellan · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · QULIPTA · Tymlos · UBRELVY · XTAMPZA · Xeomin · ZTLido · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $155 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgical physician assistants within 10 mi
87
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.8 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. Kravetz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Kravetz experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kravetz performed 576 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Kravetz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kravetz received a total of $2,197 from 22 companies across 88 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. Kravetz's costs compare to other surgical physician assistants in Fort Myers?
Dr. Kravetz's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Kravetz) 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 →